JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!

Looking for job! The following are available. If you are interested or if you know someone who is interested, please apply directly to the contact person.

1) WINDOW CLEANERS NEEDED!

An established window cleaning company is looking for window cleaners with HIGH standards.

We offer excellent and competitive income.

Must have a have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently and in a team.

Training will be offered, as necessary.

Please call or text at (647) 235-0823

Contact: Wahed Djebara

email:    wahed.djebara@gmail.com

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2) JOB POSTING: LIVE IN CAREGIVER – ELDERLY

You will join a loving Italian Canadian family looking after a fun loving, smart 83 year old woman with physical needs (no dementia or Alzheimers). She needs supportive assistance when walking with her walker or on some days in her wheelchair. She needs assistance with toileting and physical transfers between bed, commode, couch, chair, etc. We are looking for someone with patience, loving kindness, a good sense of humour and in strong physical condition. Excellent housekeeping skills are a must! You must be flexible, self motivated and take initiative and also willing to take direction depending on her needs.  You will live in as a full time caregiver in a lovely clean bungalow in the Woodbridge area in Vaughan.  You will have your own bedroom with a queen size bed, shared washroom, and access to a beautiful kitchen and yard.  Public transportation is within a 10 minute walk.

SALARY:  Competitive with Live in Caregiver salary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate in PSW, Nursing Assistant, or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certificates

Trained in the use of Assistive devices such as Hoyer lift, wheelchair, wheeled commode, walker, hospital bed, etc

Experience in elderly caregiving minimum of 6 months

Italian speaking beneficial but not necessary

DUTIES:

• Assist with morning routines and work alongside PSW from CCAC to shower
• Meal preparation , housekeeping, laundry
• Attend to personal needs as required
• Assess needs on a daily basis and communicate with family members as necessary
• Assist with her transfers from bed to chair to couch, etc as needed
• Assist with toileting needs
• Assist with bedtime routine
• Other duties as assigned

Please forward resume to jpizzolon@sympatico.ca

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3) DOMESTIC HELP!

My name is Paul Gallardo, I live in a city of Brampton, and I am seeking domestic worker.

the young lady should clean the house and do some cooking.

Hours – TBA

Rate of Pay – 15$ to 20$ an hour.

please call me 905-796-6554 to arrange for Interviews.

18th Anniversary of Twinning

Every year, the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV) celebrates the Twinning otherwise known as Friendship Agreement or Sister City relationship between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City, Philippines. This year, the celebration was held on Saturday, October 24, at Patricia Kemp Community. FCAV was instrumental in the realization of the Friendship Agreement and we are proud of this accomplishment.
Dr. Gila Martow, MPP for Thornhill presented a plaque to the officers of FCAV. We thank the City of Vaughan for placing flowers at the Sister City sign at Dufferin and Steeles yearly.

The Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defense and Minister of Multiculturalism visited the Filipinos at Patricia Kemp Community in Vaughan.  With him are Hon. Peter Kent and MPP Gila Martow.

Hon. Jason Kenney

Minister of National Defence and Minister of Multiculturalism

                                                 Former Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

MEET and GREET

Filipinos in Vaughan

 Saturday, October 10, 2015, 11:30am – 12:30pm

 FREE Refreshments!

 Patricia Kemp Community Centre (PKCC)

7894 Dufferin Street, Vaughan, L4K 1R6

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                                        Filipino Day in Vaughan

The Filipino Day in Vaughan to commemorate the 117^th Anniversary of Philippine Independence was celebrated on Sunday, June 7, 2015. The Philippine flag was officially raised at 10:00 a.m. at the Courtyard of Vaughan City Hall. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council, namely, Regional Councillors Mario Ferri and Gino Rosati; Councillors Alan Shefman and Marilyn Iafrate attended the Flag Raising.  Also attended  the ceremony were Rosita Prospero, Consul General, Philippine Consulate; Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., Member of Parliament, Thornhill; Gila Martow, Member of Provincial Parliament, Thornhill;  Miriam Ku, outreach advisor to Patrick Brown, Ontario P.C. Leader; Deb Schulte, MP Candidate for the new riding of King-Vaughan; Julius Tiongson, MP candidate for Mississauga Centre,  residents and community groups.

Mayor Bevilacqua delivered greetings in behalf of the City of Vaughan, presented a memento to Consul General Prospero and a plaque on the occasion of the 117^th Anniversary of Philippine Independence to the Filipino Planning Committee namely:  Erlinda Insigne, pres, Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV);  Lurvie DeBlois, director, FCAV; Carol Banez, pres, Philippine Heritage Band (PHB) ;  Aurelia deLara, executive secretary, PHB; Jose Saavedra Jr., Leyteno Association of Ontario (LAQ); Marilyn Baguilod, Solid Rock Indigenous and Dave Montoya, Maple Baptist Church.

