Accompanied by the prestigious Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), local singer Paul Ong’s annual charity fundraiser saw a whopping $25,000 donation to Sistema Winnipeg, a daily music program offering intensive music education for inner city children. The sold-out event held Nov…
Hundreds joined this year’s Manitoba Branch Kidney Foundation Fundraiser held at St Vital Park today, Sept 8, 2019. Prior to the walk, there was acknowledgement of event sponosrs led by Vickar Automotive Group, presentation of top fundraisers and kidney donor…
Hundreds joined the members of BIBAK Association of Manitoba in the first International Grand Cañao held at the Victoria Hotel and Convention Centre this weekend. Cañao is a popular traditional feast celebrated in the Philippine Cordillera for good harvest and …
Prior to the official adoption of Canada’s Parliament declaring “June as Filipino Heritage Month”, there has been various celebrations of Filipino culture and heritage for many years in Manitoba. This year, it was made more significant as Filipinos across Canada,…
Rain or Shine, teddy bears and other stuffed toys had a great time outdoors at the 33rd annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic held Sunday at Assiniboine Park. Over 50 tents provided a fun, entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. Volunteer health…
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…
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…
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”. …
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…
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…
