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2019-02-15

Posted by: Donna

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…

2019-02-05

Posted by: Donna

  Sarah Geronimo wowed the crowd in Abu Dhabi with her performance after Pope Francis led a historic Mass in the Arabian Peninsula on Tuesday.  Geronimo performed the songs “The Prayer,” “Rise up,” “Heal The World,” and her own piece…

2019-01-23

Posted by: Donna

The  Canadian Mental Health Association says up to three percent of   Canadians  will have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in their lifetime, and an additional 15 per cent of the population will experience a milder form of the fatigue, depression and…

2019-01-04

Posted by: Donna

TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada said on Thursday that 13 of its citizens have been detained in China since Huawei Technologies Co Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested last month in Vancouver at the request of the United States.”At least”…

2018-11-14

Posted by: Donna

United States fomer first lady Michelle Obama released her  memoir  Becoming,  Nov. 13, which is antipcated to be one  of the year’s biggest blockbusters, with a global first printing of 3 million copies, and a worldwide release in 31 languages.…

2018-10-26

Posted by: Donna

World’s  famed Boracay island in the  Philippines is once more open for tourism and business  but with restrictions  in place– like  no to  wild beach parties. Tourism numbers will be  strictly limited for the next 12 months. People will be …

2018-10-17

Posted by: Donna

As marijuana enthusiasts continue celebrating this historic day for Canada today Oct 17, 2018 ,  here’s what you need to know: Adults of at least 18 years old will be allowed to carry and share up to 30 grams of…

2018-10-01

Posted by: Donna

A motion declaring the month of June as Filipino Heritage Month across Canada is expected to be taken up in the House of Commons today according to MP Kevin Lamoureux. Speaking on CKJS Radio this morning,   Kevin said “Canada’s Filipino…

2018-09-21

Posted by: Donna

Dozens of people have been buried alive and at least 22 have died after a landslide engulfed two villages in the Philippines, triggered by extreme weather conditions in the aftermath of Typhoon Mangkhut. At least 30 houses were crushed under…

2018-07-12

Posted by: Donna

Tim Hortons plans to open more than 1,500 of its coffee-and-doughnut shops in China over the next decade. The expansion seeks to capitalize on the country’s burgeoning coffee culture and is the latest international location for the coffee chain aiming…

2019-03-14

Posted by: Donna

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…

2019-01-17

Posted by: Donna

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…

2018-12-10

Posted by: Donna

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,…

2018-12-03

Posted by: Donna

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”. …

2018-11-19

Posted by: Donna

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…

2018-11-05

Posted by: Donna

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…

2018-10-23

Posted by: Donna

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…

2018-10-15

Posted by: Donna

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…

2018-10-15

Posted by: Donna

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…

2018-10-10

Posted by: Donna

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…