August 16 - 31 , 2017 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY 19
Woman tells Filipino couple on SkyTrain : “ Go back to the f---ing Philippines !”
A 75-year-old New Westminster , B . C . woman will get a “ discussion and warning ” from transit police after she was captured on video yelling racist comments at an elderly couple on the SkyTrain .
The incident happened on the Millenium Line on August 21 at about 2 p . m . between the Sperling / Burnaby Lake and Brentwood Town Centre stations , according to transit police .
The yellow emergency strip in the train was pressed , alerting a SkyTrain attendant at Brentwood Town Centre Station of a problem on the incoming train .
Two transit police officers boarded the train and were told a woman had been swearing at an elderly couple on the train .
The woman had gotten off at the Holdom Station , witnesses said .
The couple told officers they were fine and didn ’ t want any police involvement .
Videos of the incident , which show a woman yelling “ Go back to the f---ing Philippines !” were posted on social media .
“ I was born and raised right here ,” the woman shouted on the video .
After reviewing the video , transit police determined the aggressor was a 75-year-old New Westminster woman , known to them for “ anger related issues in the past .”
While transit police said nothing in their records indicates the woman presents a risk to public safety , they said they will be interviewing her and issuing a warning .
“ We are committed to ensuring our passengers enjoy a safe and comfortable ride when on the transit system ,” states a Transit Police press release . “ There is no place for offensive language , of any kind , on our buses , trains , SeaBuses or in our stations .”
The woman who hurled racist abuse was confronted by other travellers who told her to get off at the next stop .
The clip , recorded by two bystanders Paula Correa and Ashley Klassen , show the white woman telling two people to , “ Go back to the f ****** Philippines ”.
One of the victims , who was travelling on the SkyTrain in Canada , then said “ No , don ’ t say that ” as another bystander yelled at the woman to “ Get the f *** off the train ”.
Others said “ You ’ re a racist !” and “ People don ’ t care that you are here so get off ”.
The woman then turned round and started arguing with the bystander and tried to justify her racist abuse by saying the pair were “ talking too loudly ”. *****
Sen . Enverga on 5th Anniversary in the Senate
Dear friends ,
As I reach my fifth anniversary of being appointed to the Senate of Canada , there is much to reflect on and celebrate from my time thus far in Canada ’ s Upper Chamber . Many milestones and achievements have been reached over these past five years .
I have been keeping very busy in the Chamber , continuing my active involvement in every facet of the parliamentary process . I also continue to sit on several standing committees , all of which have demanding legislative agendas which are aimed at strengthening each and every bill that passes before it .
I am pleased to announce that since I first entered the Senate Chamber , many strides have been taken to strengthen C a n a d a - P h i l i p p i n e s relations . Over the years , I have had the opportunity to partake in several important bilateral announcements between the two countries , and have also worked closely with many representatives and officials of the Philippines , including several Philippines and Canadian Ambassadors , whose tireless work has helped in fostering the relationship between our two great countries .
Furthermore , I have been fortunate enough to travel with numerous Canadian delegations , strengthening Canada ’ s relationship with countries around the globe . Through these instances , I have personally witnessed significant government-togovernment and private sector commitments being made and carried out ; a benefit to
all .
I have also had the great opportunity to share and celebrate many joyous moments and events with you , the people of Canada . I cherish the time I have been able to spend celebrating this great country we call home .
For further details and information on my first five years in the Senate , please visit my website , SenatorEnverga . com , or find me on Facebook at www . facebook . com / SenatorEnverga .
My duty as a Senator is to represent the Province of Ontario and to represent Filipino-Canadians from all over the country , to give them a voice at the federal level of government . I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to have worked for you over the past five years and for all of your prayers and support . I greatly look forward to serving you for many more years to come ! I am proud to represent you in the Senate of Canada . Sincerely , The Hon . Tobias C . Enverga Jr ., Senator
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