Atin Ito First Filipino Community Newspaper in Ontario

A misconception about how Canadian food banks operate — combined with some misleading information on social media — has led to a sudden increase in usage among international students at London’s food bank, and at others in Canada.  YouTube video suggested food banks could provide a regular supply of free …

Metrolinx, an Ontario-run public transit agency, introduced a monthly target for fare evasion fines in September, according to an employee who was not authorized to speak on the matter. The agency says the policy is being applied fairly to all riders and that employees are receiving anti-bias training.  Agency says …

BEIRUT: The olives massively planted in southern Lebanon are ripening in time following a sun-soaked summer, awaiting to be harvested in bulk. But local farmers have resignedly hesitated at the chance that Israeli military drones, which kept loitering near the Lebanese border areas, might mistake the rustles of crops being …

In his new book, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, Sapolsky makes the case for transforming our criminal justice system and system of meritocracy.  Robert Sapolsky contends that our intent and actions are determined by things over which we have no control. It’s natural for people to feel …

The biggest holidays of the year for many South Asian communities will look a little different in Brampton and Mississauga Sunday night, as the municipalities tighten their rules around fireworks.  In light of Brampton fireworks ban, city to hold its own event with fireworks. The biggest holidays of the year …

New Democrat MP Laurel Collins’ private member’s bill has support from Liberals and Conservatives to outlaw behaviour an abuser often uses to cause fear and isolate a victim from friends and family, like restricting their movements or access to money.  New Democrat MP Laurel Collins’ private member’s bill has support …

Reading is an essential skill to learning that should be developed at a very young age. As the person ages, reading builds knowledge to develop creativity, decision-making, social awareness, and a sense of community. It forms the building blocks of a future generation of well-informed and productive citizens. In the …

Still, Obiena, Gilas Pilipinas, and Filipinas already occupy special spots in the upper echelon of Philippine sports history. The year has yet to end, but some quarters already claim that 2023 is the “Golden Age” of Philippine sports. Well, the claim has a rock-solid basis. The year 2023 has seen …

HIGH SEAS CHASE. Philippine Coast Guard personnel and journalists use a rigid inflatable boat (left) on Friday as they head back after filming the BRP Sierra Madre docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea, where China Coast Guard personnel sailing aluminum hulled boats gave them chase …

Screen grab from a footage released by the PCG shows a China coast guard ship firing its water cannon on one of the Philippine supply boats near Ayungin (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines — Allies – particularly the United States and the European Union – have expressed support for the …