Detour to Canada

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Our 2 Years in Canada

On June 27, 2019, more than one year since our temporary stay in Canada, we finally left the UAE. We said goodbye to our friends, families, and to an amazing country we called “home” for eight years.  Our hearts were filled with sadness, but at the same time, we were excited to start a new …

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Our 2 Years in Canada

It has been 2 years since we moved here to Canada as immigrants. And for me, it was a roller coaster ride. In the past 2 years, we experienced both exhilarating and depressing moments. We met new people, visited new places, experienced new seasons–it was a brand new kind of life. But we also faced …

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Filipino Heritage Month: A Time to Celebrate?

June is Filipino Heritage Month here in Canada. And mind you, it’s not just self-proclaimed by this country’s Filipino community.  On October 30, 2018, June was officially designated by Canada’s federal government as Filipino Heritage Month with the passing of Motion 155, or M-155.  City governments like Toronto and Montreal have also made similar declarations, …

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