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2021-03-02
Chester celebrates 20 years with CKJS
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Twenty years ago, in March 3 , 2001, Chester Pangan, a young man then in his twenties joined the airwaves of CKJS 810AM while also behind producing shows for other multi-lingual programs. Starting his career in radio in Angeles City, Pampanga in his pre-teens,…
Read More..2021-02-22
Assiniboine Zoo Lights Sparkle
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Something to look forward to this winter at the Assiniboine Park Zoo—- stunning display of 1.5 million lights spread out over an eighty-acre area. There is also a video wall showcasing montages of Manitoba photography and images. The event that…
Read More..2021-02-16
World’s Largest Snow Maze opens this long weekend
Posted by: Donna Arenas
The Snow Maze located at A Maze In Corn in Saint Adolphe, Man., opened Sunday, Valentine’s Day, for the first time this year as loosened public health orders took effect in Manitoba. Measuring 240,000 square feet — it is now…
Read More..2021-02-11
Chinese Lunar New Year 2021: Ushering in the Year of the Ox
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Fesrival) will be celebrated Friday, February 12. Parties and travel are discouraged in many parts of the world right now as Covid-19 casts a shadow for its second year but…
Read More..2021-02-02
Weather predicting rodents hint an early spring
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Today is goundhog day and Canada’s most famous weather-prognosticating groundhogs are predicting an early spring. Manitoba’s famous little groundhog Merv made its prediction Tuesday morning at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. Decked out in a facemask, he was looking for…
Read More..2021-02-01
See you at the Zoo!
Posted by: Donna Arenas
After months of COVID-19 closures, Winnipeg’s s Assiniboine Park Zoo opened to the public for the first time since closing in mid-November due to public-health orders. Manitoba Public Health supported the reopening earlier this month, provided the zoo keeps its…
Read More..2021-01-26
Kobe Bryant Crash A Year ago Today
Posted by: Donna Arenas
On Jan. 26, 2020 the world lost an icon when Kobe Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Until now, no results of investigation as to what really happened…
Read More..2021-01-25
First COVID-19 case detected in Canada one year ago today
Posted by: Donna Arenas
It is exactly one year since the first case of COVID-19 was found in Canada and since then more than 19-thousand people have died of the novel coronavirus. The first known case was a 56-year-old man who travelled to China,…
Read More..2021-01-11
‘Caillou’ kids show cancelled in the US but will continue airing in Canada
Posted by: Donna Arenas
The Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) announced this week that it is canceling the long- running kids’ show, “Caillou” in the United States. The show which has been around for over 20 years was about a four year old boy whose…
Read More..2021-01-08
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exclusive interview on CKJS 810 AM today
Posted by: Donna Arenas
The large Filipino community in Manitoba woke up this morning getting updated with how the government of Canada is doing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic from the Prime Minister himself in an exclusive interview with “Good Morning Philippines” host…
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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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2018-06-18
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…
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2018-05-08
COMMUNITY: Vice Ganda Fever hits Winnipeg!
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Popular Filipino comedian, TV host and actor Vice Ganda will bring his brand of comedy to his thousand of fans in Winnipeg through “Pusuan mo si Vice Ganda sa Canada” @ the RBC Convention Centre Tuesday, May 8, 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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