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 seek the leadership, potentially becoming the first … Continued
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 of a list of “Notable Canadians of … Continued
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 declared May as Asian Heritage Month. “Celebrating the … Continued
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 Crews have cleared the way for Panda … Continued
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 its use of capital punishment. By Levon … Continued
May is Asian Heritage Month – a perfect time to check out one of these great books written by an Asian Canadian author.
Series, now in its second season, made on shoestring budget but has racked up 650,000 views When actress Kiran Rai steps inside of Anarkali, the role fits like a second skin. That’s because the eponymous Youtube series follows a young South … Continued
CBC Books has highlighted great works of Asian-Canadian literature as part of Asian Heritage Month. CBC producer and Asian-Canadian history enthusiast Adrian Ma looks at some novels he found to be influential and inspirational. Family ties I’d like to shine … Continued