Viola Desmond’s Place in History.

I love her face the first time I saw her. It was a week-long education series for The Voice of Our Members that Viola Desmond was introduced to us. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. An African-Canadian woman. The … Continue reading →

The Hug Report

These Olympic games like a good hug will stay with us forever! Win or Loss hugs help.

Meanwhile in Vancouver … Flying High

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In the middle of an atrium of Pacific Centre, I looked up to see how it feels good just to be. There were people watching people. A mother nursing a child, couples having coffee, people swirling around me as they … Continue reading →

Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge that we are on the shared traditional territories of the Coast Salish people and acknowledge the Musqueam,  Squamish,  and Tsleil-Waututh Nations… and for this we are thankful. – Vancouver Indigenous is the new terminology we embrace rather than … Continue reading →

Tour Guide Not Needed

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Come and visit. This is the easiest place to get lost and still find your way around. It’s a small city with so much to see and do. All you need is wear your walking shoes, pack a lot of energy … Continue reading →

Meanwhile, In Vancouver

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Today, July 1st, I have to go to the big city … downtown Vancouver. My goal is to purchase another bag with wheels for daily use at main department store, Hudson Bay. Across The Bay, I met Steve. A man … Continue reading →

Cats are welcome in Canada

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Nymeria, the cat that suffered a catastrophe in 2013 and had a purr-fect day with Mr. Frenchie and Akeyla is alive and well. Soon after the incident, Mr. Frenchie decided to go home to France with his cats. He was not so lucky as … Continue reading →

This is my home. Proud to be Canadian.

 

“Ito ang bahay ko” Filipino translation for “This is my home.”

It’s a land of hope, a land of peace
It’s a place where people can be free
I proudly call this land my own
Oh Canada! This is my home.

On July 1st, we will be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday celebration.

“Sing Me A Song” is an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres to write and sing an original song in the lead up to Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in 2017.

And the winner under 18 is Our Lady of Mercy School Choir.

Meanwhile, In Canada

When I was younger, I wanted to learn how to drive and own a car. I realized this dream and drove all over British Columbia. I wanted to see places and see many faces. I met First Nations, Doukhobors, Freedomites, … Continue reading →

Reflecting on the Question

This poster on a lamp-post among other advertisements stood out: “Who Needs Canada?” Good question. I wonder who created this ad. It makes me think. What if I change the question to: Who needs America? China? Russia? … Who needs … Continue reading →