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Erlinda Tan

Freelance contributor

Erlinda Tan, a one-time editor-in-chief of her college newspaper, dreamed of becoming a writer but ended up working as an office employee after graduating in 1993 from university. Now she’s preparing for a Filipino Canadian retirement where she can travel back and forth between her beloved countries while still making time to write.

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    First Person

    It's a game to some, a religion to others. To me, hockey is part of my love story with Canada

    Erlinda Tan had just moved to Canada from the Philippines when Sidney Crosby scored his golden goal at the 2010 Olympics. Since then, the joy of hockey has helped her feel like she belongs.
    Canada Edmonton
    First Person

    From good job to no job, life in Canada taught me to go with the flow

    Since adopting Canada as her home 13 years ago, Filipino immigrant Erlinda Tan is grateful for the opportunities she’s had to work hard and get ahead — and for the support she received when times were tough.
    Canada Edmonton