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B.C.’s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights
One of the key reforms that CCD has long advocated for is the right for people to name a family member or friend to be ...
Thousands gather for Pinoy Festival in Burnaby, B.C., as Filipino community reflects, rebuilds
Thousands of people filled Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Saturday for the 2025 Pinoy Festival — a daylong celebration of ...
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‘We all unite as one,’ Filipino Canadian chefs host dinner in Toronto to honour Lapu Lapu festival victims
Ten Filipino-Canadian chefs united in a Toronto restaurant to honour the victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy.
Burnaby, B.C.'s Pinoy Festival aims to 'turn grief into grace' following Vancouver festival tragedy
"We rise."That's the theme of this year's Pinoy Festival, a celebration of Filipino culture happening on the heels of what ...
Pinoy Festival returns to Burnaby
Pinoy Fest — the annual festival celebrating the Filipino community — returns Saturday to Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. The ...
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Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust
Steve Rai wants a more inclusive, innovative force but says real reform depends on others stepping up too. Part two of a ...
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‘The start of healing’: Filipino community kicks off Mabuhay celebrations
Nearly two months after the tragic Lapu Lapu day attack, the Filipino community kicks off its two-day event celebrating their independence.
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Across BC, Pride Events Push Back Against Hate
The overwhelming climate of hostility has turned every parade and event into a frontline stance for visibility, safety and ...
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Wooden posts installed at North Bay Waterfront to keep the public safe
The City of North Bay has installed protective barriers to keep people safe in public spaces. A circle of wooden posts has been installed on the edge of the grassy area at the Kiwanis Bandshell, as ...