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Edmonton’s Filipino community collecting donations
for those affected by typhoon By Patricia Kozicka Global News EDMONTON – The city’s Filipino community is doing its part to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which has devastated the Philippines. As many as 10,000 people are believed dead in one Philippine city alone after one of the worst storms ever recorded unleashed ferocious winds and giant waves that washed away homes and schools. Four days after the deadly storm hit, bodies still lie in the streets, power and communications have been severed in some areas, and many people are still in need of food, clean drinking water, and other essentials. Members of Edmonton’s Filipino community are trying to help by collecting donations of toiletries, clothes, food and money. “Anything – you name it, they need it,” said community services leader, Lyla Gray. “The stores are closed, there’s nothing to sell, there’s nothing to buy. Gray said the images she’s seen from her home country over the weekend brought her to tears. Multicultural Helping House Society co-founder wins Paul Yuzyk Award; “Tatay” Tomas Avendano has helped countless immigrants integrate into Canada News Release Multicultural Helping House Society co-founder wins Paul Yuzyk Award “Tatay” Tomas Avendano has helped countless immigrants integrate into Canada Vancouver, BC--“Tatay” Tomas Avendano is the recipient of the 2014 Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism, recognized in the Lifetime Achievement category, Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism announced today. Minister Kenney also announced that in the coming year, the Award categories will be expanded to allow a wider range of Canadians to be recognized for their work in multiculturalism. Mr. Avendano immigrated to Canada from the Philippines in 1982. In 2001, he helped found the Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS), which helps immigrants integrate fully into Canadian society. Mr. Avendano has acted as a bridge between Vancouver’s Filipino community and other cultural communities in the city. His efforts to rally the community behind the establishment of the MHHS earned him a Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in August 2002. For his continued work growing and developing the MHHS, he also received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in February 2012. This was conferred on Mr. Avendano by Governor General David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen Harper at a special ceremony in Ottawa. Mr. Avendano is the sixth recipient of the annual Paul Yuzyk Award, which is bestowed on an individual or group that demonstrates dedication to pluralism and the integration of newcomers into Canadian society. Since 2009, individuals have been nominated for Outstanding Achievement or Lifetime Achievement. In the coming year, the Paul Yuzyk Award categories and criteria will be expanded to create two additional award categories: one for youth who have demonstrated leadership in promoting a welcoming and inclusive multicultural society in Canada, and one for organizations that have actively contributed to advancing Canadian multiculturalism. Quick facts
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HOPE for Homeowners Needing Help with Winter Maintenance
Posted on October 30, 2014 by mobillacura For some Edmontonians, the onset of cooler weather means cozy sweaters. But for others, it means rising utility bills from delayed home maintenance they can’t afford. The City of Edmonton’s Housing Opportunities Program for Edmonton (HOPE) provides grants of up to $20,000 for eligible homeowners. Money can be used for improvements to plumbing, heating, electrical, structural, fire safety, disability modifications and energy efficiency. Applicants may also receive an additional $2,000 for energy-efficient modifications. “It’s a priority for us to help homeowners who need to fix up their properties, especially with winter coming,” said Judy Downey, housing general supervisor at the City of Edmonton. “Our HOPE clients come from all walks of life — everyone from single parents to seniors. Safe housing for everyone is vital, and we encourage all eligible Edmontonians to apply.” Residents of Alberta Avenue, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Eastwood, McCauley, or Queen Mary Park may also be considered for up to $1,000 for exterior home improvements through the Curb Appeal grant program. HOPE began as a pilot program in priority neighbourhoods to help support community revitalization initiatives. Due the success of the pilot program, the program expanded in January 2014 to include all neighbourhoods within Edmonton. HOPE is part of Cornerstones, the City of Edmonton’s plan for affordable housing. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2014 Alberta continues to prepare for potential Ebola cases
While the risk of Ebola virus in the province remains low, Alberta continues to gear up for potential cases to ensure the safety of health-care workers and Albertans. “Even though there hasn’t been a case of Ebola in Canada, we continue to ramp up our efforts to prepare for a potential case in our province. We’re meeting weekly with health leaders from across the country to share information about the latest and best available infection prevention and control measures to protect Albertans and our health-care workers.” Dr. James Talbot, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Update on Alberta’s Ebola preparedness
The Ebola virus does not spread easily from person to person. It is spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids – not through casual contact. |