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May 24, 2023 Filipino engineers and newcomers to Canada call Tuesday’s announcement “welcome news,” after Professional Engineers Ontario becomes first association to remove Canadian work experience requirement in the province. How significant is this change for aspiring engineers to the province? Theresa Redula reports.
April 19, 2023 Toronto-based Filipino shares shares frustration after losing her job and spending over $7,700 to rebook their one-way flight. Family says travel agents failed to inform them they need a Japanese visa for connecting flight in Nagoya and Tokyo, resulting in airlines blocking their flight. Hear Travel Industry Council of Ontario and a travel agency’s advice, in Theresa Redula’s report.
April 13, 2023 International student in Alberta details importance of mental health supports for newcomers. Statistics Canada in 2020 says more new immigrants experience anxiety and depression compared to those born in Canada. How do newcomers look after themselves during big life transitions? Theresa Redula reports.
April 5, 2023 Winnipeg family spends $3,000, after the airlines blocked their flight when they were unable to present their kids’ Philippine visa to enter Manila citing rule of staying beyond 30 days of Canadian nationals. The Philippine Embassy says immediate family members of Filipino citizens can travel to the Philippines without a visa for up to year as long as they have proof of filiation. The airlines issued an apology. Theresa Redula has more.
March 14, 2023 In response to first-time homeowner Gerry’s – advocate group Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario says his story’s “very very common,” with some eventually experiencing homelessness. They highlight massive backlogs with the Landlord and Tenant Board. Theresa Redula reports.
March 9, 2023 It was warehouse worker Gerry’s dream turned into reality after finally purchasing his first home in Canada. All packed up and move ready, Gerry was shocked to learn there’s a tenant refusing to vacate and pay rent in his new Scarborough home. The Filipino National is forced to pay about $3,500 a month for mortgage, maintenance fees as well as his own rent having no choice but to stay in somebody else’s living room. Theresa Redula has …
Jan. 19, 2023 More victims detail emotional turmoil after experiencing on-going alleged jewellery scam across Greater Toronto Area. Toronto Police shares reminders especially for the Filipino-Canadian community, who seems to be approached often. Theresa Redula reports.