Tri-Cities News

Kwantlen First Nation artist and author release a new book today with inspiration from their teachings. The Girl Who Loved The Birds is the third in a series by award-winning Kwantlen First Nation author Joseph Dandurand. The latest book comes after his The Sasquatch, the Fire and the Cedar Baskets, and A Magical Sturgeon. Its beautiful illustrations are by Kwantlen […]

Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has issued the following statement in celebration of Asian Heritage Month: “This year’s Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to showcase the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much for our province. “Asian Canadian cultures in B.C. include descendants from […]

May is officially recognized as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Asian Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to learn more about the history of Canadians of Asian heritage and to recognize the struggles and challenges faced by Canadians of Asian descent, including racism, discrimination, and xenophobia. It is also an opportunity to celebrate their diverse […]

MP Dalton slams government for roadblocks immigrant doctors and nurses face The Canadian government could end the shortage of doctors and nurses in the country by making it easier for health care practitioners who immigrate to get their qualifications here, Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP Marc Dalton said in Parliament recently. Dalton said six million Canadians […]