Current and former international students rallied outside immigration minister, Marco Mendicino’s office on Tuesday. Calling for changes to Canada’s immigration…
International students rally for changes to work permit and permanent resident rules
Chinese-Canadian student shines light on bullying, ectrodactyly and overcoming adversity in a new country
Emigrating from China to Surrey, B.C. at the age of 11, Sally (Si Jia) Jiao was constantly told she had…
Critics challenge Liberals on foreign policy with China
A non-binding motion was passed in the House of Commons last week, calling on the Liberal government to take action…
Experts say food bank use is up 50% in Toronto, matching peak levels during 2008 financial crisis
Local food banks are struggling to keep up with a rising demand in services through the COVID-19 pandemic, but records…
Filipina Lola Carolyn Fe joins the cast of Blue's Clues & You!
Filipina actress and Montreal native Carolyn Fe is joining the cast of Blue’s Clues and You! this week, an achievement…
Trans artist Romeo Reyes on the importance of support and representation
Romeo Reyes sang into a hardcover book so his voice was muffled. For extra caution, he did this inside the…
Filipino beatbox champion honed his skills watching online videos
Vino Cuenca of Surrey BC is a 22 year-old Filipino Canadian beatbox champion. He discovered beatboxing as a kid &…
Brampton man calls for stricter impaired driving laws after son was killed by alleged drunk driver
Advocates, community groups and family members who have lost loved ones are calling for maximum mandatory sentencing in fatal impaired…
Chinese government says Bob Rae is 'ridiculous' after Canada’s UN ambassador calls for an investigation into 'genocide' of Uyghur Muslims
The Chinese government is firing back at Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, after Bob Rae called for an official…
22 year-old woman dies after an acid attack by her partner in India
In a heart wrenching incident in Maharashtra’s Beed district, a 22-year-old woman has died after being doused in acid, covered…
Police ask potential victims of Ponzi scheme targeting Filipinos to check their investments
Toronto Police are urging people to check their investments as they continue to investigate an alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme…
Typhoon Vamco wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Thousands of people were displaced and at least six people have died and with 10 others missing after Typhoon Vamco…
Canada hopes to streamline immigration from Hong Kong
Canada’s Immigration Minister announced new initiatives Thursday for recent graduates and young professionals in Hong Kong seeking to work and live in Canada, and is waiving the one-year waiting period for asylum…
Frustrated applicants clamor for resumption of Canadian citizenship tests
When she received a date for her citizenship test after five years living with her family in Canada, Amal Naser…
Witnesses speak out on alleged infiltration of the Chinese Communist Party into media in Canada
The House of Commons’ Special Committee on Canada-China Relations saw more witnesses testify this week. They discussed the allegations that…
Renowned Toronto Muay Thai gym faces eviction in midst of COVID-19 crisis
Krudar Muay Thai, one of the most popular martial arts clubs in Toronto, has closed down. Founder and owner, Darwin…
An ode to Canada's unofficial female battlefield artist
Irene Gammel felt compelled to write a book about Mary Riter Hamilton’s battlefield paintings because of their evocativeness and Mary’s…
As COVID-19 cases surge, experts urge South Asians to stay home this Diwali
COVID-19 is impacting Canada’s South Asian communities at rates much higher than other race categories in Canada, prompting urgent warnings…