Government highlights past shame to promote diversity, openness
The Canadian government has made a point of marking the incident of the Komagata Maru to “remind us that Canada is made stronger by our diversity and spirit of openness.” Refused passengers faced... READ MORE
Norm Kwong ”The China Clipper”
It was another case of sheer talent, drive, and determination breaking down barriers. In this case, it was in sports, business, and politics. Norman Kwong became the first Chinese-Canadian to play in the... READ MORE
The exceptional Chinese-Canadian man who broke ethnic barriers
His name was William King Lowd Lore. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1909. At the time, and for decades previously and for decades afterward, anyone of Chinese decent in Canada... READ MORE
Jagmeet Singh expected to announce run for leadership of federal New Democrats
The race to elect the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party got more exciting today with reports that Ontario deputy NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is poised to announce his intention to... READ MORE
1933 soccer team honoured in Asian Heritage Month
The Chinese Students’ Soccer Team was formed in Vancouver in 1920 and its success provided hope and inspiration at a time of discrimination against the Chinese community in Canada. The team is one... READ MORE
May is Canada’s Asian Heritage Month
Every year Asian Heritage Month is celebrated in Canada. Once again this year, many events are organized throughout the country to recognize the accomplishments of Asian Canadians. In 2002, the federal government officially... READ MORE
Calgary Zoo prepares panda pad for Chinese bears set to arrive next year
With about one year until four giant pandas on loan from China arrive in the city, construction of their elaborate new digs is well underway at the Calgary Zoo. CBC News, April 26 2017... READ MORE
Canada and China exploring possible free trade deal
Canada and China announced on Thursday the start of exploratory talks towards a free trade agreement and an extradition treaty, even as China’s premier was forced to defend his country’s human rights record and... READ MORE