OMNI Filipino Year in Review: Filipinos targeted in 'Project Cosmo'- Million dollar scam
In November, an alleged million-dollar Ponzi scheme shook the Filipino community. Toronto pastor Jason Gaurana, Glenda and Teddy Lee Esteves…
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OMNI Filipino Year in Review: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlights issues faced by Filipinos in Canada
In October, Marie Pacheco from OMNI TV got an exclusive one on one interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He…
OMNI Filipino Year in Review: Internationally-trained medical professionals aren’t allowed to practice medicine in Canada
Canada’s health system is feeling strained as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country. Many Immigrant Medical Graduates (IMG)…
OMNI Filipino Year in Review: Wesley Altuna's rise to fame as viral pandemic chef
Wesley Altuna was one of the many people to be laid off from a full-time position due to the pandemic….
OMNI Cantonese Year in Review: Vancouver Film Festival raises voice against racism towards Asians due to the pandemic
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is attempting to tackle racism and abuse that the Asian society has faced since…
OMNI Cantonese Year in Review: Canada suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
In July, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the immediate suspension of the extradition treaty with Hong Kong. This was in response…
OMNI Mandarin Year in Review: Community comes together to help people self-isolating
Many Canadians who were travelling back from Beijing to Vancouver amid the onset of the pandemic were refused pick up…
OMNI Cantonese Year in Review: Canadian journalist writes a book on living through a lockdown
Ethan Lou is a Canadian journalist, who was born in China, lived in Germany and Singapore as a child, and…
OMNI Mandarin Year in Review: First Chinese born child in Canada nominated to be on $5 bill
The Bank of Canada released its shortlist of Canadians who could have their image printed on the new $5 bills….
OMNI Portuguese Year in Review: non-profit 'Life for Lives' transforms office into a food bank for the elderly
In March, a non-profit organization called Life for Lives Community Action Centre converted its office into a food bank and…
OMNI Portuguese Year in Review – Quebec woman speaks out alleging a disturbing encounter with police officers
The Black Lives Matter movement brought to light stories of police brutality and misconduct in U.S.A. and Canada. OMNI’s Camila…
Ontario's Covid-19 task force busts myths about the vaccine in South Asian communities
As the COVID-19 vaccines are being administered across Canada, Ontario’s COVID-19 Task Force has reached out to the South Asian…
Indian Canadian woman creates COVID-19 activity kits for seniors to raise funds for Indian farmers
Farmers in India continue to camp out in New Delhi’s borders for the 15th day in a row, protesting three…
Covid-19 second wave taking a major toll on mental health of many Canadians: CMAH study
A recent study by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMAH) suggests that 1 in 10 Canadians have contemplated suicide since…
Supreme Court of India suspends new farm laws until further notice
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered an indefinite hold on the implementation of new agricultural laws, Chief Justice Sharad Bobde…
Canadian Politicians and local South Asian communities concerned about Indian farmers
A large convoy of about 500 small business owners from the South Asian community gathered at Nathan Phillips Square in…
Violence against women rising amid the pandemic, according to a nationwide survey
A new survey conducted by women’s shelters across Canada demonstrates that crisis calls and requests for admittance into shelters have…
International students rally for changes to work permit and permanent resident rules
Current and former international students rallied outside immigration minister, Marco Mendicino’s office on Tuesday. Calling for changes to Canada’s immigration…