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Vancouver Mayor, distant relation of Dr. Bethune, visits China
Vancouver’s Mayor Gregor Robertson is in China this week, along with a group of “green” business people. Mayor Robertson is a distant relation of Canadian, Dr Norman Bethune. An article in a local paper last week, gloated over the opportunities that will be presented to Vancouver’s “green” industries. One of the individuals on this trade delegation was...
Born in the U.S.A.
Our blog follows Asian-American writer Jeff Yang. Earlier this week, Jeff wrote an interesting piece called “Born in the U.S.A.”, in the San Francisco Gate. Here in part, is the article: Born in the U.S.A. By Jeff Yang, Special to SF Gate Thursday, August 12, 2010 As right-wing pols call for the elimination of birthright citizenship, the commemoration of Angel...
Wrong Wong…
Uh OH. MP Alice Wong says ‘Not me’ … another Wong did it! From the Richmond News: MP: Writer has wrong Wong Wong never raised cash for lobbyists Richmond News August 4, 2010 Richmond Conservative MP Alice Wong has never hidden the fact she considers herself an evangelical Christian. She is on a list of “MPs to help you pray” on the...
Conservatives review Affirmative Action policy
Ms Chen eyes at her white colleague and applies for a job at the city of Vancouver. Chen smiles and says, Even though I’m less qualified, I’ve a better chance than you at getting the job. Unfortunately, this scenario plays out over and over again in our politically-correct-gone-wild state of affairs in North America. We don’t think any of...
Cars are the enemy in Vancouver
A lot of chatter in Vancouver regarding the introduction of bicycle only lanes. In an effort to encourage health, exercise and a sustainable community, Vancouver city council is on a path to make our city, green. There is the Greenest city initiative: Greenest City 2020 Vancouver is situated in an exceptional natural environment and is often cited...
forget Hongcouver, here comes Chinada
Story out of the Globe and Mail this week, about wealthy Chinese participating in real estate tours to purchase Canadian properties. Looks like déja vu all over again. Canada for Sale! Hongcouver 香哥華 Remember “Hongcouver” (earlier posting here), when the Hong Kong Chinese were snapping up real estate in Vancouver in anticipation of the fear that was...
[GC] 9 Reasons Why CSIS Chief Should Resign or be Fired
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Guest contribution on the UGLY Chinese Canadian by Gabriel Yiu. Mr Yiu is a Vancouver based activist, on human rights issues; a political commentator, and was a former candidate in the BC provincial riding of Vancouver Fraserview. Commentaries and opinions by Guest Contributors [GC], are those of its authors, and may not necessarily...
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