Confronting grief and despair in the loss of her mother, Filipino-Canadian poet and author Shirley Camia announced on CKJS 810AM today the release of her newest collection of poetry, Mercy, as an elegy dedicated to her mother. Shirley’s mother died at the…
This weekend in Winnipeg, dozens of dance lovers from the Filipino community hit the dance floor grooving into “Just got Lucky”, “Head over Hills”, “Ring my Bell” , “I’m so Excited”, “Name Game” to name a few, in one of…
A pair of strong earthquakes have left at least 16 dead in the Philippines this week as search and rescue efforts continue. A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon on Monday and was followed by…
Big fans of “Sarap to the Bones” chicken can now enjoy all the tasty home-style meals from The House That Fried Chicken Built’ in full swing. Max’s Restaurant Winnipeg officially opens its doors following Grand Opening Blow out today hosted by…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about the newly-tabled federal government’s budget for 2019 and how it impact Manitobans and Winnipegers as he reached out to the 50 thousand strong Filipino community on CKJS 810 AM today. Speaking on “Good…
Hopia, sans rival and ube cake –those were his favorite treats to bake in their family-run Jimel’s Bakery. It was no surprise that 17-year-old Jimboy made it great in his culinary classes at Tech Voc. Baking was in his nerves…
Every day, innocent people are beaten, raped and abused as slaves. Today, more than 40 million people live in slavery. The International Justice Mission (IJM) works around the world to help free people, especially youth and young children trapped in…
Thank you to all supporters, donors and sponsors led by Winnipeg Kia, Entergra Credit Union and EQ3 for partnering with us in bringing “HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS” to support the work of Winnipeg Harvest. This year’s Hope for the Holidays,…
For many years in the past, everytime Christmas season comes, CKJS 810 AM RADIO with sister stations Energy 106 and Hot 100.5 and listeners try to reach out to the less-privileged. This year, we are bringing back “Hope for the Holidays”. …
Despite the brutally cold evening, Winnipeggers lined up the streets this wekeend to welcome Santa Claus as he made his way through the city. The parade that began at Portage Avenue and Young Street, and headed down Portage Avenue to…
Seven young martial arts athletes from Winnipeg, Manitoba emerged triumphant and competed in the World Karate Commission (WKC) World Karate & Kickboxing Championships held in Dublin, Ireland. October 27 – November 4, 2018. The seven athletes were part of the…
An evening of entertainment with singing, dancing and comedy as Philippines’ father and son heartthrob Piolo and Iñigo Pascual come to Winnipeg for a concert on Oct 29, 2018. The ever dashing Piolo is best known for his award-winning acting in…
Sixteen year old Roshlind Kate Mance was recently diagnosed with two life-threathening diseases called -Aplastic Anemia- a rare blood disease and Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) — a rare disease of the bone marrow. Roshlind’s only chance at returning to a normal…
Two years ago, Filipino-canadian couple Gilbert and Carmela Ramos introduced their product Creamela to the peanut butter loving kababayans. It all started as a hobby and passion as the couple used to give them as gifts to their friends during special…
Prairie Nurse tries to see the lighter side of finding one’s place in a new country. Canadian playwright Marie Beath Badian gives the account of two newly-arrived Filipino nurses in Canada in 1967. Purificacion Saberon (Puring) and Indepencia Uy (Penny) came…
