February, 2008 // Posts published in February, 2008
Chinese Canadians a political force for Vancouver’s Mayor?
One of the City’s more respected political commentators, Charlie Smith wrote the following piece today. Charlie analyzes the potential political weight of the Chinese in Vancouver influencing the outcome of who could be the City’s next Mayor. The Ugly Chinese Canadian find Charlie’s analysis interesting… but feels that one small point should be tossed into the ...
Larry the Chinese Canadian doodlebug
One of the Ugly Chinese Canadian’s Heroes. He still stands head and shoulders above all for many Canadians of Asian ancestry. Mr. Larry Kwong joins our Hall of Heroes, joining his namesake of Normie Kwong and others (see earlier Posts: “Normie Kwong, the China Clipper” and here, “Chinatown Heroes of Yesteryear“). Larry Kwong playing for the NY Rangers __________________________ This ...
“China High” celebrates 100th birthday
“China High” was the name given to Vancouver’s Britannia Secondary School back during the days of my youth. Back then, most of the Asian kids concentrated around the old neighbourhood of Strathcona, next to Vancouver’s old Chinatown. As a result of this ethnic enclave, many of the kids ended up going to Strathcona Elementary and ...
from Chinese-Canadian Cheerleader to Wrestling Diva
Sifting through the usual assortment of interesting emails this week… here’s one that caught the Ugly Chinese Canadian’s squinty eye: *** Trading pom-poms for body slams Felion can’t wait to climb into the ring as the WWE’s newest diva by Lowell Ullrich, The Province Published: Sunday, February 10, 2008 Naturally, Angela Fong said with a discernable lilt in ...
The Last Tailor Shop in Chinatown
My old bud, Suzie Bee wrote to me, halfway around the world, to share an upcoming CBC TV spotlight on her dad, Bill. Friends and family members are also excited to see this upcoming documentary on Bill and his brother, Jack’s, enterprise Modernize Tailor – once located in the “East meets West” ...
the Mothballing of Chinatown
On some of the Chinese-Canadian and Chinese-American discussion forums, some thoughts have been shared about the future of old clan associations here in North America. Some of discussion on the future existence and direction, most of it on memories and on past personal stories. Vancouver’s row of old Clan Association buildings is now seeing her last ...
Happy new Year of the Rat
A new cycle for the Ancient Chinese lunar calendar begins today… starting off with the Year of the Rat. Gung Hay faat Choy folks! During the last cycle, 1996 –the year of the Rat, the following Rat story was printed in newspapers around the world: On Chinese New Year Day 2/19/96, the Year of the Rat, a Canada ...
Keep failing until you succeed
A lot of interesting emails from friends and colleagues are received by yours truly. Most of them are filed away for archiving purposes… but once in awhile, an interesting story is received. A story that is placed where it gets re-encountered now and then. Since our Nation, and our neighbour to the south will be into ELECTION ...
wise words on Leadership
Ever notice the onslaught of starry eyed Chinese Canadians attempting politics when they realize how easy it is to run for public office? Ever notice the increasing numbers of many half baked, half intelligent, and half Canadian buffoons running for office over the recent past? It’s true. You too can become a Chinese Canadian politician. All it takes is ...
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