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2020-12-03
Health Canada reviews Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Britain gave the go signal to vaccine candidate American drugmaker Pfizer on Wednesday and expects to roll its first vaccinations in the country within days. Canada’s Minister of Health Patty Hajdu on Wednesday to say that the U.K.’s approval of the…
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Hudson’s Bay Company officially closes downtown Winnipeg location
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Hudson’s Bay Company is closing its downtown Winnipeg location two months earlier than announced due to pandemic restrictions. The building on Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard opened on Nov. 18, 1926. The company said it’s officially closing this location on Monday,…
Read More..2020-11-30
Memory Loss Slower for Working Women
Posted by: Donna Arenas
A study of six-thousand women shows that after the age of 60, women’s memory declines less if they’ve worked throughout their life. Researchers found the decline was 50 per cent less compared with women who never held a job. The…
Read More..2020-11-25
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 73rd Anniversary
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary today releasing a photograph of themselves opening a card from three of their great-grandchildren. The photo made public late Thursday shows Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and her husband seated…
Read More..2020-11-25
Despite coronavirus fears, millions bound to travel for US thanksgiving
Posted by: Donna Arenas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Americans should skip Thanksgiving travel and not spend the holiday with people from outside their household. Despite the plead of of health experts not to travel for holiday, reports say many Americans…
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2020-11-18
Legacy of a great man with a big heart: Broadcaster Lito Taruc signs off at 62
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Manitoba’s Filipino community mourns the passing of beloved CKJS broadcaster, community leader and devoted family man Lito Taruc on November 17, 2020 due to cardiac arrest. Tears flow and words of sympathies from around the world flooded the social media …
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2020-11-18
COMMUNITY: Filipino Radio on CKJS 810: Birth and Growth
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Manitoba takes pride in the strong of its community radio — CKJS 810AM — probably the strongest, longest-running multilingual radio stations in the whole of Canada. Since its inception in mid 70s, CKJS has maintained its role in connecting and…
Read More..2020-11-17
Flu cases in Canada ‘exceptionally low’ so far, public health says
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Flu season hasn’t hit as hard as it has in the past, thanks in large part to all the precautions Canadians are taking due to COVID-19. The Public Health Canada’s weekly flu watch is reporting the percentage of laboratory tests…
Read More..2020-11-12
Several Typhoons, one after the other, trigger worst damages and floods in many parts of the Philippines
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Storm surge, strong wind and heavy rain brought by tropical cyclones one after the other have been battering the Philippines cutting power to millions, submerging houses and damaging buildings, leaving countless homeless, stranded, injured or dead. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…
Read More..2020-11-11
Closures and Tougher restrictions as Manitoba goes into code RED Thursday
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer announced yesterday that as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, the province of Manitoba will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic…
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2020-10-16
CKJS 810AM MOURNS THE LOSS OF NESTOR “Ness” SHYDLOWSKY
Posted by: DJ Sawchuk
CKJS 810 AM mourns the loss of Nestor “Ness” Shydlowsky, producer and host of our weekly Ukrainian “Zabava” Program. The Management & staff of CKJS and the Evanov Radio Group send our sincerest condolences to his wife Linda, family and…
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2020-03-02
Passing of Bill Evanov
Posted by: Paul Bury
Vasil William EvanovSeptember 18, 1942 – February 28, 2020 Media Release Toronto, March 1, 2020. – Evanov Communications Inc. is deeply saddened to announce that Vasil William (Bill) Evanov, the company’s founder and President, passed away peacefully in his sleep…
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2019-12-10
Hope for the Holidays return to spread cheer
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Winnipeg Evanov Radio’s annual food drive “Hope for the Holidays” for Winnipeg Harvest was held this weekend and was given warm support from listeners and supporters. Sister stations CKJS 810AM (with Radio Dhamaal). Energy 106 and Hot 100.5 did a Radiothon …
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2019-11-19
COMMUNITY: Paul Ong concert with WSO raises $25k for Sistema Winnipeg
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-02-15
ENTERTAINMENT: “Sharon: My 40 Years” comes to Winnipeg on March 3
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Celebrate the Megastar ‘s four decades in showbiz. Join Filipino actress and singer Sharon Cuneta as she celebrates her 40 years journey in the entertainment industry in “Sharon: My 40 Years” in Winnipeg March 3rd, 2019 at the Centennial Concert…
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2018-06-26
HEALTH: Toxic shock syndrome killed teen in her sleep during school trip: B.C. coroner
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Toxic shock syndrome caused the death of a British Columbia teen found lifeless in bed on a school trip, according to a report from the province’s coroner service. In March 2017, Grade 11 student Sara Manitoski was on an overnight…
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2018-06-18
ENTERTAINMENT: Aga Muhlach, Bea Alonzo movie shoots in Canada
Posted by: Donna Arenas
The cameras have rolled for Philippines ultimate leading man Aga Muhlach and award-winning actress Bea Alonzo who finally teamed up for a big screen union this year. The pair apparently started filming in Vancouver suburb in British Columbia, Canada since …
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2018-05-25
Let’s have fun! Teddy Bears’ Picnic this weekend.
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Everyone is most welcome to come along and enjoy a day of outdoor fun with bears and other friends. Rain or shine! This Sunday, May 27 is the 32nd Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic from 9AM to 5PM. The annual…
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2018-05-16
Cavalia Odysseo: One soulful spectacular show
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Bursting adrenalin. Action-packed from start to end. The multimillion production of Cavalia Odysseo brings together humans and horses in one giant show with 70 horses and 50 amazingly talented performers, dancers and musicians that include Filipino-Canadian singer Maria Aragon. The …
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2018-05-10
Maria Aragon joins cast of Cavalia Odysseo; Horse show comes back May 12 in Winnipeg
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Winnipeger Filipino-Canadian singer Maria Aragon will be joining the cast as vocalist of the world’s largest horse travelling show Cavalia Odysseo. The show that has attracted more than 100,000 spectators will make a grand return to Winnipeg May 12, 2018…
Read More.. 2019-11-19
COMMUNITY: Paul Ong concert with WSO raises $25k for Sistema Winnipeg
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-09-09
Kidney Walk this weekend draws hundreds
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-07-08
COMMUNITY: BIBAK Manitoba celebrates International Grand Cañao
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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 …
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2019-06-02
COMMUNITY: First National Fil-Can Event kicks off Philippine Heritage Month Celebration
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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,…
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2019-05-27
COMMUNITY: 33rd Teddy Bear Picnic draws thousands
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-05-07
COMMUNITY: Fil-Can Author Shirley Camia releases new book
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-05-06
COMMUNITY: Retro fever hits Winnipeg with Philippines Retro King Bennie Almonte
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-04-05
COMMUNITY: Pinoy family owners led ribbon cutting as Max’s officially opens today in Winnipeg
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-03-26
Trudeau reaches out to Pinoys in Winnipeg; talks about federal budget on CKJS 810AM
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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2019-03-14
BLOG: In Memoriam: The boy who loved to bake
Posted by: Donna Arenas
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…
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