Aloysius Wong
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Investigative journalist @CBCNews. Formerly @TheGreenLineTO @cbcasithappens @TheOtter_tmu @ReviewOfJourn. Tips or story ideas? Email [email protected]
Toronto, Ontario
Joined August 2014
Recruiter Jeanett Moskito has been caught 35 times for charging illegal fees, and is accused of victimizing “hundreds” of Filipino migrant workers. She’s never been prosecuted — a lawyer compared the penalties she’s received so far to “parking tickets.” https://t.co/nHYjuPgfvz
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Recruiter Jeanett Moskito has been caught three dozen times for charging illegal fees and is accused of victimizing "hundreds" of Filipino migrant workers. But she has never been prosecuted, with a...
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I express my closeness to the people of the Philippines who have been hit by a violent typhoon: I pray for the deceased and their families, as well as for the injured and displaced.
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"The media cannot and must not separate itself from the destiny of truth," says @Pontifex Leo XIV.
The media cannot and must not separate itself from the destiny of truth. Transparency of sources and ownership, accountability, quality, clarity, and objectivity are the keys to truly opening citizens' rights for all peoples.
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Let us #PrayTogether that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life. #PrayerIntention #ClickToPray @clicktopray_en @PhoenixDiocese
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What a bummer. 😢
Toronto Blue Jays supporters react after the Toronto Blue Jays lost game seven of the MLB World Series baseball championship against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Rogers Centre, inside the Rec Room bar in Toronto, Canada. Photo by @carlososorio
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On this Solemnity of All Saints, it is a great joy to include Saint John Henry Newman among the Doctors of the Church, and, at the same time, on the occasion of the Jubilee of the World of Education, to name him, together with Saint Thomas Aquinas, as co-Patron of the Church’s
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One cannot love God without extending one’s love to the poor. Love for our neighbor is tangible proof of the authenticity of our love for God. The Lord himself teaches us: “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Mt
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The international coordinations of neo-fascist fight clubs have now caught the attentions of intelligence agencies. American active-club members are openly traveling across borders, including to Canada. My latest piece for @guardian published today: https://t.co/VmZQLwXxoR
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Security services are monitoring ‘active clubs’ as they move across borders to spread their extremist ideology
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Those who suffer know how great even a small gesture of affection can be, and how much relief it can bring. No sign of affection, even the smallest, will ever be forgotten by the Lord, especially if it is shown to those who are suffering, lonely, or in need. #DilexiTe
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“There will be no peace as long as the poor and the planet are neglected and abused. Christian peace is reconciling and reconciled justice,” said Card. @jesuitczerny, during the presentation of Dilexi Te, the first Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Leo XIV. https://t.co/EmJ36Uumqs
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On the evening of Tuesday, 30 September, a strong earthquake struck the central region of the Philippines, particularly the province of Cebu and its neighboring provinces. I express my closeness to the dear Filipino people, and in particular I pray for those who are most
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Exclusive: Doug Ford called speed cam tickets a “cash grab” dinging drivers for a couple km/h over the limit. For the first time, the Star can report the actual threshold is higher — at least in Toronto + large municipalities nearby. https://t.co/k8GhfqY9O9 via @TorontoStar
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For the first time, the Star can report the threshold for a ticket when driving over the posted speed limit — at least in Toronto and other large municipalities nearby.
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O Lord, “your works praise you, that we may love you; may we love you, that your works may praise you” (St. Augustine). May we share this harmony with the world. #SeasonOfCreation
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Yesterday’s @CanBorder passport verification outage extended to check-ins for Canada-bound flights. Airline staff had to call Canadian authorities to check each passport, Canadian and foreign alike. Reported and written with @MRachini97. Read @CBCNews
https://t.co/PYKyhfFIYz
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Travellers passing through some Canadian airports experienced hours-long delays Sunday going through customs due to a national system outage of the Canada Border Services Agency's online passport...
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I am close to everyone, especially the poorest, affected by the exceptionally strong typhoon that has struck various parts of Asia. I pray for the victims, those who are missing, the many displaced families, and countless people who have suffered hardship, as well as for rescue
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CBSA’s Primary Inspection Kiosks in Terminals 1 and 3 are currently experiencing a service interruption. Passengers may experience longer than normal wait times at customs.
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CBSA’ Primary inspection kioks are experiencing a national service interruption. Passengers may experience longer than normal wait times at customs. Thank you for your understanding
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There is currently a CBSA Primary Inspection Kiosks outage impacting some airports. We are working with partners on fixing the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause and thank you for your patience.
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Our work is in the Lord's hands. We are merely small and inadequate instruments, “useless servants,” as the Gospel says (Lk 17:10). Yet, if we entrust ourselves to Him, if we remain united to Him, great things happen, precisely through our poverty.
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I would like that today we may together begin to build a culture of reconciliation. We must meet one another, heal our wounds, and forgive the wrongs we did and did not do, but whose effects we still carry. There are no enemies — only brothers and sisters. What we need are
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