By Guo Ding Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, foreign interference, perceived or real, has become a persistent feature of modern politics. This phenomenon does not seem to be confined to countries with differing ideologies; it now extends even to those with similar systems and values. Taking our neighbor, the United States, as an example, it can […]
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By Shen Guanlan May 1, 2026 On the morning of May 1, 2026, hundreds of people gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery Square in downtown Vancouver. They came from across Canada—British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, even as far as the Atlantic coast—taking time off work and flying thousands of kilometers on a weekday, all to voice
By Guanlan Shen On March 13, 2026, a group of Chinese immigrant applicants gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa holding placards that displayed how long they had already been waiting in security screening: “28 months,” “34 months,” “41 months.” They were protesting prolonged delays in the security screening stage of permanent residence applications. According to
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By Ally Wang In February 2024, I went to Vancouver’s Chinatown to watch the Lunar New Year Chinatown Parade in person for the first time. It was a day of driving wind and rain, yet the performers and spectators were completely undeterred—the drumbeats still struck with a strong force that was deeply stirring. Among the
By Jizi Recently, media reports revealed that BC Housing plans to establish a new supportive housing facility in Burnaby, British Columbia, intended to house individuals experiencing homelessness, severe financial hardship, or substance addiction. Similar proposals in Surrey and Richmond have already been rejected by local residents, and once again the plan has ignited intense
By Janet Hammock I attended an amazing erhu concert in the Chapel yesterday afternoon. This morning I wrote some personal, informal reflections on the concert from the point of view of a Westerner who knows almost nothing about Chinese music. I am Professor Emeritus of Music, Mount Allison University, but my experience of
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On the crisp afternoon of October 18, 2025, Gallery on Queen in Fredericton was transformed into a space of poetic resonance and cross-cultural harmony. Bathed in the golden hues of autumn sunlight, the concert Beyond the River invited the audience into an hour of serene beauty and emotional depth. Presented by M+ Studio and co-organized
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Vancouver, B.C. — Music can soothe pain, kindle hope, and remind us of the power of human connection. As winter settles over the city, a group of young musicians are preparing to brighten Vancouver with an evening devoted to life itself. Presented by Nature Financial Group and produced by Botu Alliance, “Love Across Mountains and
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley reads the apology letter By Ivan Pak On November 15, 2025, the City of Burnaby took a long-awaited step toward confronting its past. In a formal ceremony attended by community members, civic leaders, and families of early Chinese settlers, the mayor delivered an official apology for more than five decades
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Bridging Communities: A Showcase of Cultural Exchange Between the Chinese and Indigenous Groups In Canada’s multicultural landscape, cross-cultural exchange is vital in bridging diverse communities and preserving their heritage. The recent interaction between the Chinese Cultural Centre of Great Vancouver and the Ckultenellcw Cultural Centre of Northern Secwepmec highlights the power of cross-cultural collaboration in