Immigrants Wait Longer for Surgery in B.C.

New research involving more than 159,000 surgeries found immigrants faced longer waits for elective procedures, with racialized newcomers experiencing some of the longest delays
Student Crackdown Hits Canada’s Language Schools

New figures show enrolment in Canada’s English and French programs falling sharply, with Asian students among the sector’s biggest source markets as Ottawa continues to reduce international student numbers
How B.C. can fix its healthcare system

In 2025, the latest year of available data, B.C. patients faced a median wait of 32.2 weeks from GP referral to specialist treatment

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide.

Something profound is happening in Canada’s food economy, and most people haven’t quite grasped it yet

Something profound is happening in Canada’s food economy, and most people haven’t quite grasped it yet

A recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling regarding Indigenous land claims has caused a significant level of anxiety across Canada

Renaming Canada Turtle Island only benefits Indigenous elites and their non-Indigenous sycophants

Local charity calls upon the community to give the gift of brighter tomorrows through annual holiday fundraising campaign

Ottawa's environmental policy will have detrimental effects on Canada's economic output over the long term  

Carney should kill September gas tax hike

Affordability tops Canadians’ concerns, yet the federal fuel tax returns Sept. 8
Remote Work and Canadian Immigration: Rules, PR Eligibility, and Common Misconceptions

While you can work from home for your Canadian employer, doing so for a foreign employer may not meet your immigration requirements
Vancouver’s AI Data Centre Divide Deepens

As the final city council meetings wrapped before the summer break, a theme emerged —  council members are divided on Vancouver’s technological future
When Transit Leaves Immigrants Behind

Language and digital barriers are leaving many older immigrants struggling to navigate public transit, limiting their independence, access to services and sense of belonging
Ottawa’s bonus culture makes failure pay

Taxpayers shell out about $200 million a year on bonuses for government executives, even as departments routinely fail to hit their own targets
Canada’s Bidet Divide

Newcomers and students are pushing a quiet shift in bathroom hygiene, raising wider questions about comfort, culture and inclusion
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in Surrey and across our vibrant community

Vaisakhi is a time of joy, renewal, and connection—marked by the exhilarating energy of the parade and the warmth of gathering with family and friends
Fans get up close with stars at TVB Fairchild Fans Party

Upcoming event features Moon Lau, Joey Law and Kelly Fu amongst others
Canada urges early visa applications ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Canada is urging football fans, athletes and officials to apply early for visas and travel permits as the country prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 26 with the United States and Mexico
Sophia Yin crowned Miss Chinese Vancouver

The 31st annual pageant featured eight local BC contestants showcasing their talents
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