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Agnes Chow Ting: Champion of Human Rights

Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow Ting, who had disappeared from public view for two years, suddenly came out of seclusion and wrote a lengthy post on Instagram. In her new post of December 3, 2023, Ting recounted her journey over the past few years, which she described as being filled with fear and anxiety. ...

Michael Segarty

Agnes Chow Ting and Joshua Wong.

Building Hope: How the 12 Neighbours Project Turned the Homeless Into Homeowners

In a world where one’s achievements often measure personal success, some individuals choose to use their wealth to make a difference in the lives of others, such as the “12 Neighbours” Project. Marcel LeBrun, a Canadian businessman with a philanthropic heart, is a prime example of this benevolent spirit.  After selling his successful business for ...

Haidene Go

The 12 Neighbours Project.

Unveiling the Mystery of Lake Kliluk, Canada’s Spotted Lake

Tucked away in the Okanagan Valley, near the US border and just 60 miles from Vancouver, is one of Canada’s most intriguing natural spectacles — Lake Kliluk, better known as Spotted Lake. This unique geographical wonder, situated in the region of British Columbia, is renowned for its leopard-like spots, a feature that has made it ...

Nathan Machoka

Lake Kliluk, Canada's Spotted Lake.

A ‘Magical’ Encounter Between Beluga Whales and a Kayaker

Paul English, a journalist, was on a writing trip to Manitoba, Canada. English went off on a kayak across Churchill River, hoping to see beluga whales. At that moment, English explained that beluga whales congregate in the seas around Churchill every summer. Thankfully, English had a plan in the works. He may not have been ...

Viena Abdon

A white beluga whale.

Julie Squires Family: From Communism to Canada

Not everyone was born with a silver spoon on their plate. Some had to make drastic moves for their families and futures. Here’s the story of how Julie Squires’ family escaped from communism to Canada. The story of Julie Squires is about how a family escaped communism in search of a better future. The future ...

Mike West

Julie Squires and her family.

The Movie ‘Unsilenced’ Premiers Across Taiwan

The award-winning international film Unsilenced was released in cinemas in Taiwan on August 12. Some have described it as the “Chinese version of Schindler’s List.” The film depicts current human rights issues in China. The story is an adaptation of actual life events in China during the summer of 1999. Since it could not be ...

Emma Lu

Leon Lee.

Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE From 5G Network

The fallout of diplomatic relations between China and western nations is affecting the business sector. One year after a long legal battle with executive Meng Wanzhou of Huawei, Canada has now banned the company from being a part of the 5G network in the country. The ban is also applicable to ZTE, another well-known Chinese ...

Jack Roberts

Huawei Research & Development Centre.

Doctors Are Now Prescribing Visits to National Parks to Improve Health

Being in nature is good for mental and physical health. It boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, improves your mood, and a whole lot more. Nature can heal. That is why Canadian healthcare practitioners are joining the global wellness trend by prescribing time in national parks to enhance patients’ health. How can national narks ...

Mirachelle Joya

A stack of dead wood next to a pond in Rouge National Park, Toronto, Canada.