Following the Flag Raising were speeches by dignitaries followed by entertainment and lunch featuring Filipino food. Philippine Heritage Band sang the national anthems and rendered Stand Up Performance as well as Angklung Ensemble; Patriotic Song, Ang Bayan Ko was sang by soprano Yolanda Neo accompanied by Madam Eleanor Calbes Thomson, renowned Soprano; The Leytenos of Ontario performed “Tinikling” Dance; the ABACA brothers rendered music ensemble; members of Maple Baptist Church also rendered music ensemble and Solid Rock Indigenous performed cultural dance. The celebration was graced by the Miss Manila 2015, Janelle Apresto and her entourage. The Filipino Day was also attended by community groups and leaders in the community; Mabuhay Lions Club members and pres Danny Galicia; Bayanihan Athletic Association; Loo, publisher of  of Filipiniana newspaper;  Ramon Datol, Philippine Courier,  Filipino Seniors headed by Roy Sumabat;  Simon and Elsie Simangan, Filipino Accountants; Joel Recla, CHIN Radio;  Irene and Brian Turner, past  president Filipino nurses association; Glenn Anderson, K. Gagne Construction Co., Lito Dizon, choreographer and designer, Filipina Fiesta Dance Troupe,  and residents of the City of Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan has been declaring Filipino Day in Vaughan to celebrate the Philippine Independence since 2004. This celebration is especially meaningful because the City of Vaughan is a sister city of Baguio.  Vaughan is also the home almost 10000 hard-working Filipinos and a growing Filipino community.

The Filipino Day in Vaughan was successful due to the coordinated efforts of Erlinda Insigne (FCAV), Carol Banez (PHB), Auring deLara (PHB), Lurvie DeBlois (FCAV), Jose Saavedra Jr. (Leyteno Association of Ontario), Marilyn Baguilod (Solid Rock Indigenous) and Dave Montoya (Maple Baptist Church).

                                          INVITATION

JOIN US AT OFFICIAL FLAG RAISING TO CELEBRATE 117th ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY

WHEN:    Sunday, June 07, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Photo  opportunity at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:   Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive – at flagpoles near   front entrance

WHAT:    To commemorate the 117th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, the City of Vaughan will officially fly the Filipino flag and recognize June 07 as Filipino Day. The City of Vaughan is a twin city of Baguio, Philippines. Following the flag raising, program and entertainment will be held at the Courtyard followed by lunch featuring Filipino food.

WHO:      Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C., Mayor and Members of  Council;  Consul General, Philippine Consulate, Toronto;  Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., Member of Parliament, Thornhill ;  Gila Martow, Member of Provincial Parliament, Thornhill

Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan;  Philippine Heritage Band; Leyteno Association of Ontario;  Maple Baptist Church;  Solid Rock Indigenous Group;  Residents and Community Groups

Contact:      Linda 416-670-4498;  Carol 416-264-4569;  Auring   905-738-3789;  Lurvie 905-669-5025;  Marilyn 647-928-0277; Dave 905-417-1998; Jose 416-841-0854. 

Photo Release: Minister Jason Kenney named “Honourary Pinoy” By President Benigno ‘Noy Noy’ Aquino III

President Benigno Aquino III was welcomed by Minister Jason Kenney on his arrival in Vancouver, where he presented him with a gift of his favorite traditional Filipino snacks, Chicharon, and designated Minister Kenney an “Honourary Pinoy.” Later, President Aquino and Minister Kenney spoke to several thousand Canadians of Filipino descent at a community event.

 The previous day in Ottawa, Minister Kenney officially welcomed President Aquino to Rideau Hall for the State Dinner hosted by His Excellency the Right Hon. David Johnson, the Governor General of Canada.

This was President Aquino’s first visit to Canada and the first by a Filipino president since 1997. 

As always, please share this message with friends and family.

On May 7^th, 2015, President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines made a historic visit to Canada on a three-city tour that saw the signing of significant bilateral agreements that will encourage greater trade between Canada and the Philippines, increased security, and development opportunities aimed at reducing poverty in the Philippines.

President Aquino’s trip began with a red carpet welcome at Ottawa International Airport, where he was greeted by Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicolson, International Trade Minister Ed Fast, and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander.

The president was then officially welcomed to Rideau Hall by His Excellency the Right Hon. David Johnson, the Governor General of Canada, and the Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence and Minister for Multiculturalism.

In the afternoon, Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed President Aquino to the House of Commons for a joint press conference where they announced key initiatives that will deepen the strong Canada-Philippines bilateral relations, including launching exploratory discussing towards a free trade agreement (FTA) and to work towards upgrading the existing Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). These initiatives will give Canadian businesses increased opportunities for growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, Christian Paradis, and his Filipino counterpart signed an important framework that outlines the commitments of both governments toward reducing poverty in Philippines.

President Aquino and the Filipino delegation were joined by Prime Minister Harper and many Parliamentarians and Senators, including Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Canada’s first Senator of Filipino descent, as they continued their visit to Toronto and Vancouver. President Aquino attended a community event at Roy Thomson Hall where he spoke to several thousand members of Canada’s 800,000 strong Filipino community. At this event, Prime Minister Harper announced that Philippines was the number one source country for immigrant to Canada in 2014.

“It was a pleasure to welcome President Aquino to Canada. During his highly productive visit we were pleased to announce several important bilateral initiatives in the areas of commerce, development and security that will benefit citizens in both countries. His visit also provided an opportunity to introduce the President to Canada’s hard working Filipino communities and highlight some of their major contributions to the fabric of our society,” said Prime Minister Harper.

Finally, Minister Kenney welcomed President Aquino to Vancouver, on behalf of the Government of Canada. On his arrival, President Aquino presented Minister Kenney with a gift of a favorite Filipino snack, Chicharrón. They then addressed a gathering of the Filipino community to close out this historic visit by highlighting the strong and growing friendship between Canada and the Philippines.

The Office of the Hon. Jason Kenney, PC, MP

Calgary Southeast

www.JasonKenney.ca