I have just finished sharing the Remembrance Day Celebration in Ottawa via television. It was a very emotional celebration—–warm, poignant and solemn. The prime minister and his wife were there, the governor general and his wife, Princess Royal Anne, the lady who was chosen to represent all Canadian mothers, the top heads of the different branches of the… Read More »
I often compare children in Canada with those from developing countries in other parts of the world. These programs on television are often shown by charitable organizations appealing for supporters for their work. In these programs one will see children digging in garbage dumps for food or for anything like bottles or empty cans that they can sell.… Read More »
“Are we there yet?” my five year old grandniece asked just a few minutes after the car started. “It is quite a distance yet,” I replied. This conversation was repeated several times during the trip from the child’s school to our home. The response varied as we neared our destination to, “about ten minutes more”, or “just a… Read More »
Several weeks ago, a pretty seven year old girl lost her life in an accident. She was hit by a car crossing the street. The Toronto Community grieved and probably, even those from farther places who had heard of the sad news. The child apparently came from a prominent family. I did not know her neither did I… Read More »
My attention was caught by an ad wherein a young man whom he said was from the Philippines was expressing his appreciation for the education he has received from schools in Canada. He has been in this country for six years and he appears to be in his late teens now. So he must be around twelve when… Read More »
When I came to Canada forty one years ago, I was confident that I would not have difficulty in communication. I then spoke in English with considerable proficiency. I taught and wrote in English. But I was wrong. During my first weeks in this country, I had difficulty understanding the native speakers of Englsih. They spoke very fast,… Read More »
Prime mentors of Canada is celebrating its silver anniversary in May, 2014. This educational venture deserves the accolade of all Canadians, both born in Canada and immigrants. It is a distinct contribution to the Canadian Mosaic founded by a noted educator whose country of origin is the Philippines. Dr. Conchita Tan-Willman a professor emeritus of the Ontario Institute… Read More »
Canada is considered as one of the most multicultural countries in the world. People from different nations immigrate to Canada for a better life and for safety and refuge. They also hope to live in the country where freedom not only from want but also of speech, the press, religion and equality among the races, sexes and age… Read More »
It was a far-off piercing sound, a high note. It was continuous, becoming louder, coming closer. It was a moving sound. Before I fully realized what it was, the sound was loud in front of my place and went on without stop, becoming farther and farther. I was fully awake. It was a fire truck. I glanced at… Read More »
I planned to stay a year. Here I am on my forty-first year of living in the country, Canada. I left the Philippines on a one-year leave from my position at work. After the first year I wrote my place of work for another year of extension of my leave. After two years, I went back and personally… Read More »