Students reported being excluded from group work, bullied about food at lunch hour and targeted for rough treatment during phys-ed. By Brock University From slurs to stereotypes, Brock University expert Dan Cui has found that today’s young Chinese Canadians report forms of racial discrimination in every aspect of their lives. “The racism experienced by […]
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Guqin, part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity, was made using Canadian fine red pine for the Long Yin. This demonstrates Canada’s success in promoting multiculturalism. The instrument produces a fine tone and is worthy of preservation. By Ban Zhang Thirty-nine years ago, Zheng-hua Zheng (郑正华) received a mail from Canada Post at his basement
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Chinese Americans are being targeted for their political activity. By Rong Xiaoqing I. The Encounter Illustration by Julia Kuo When she is not serving customers at her store, Yibing Wang ruminates about how she came to cross paths with the FBI. The first time she met with two FBI agents and their interpreter,
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Affordable air travelling is often framed as more than just an expedition convenience or economic necessity—it is increasingly seen as a fundamental human right. by Ban Zhang A recent online petition having collected nearly 14,000 signatories sheds new light on a four-year-old challenge that undermines some Canadians’ air travel rights. The petition was started
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Richmond – Qingdao Friendship City Cultural Event: The sixth event in the Richmond-Qingdao Sister City Series In late January 2024, the “Opening Celebration and Blessing” New Year’s Eve event unfolded in Richmond, orchestrated by the Canada Shandong Chinese Business Association and the Canada Youth Union Foundation. This gathering signifies the sixth installment in a series
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Richmond – Qingdao Friendship City Cultural Event The Chinese Spring Festival in Richmond, known for its distinctive “Chinese Elements,” took place in the Thompson community centre in Richmond on the early days of February 2024. This event, jointly organized by the Canadian Shandong Chinese Business Association and the Vancouver Red Leaf Art Troupe, marked the
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Afzaal relatives say the sentence, including life in prison, brings ‘relief to people near and far’ SAAHCAG Welcomes Ruling Over Murders Of Afzaal Family Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Advocacy Group (SAAHCAG) welcomed this week’s (February 22) Ontario Superior Court ruling that the killer of the Afzaal family members is an act of terrorism. Five members
Author: Wang Li Translator: Revin Chen Editor: Kenny Zhang There has been an ongoing public debate on drug policy in Canada for decades. Recent public outcry over Richmond City Council’s 7–2 vote to approve a motion sheds new light on this highly controversial issue. The motion asks health authorities to explore the possibility of a
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Comedian Shane Gillis, who is set to host “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 24, is under pressure from Asian American advocacy groups demanding an apology and donations for his past racist remarks that led to his dismissal from the show in 2019. by Michelle De Pacina Gilllis’ past anti-Asian comments Shortly after the announcement of Gillis’
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Submission concerning allegations of foreign interference against Mr. Erin O’Toole and Mr. Kenny Chiu during the 44th General Election by Senator Yuen Pau Woo Dear Commissioner: I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in the Public Inquiry on Foreign Interference (PIFI). As an Intervenor, I will be making submissions from time to time
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