Events

Burnaby’s Reconciliation with the Chinese Canadian Community – Article #2

After my first article in March 2024, which generated some interest, this is the second article I have written concerning the work of the Chinese Canadian Reconciliation Advisory Group and related...

Burnaby’s Chinese Canadian Reconciliation – Article #1

On February 27, 2023, Burnaby’s Mayor and Council directed staff to implement a reconciliation framework to address past discrimination against Chinese residents in Burnaby, conduct outreach to the...

Reconciliation with Chinese Canadian Community

by Kim Lai My two earlier articles were primarily focused on Burnaby’s reconciliation with the Chinese Canadian community. In this article, I would like to broaden our perspective to include...

Business exchanges to promote cooperation

Richmond – Qingdao Friendship City Cultural Event  https://youtu.be/wv49GVD8OPo The recent “Qingdao—Richmond” friendly cooperation city eighth celebration event, hosted by the Qilu Chinese...

Help Develop Canada’s 2025–2029 National Action Plan on Open Government

By the Government of Canada About Open Government Open government means the government is transparent with information and accountable for decisions. It also means people are involved in making...

“Opening Celebration and Blessing”: Happy Sailing in 2024

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...

“Chinese Elements”: Chinese Spring Festival event in Richmond

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...

Writing and Speaking on the West Coast 2023 – 2024

Dear students: On the historic occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation, we Canadians witnessed a momentous event that blends tradition with the dawn of a new era. As the solemn echoes of...

United in Celebration: Richmond and Qingdao Commemorate 15 years as Sister Cities with a Vibrant New Year Performance

In 2023, Richmond and Qingdao marked a significant milestone as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of their friendship city status. Despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic, the economic and...