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2020-10-19
New COVID-19 restrictions in effect for Winnipeg today
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Starting today, October 19, Winnipeg region (which includes the city of Winnipeg and surrounding rural municipalities in other health region) is under new public health measures, as it deals with spiking COVID-19 infection rates. For the next two weeks, public…
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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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Remote learning could be possible at Winnipeg schools, sources say
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Some Winnipeg schools could send hundreds of children into remote learning as early as next week as they can be elevated to Orange — and potentially all the way up to Red under the province’s Pandemic Response System. Sources say…
Read More..2020-10-15
Canada opens parent/grandparent immigration sponsorship
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Beginning Oct 13, 2020, prospective sponsors can fill out an online form to express interest to sponsor their parents or grandparents to immigrate in Canada. After the three-week period that ends Nov. 3, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…
Read More..2020-10-13
Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid-19 vaccine trial after ‘unexplained illness’
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been paused while the company investigates whether a study participant’s “unexplained illness” is related to the shot. The company explains that such illnesses, accidents and other so-called adverse events are an expected part…
Read More..2020-10-12
Lakers Win NBA Title
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Defeating Miami Heat 106-93, the Los Angeles Lakers win their 17th N-B-A championship all-time in six games of the N-B-A Finals last night. LeBron James was named Finals M-V-P for the fourth time in his career. The Lakers superstar averaged nearly…
Read More..2020-10-09
Manitobans reminded to be careful this Thanksgiving weekend amid coronavirus
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Public health officials in Manitoba put out a few reminders as families gather for the thanksgiving weekend. For those considering celebrations, limit holiday gatherings to household members. Reduce your number of close contacts and limit the number of gatherings, One…
Read More..2020-10-08
‘Speak up!’ — ‘Sesame Street’ focuses on racism in TV special
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together. The special tackles racism for younger viewers and explains how it can be…
Read More..2020-10-07
City launches food waste pilot project
Posted by: Donna Arenas
About 4,000 residents in the neighbourhoods of Daniel McIntyre, Inkster Gardens, Linden Woods, Linden Ridge, Mission Gardens and St. George will take part in a residential food waste collection pilot program of the city of Winnipeg that was launched this…
Read More..2020-10-06
Public health officials announce new restrictions on Winnipeg bars and restaurants
Posted by: Donna Arenas
Starting Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020, restaurants and bars in the Winnipeg area will be under the orange pandemic response level according to Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin. -No sale or service of liquor in licensed premises between…
Read More.. 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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2020-02-13
COMMUNITY: Filipino Radio on CKJS 810: Birth and Growth
Posted by: Donna Arenas
February 13 is World Radio Day. We take pride to celebrate our 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…
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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 …
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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