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Make room at the Golden Globe Awards for the Irish-Canadian film “Room” and its screenwriter Emma Donoghue. The celebrated Irish-Canadian novelist has nabbed a best screenplay...
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There was a time when I thought a fulfilling life had to be busy to be meaningful. Now, I think...
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Every wedding anniversary takes me back to one of the most magical days of our lives and reminds me why...
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Recently, I experienced the painful reality of losing someone through others. One friend lost her fiancé to death, while another...
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ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer 🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! 🇨🇦 Today, we celebrate the blessings of family, friendship, community, and...
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Trisha Matabalan, Philippine Canadian Inquirer July 3, 2026 CANADA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived on Canadian soil on July...
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