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 Canadian Football League (CFL). At 5’9” and … Continued
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 faced major discrimination hurdles. This amazingly included … 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
A Montreal non-profit has planned several projects to highlight the arrival of 60,000 Vietnamese refugees in Canada in the 1970s and to thank those who welcomed them and helped them settle in. Tens of thousands of Vietnamese people fled after … Continued