Canada urgently needs more doctors. To alleviate the problem, the healthcare system relies on doctors from other countries. And it does this in no small numbers. Nearly a quarter of Canadian doctors were trained abroad, many from developing countries. This has led to the criticism that Canada is ‘poaching’ doctors from poor countries. Monica Tanaka [...]
Roma Hall in Vancouver celebrates eight decades on May 8. The Hall was then known as Italian Mutual Aid Society but as Italian immigration ceased in 1970s the hall changed character to become the hub of cultural activities and celebratory events. There have been two major renovations done on the hall to create a larger [...]
Fast Track Asia is a Chinese-language newspaper’s answer to fast cash. Sing Tao Daily is targeting a specific clientele with their new service. The idea is to create a one stop shop for Asian business news. They’re attempting to attract business executives across North America. The concept is simple. Business happens in Asia while we [...]
Canada is heading for another stain on its human rights record. Nearly three years ago Prime Minister Stephen Harper had to apologize for placing a head tax on Chinese immigrants, calling the government’s actions a “grave injustice.” The country is going down the same path with its program for foreign nannies which brought over 59,000 [...]
Japadog is a sushi hotdog fusion food served from two vendor locations in downtown Vancouver. We went down to the Burrard and Smithe Street location to ask customers what they think about this particular brand of cheap comfort fusion. Owner Noriki Tamura on Japadog’s origins: I immigrated to Canada from Japan in January 2005 because [...]
Students at Canadian universities are reaching out internationally, using pocket change to make a difference. Every year, many students pay a few dollars to their university’s Student Refugee Program. Since 1978, these programs have allowed for 1000 refugees to come to Canada and earn their degrees. While other universities may only sponsor one or two students, the University [...]
Vancouver boasts one of the most vibrant music scenes in the country. On any given night, bass lines pump from the heart of neighborhood clubs. Block-long lineups lead to the city’s most prized acts. But for immigrant artists, who blend their cultural sounds with popular genres, becoming a musical icon means succumbing to the industry’s [...]
The federal government offers many services to help immigrants and refugees adapt to life in Canada. But those services are only available during their first year here. When the clock runs out, many newcomers struggle to get by. They turn to their family members for help. Sometimes that means parents are taking care of their [...]
The Lion’s Den Cafe is Vancouver’s only “Japaribbean” restaurant, owned and operated by Ken Brooks and Junko Tanabe. Brooks hails from Nassau, Bahamas, while Tanabe is from Chiba, Japan. The duo combine flavours from their cultural backgrounds to serve Caribbean-Japanese dishes like jerk chicken okonomiyaki or jerk salmon B.C. rolls. Related: Frugal fusion rides out [...]
“Thank you Canada. I finally, after a very long journey, have a place to call home,” says Dang Son Vinh in Vietnamese with a tentative smile, as if it may all be but a dream. A dream come true: Dang has been in Canada for 28 days. It took him 20 years to get here. [...]
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