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08/07/2023

The “Art at heart” Chu Tat Shing art exhibition, jointly presented by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto (HKETO), was held on August 3 in Toronto. The exhibition showcases the artworks created by Hong Kong illustrious sculptor Chu Tat Shing, a highly respected artist who has left an indelible imprint on the world of art through his sculptures of iconic figures such as Sun Yat-sen, Bruce Lee, and many more.

This exhibition is the debut event of the 2023 Hong Kong Week themed “Hello Hong Kong”, organised by the HKETO, to feature Hong Kong’s new strength, promising economic prospects and fresh cultural vision. Other activities of the 2023 Hong Kong Week include musical drama performances and a national business conference to be held in different Canadian cities.

04/21/2023

Excellent Chinese Canadian entrepreneurs awarded

The Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE), along with title sponsor Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) honored outstanding Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs from across Canada on April 15 in Toronto.

Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President – Ontario of BDC mentioned “Our partnership with ACCE is an opportunity to recognize the contribution of Chinese Canadian entrepreneurs to the prosperity of our country,” said Cruickshank. “For 29 years, ACCE has encouraged entrepreneurship and promoted the value of exploring new opportunities and creating solid business ventures.”

Among the winners from nine award categories, Eva Lee Kwok, Chairpersonand CEO of Amara Holdings Inc is the recipient of the 2023ACCE Lifetime Achievement Award.

Around 1000 guests gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to celebrate the 26th Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards. Those in attendance included successful entrepreneurs, business and community leaders, government officials, as well as members of associations and professional groups from both the Chinese community and the community at large.

Sinai Health Foundation and Nonnina’s Table received donation cheques from ACCE as a part of the Association’s tradition of giving back to community. Meanwhile, seven local college and university students were selected as this year’s recipients of the ACCE Scholarship, sponsored by Living Water Resorts.

01/14/2023

“2023 Happy Spring Festival Chinese Opera Gala” is to be held on Jan 29 in Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
Chinese Opera, which is a valuable part of Chinese culture, is considered to be a unique and highest example of an entire theater that requires the most profound refinement of skills in singing, acting, characterization, movement, dance and acrobatics.
According to Zhang Yangyan, the president of the Canada Chinese Opera Arts Centre, they hope to introduce the Chinese traditional art to the younger generation in Canada so that Canadian born Chinese descendants have a chance to touch and recognize their own culture.
By celebrating the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year of Rabbit that falls on Jan 22, the Chinese opera show will feature Peking opera and Chinese local operas including Yu opera, Shaoxing opera and Cantonese opera.

11/29/2022

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act

Beginning in the 18th century, Chinese workers had been crossing the ocean to Canada to work in menial jobs, to build the railroad and to earn their livelihood in a harsh environment. They faced humiliation, discrimination and oppression. The governments of the day imposed penalties on them - a Head tax of $50, then raised to the princely sum of $500. By 1923, the Federal government passed a legislation which halted all Chinese immigration, even for family reunions and other legitimate reasons. This legislation was not repealed until 1947 when Returning WWII Veterans protested. Chinese nationals were finally granted their citizenship years later.
Next year will be the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. Most Head Tax payers are gone but their descendants still remember the injustice and the humiliation imposed on their forefathers. At this major demarcation, many Chinese organizations have joined hands in commemoration.
Honourary Chair Nancy M. Siew and the Tribute to Early Chinese Immigrants team members, as well as the program participants announced their proposed events on Nov 26 in Markham. The events include East Meets West Concert and World Premier “Railroad”, Asian Heritage Month Concert, Looking in From the Outside, Markham Museum’s Rotating Exhibition, Vision Health and Early Immigrants and so on.

11/28/2022

CPAC, the former Chinese Professionals Association of Canada, now developed to a multi-dimensional organization that has focused on human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and other issues important to Asian Canadians, celebrated its 30th anniversary on November 27 in Richmond Hill. With the theme of “Achieve and Aspire,” the event aimed to raise awareness of and combat anti-Asian racism and advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion. Three recipients were presented with CPAC Professional Achievement Award and Young Achiever’s Award during the event. These awards highlight the professional and community contributions of outstanding individuals and provide role models for members of the immigrant community.

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