On a video call from his Vancouver office, Joo Kim Tiah sits with the city’s skyline behind him, a skyline he’s about to transform with what may be his most defining project yet.
The real estate developer’s vision: a $2.8-billion development that would rise from two downtown blocks, an architectural statement that will become Vancouver’s most ambitious mixed-use complex to date.
Read MoreThe 19th Asian Film Awards brought together leading stars and rising talents, with Zhang Ziyi receiving top honours while Liu Haoran and Terrance Lau captured the spotlight amid a weekend of screenings, talks, and cultural exchange.
Read More“I love being a dragon,” Liann Zhang says when the subject of the Chinese zodiac comes up. “It’s this random mystical beast in the middle of it all. I feel very powerful.”
Dragons, she adds, are brave and up for adventure, qualities that suit anyone writing a novel. Zhang just did. At just 23, she’s already seeing her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead, become one of the buzziest Canadian novels of the year, thanks in part to its setting in the murky world of influencers. The title is a tease; the story is even sharper.
Read MoreDuring a break from her flight schedule in 2008, Skye Chan spotted a television advertisement for Miss Hong Kong pageant entrants. Most flight attendants might have dismissed the idea immediately. Chan had built her reputation on efficiency and professionalism, not the polished glamour typically associated with beauty competitions.
Yet something about the opportunity intrigued her. At twenty-three, Chan knew the eligibility cutoff of twenty-four made this her only opportunity to apply, so she downloaded the form and asked her mother to be her nominee. “You never know until you take a step forward,” she says.
Chan had no illusions about her chances.
Read MoreBreaking box office records within just 60 days and surpassing the milestone held for nearly 18 years by Cape No. 7《海角七號》, the Taiwanese hit Sunshine Women’s Choir《陽光女子合唱團》has become the first film in Taiwan’s history to exceed NT$700 million at the box office.
Read MoreOn screen, Huang sat in a softly lit room at home, framed by an intricately carved wooden cabinet, its surface etched with ancient figures and traditional buildings. She smiled, glanced back at the cabinet and let the moment linger.
Off camera, one can imagine that cabinet, rich with the charm of Chinese design, has witnessed many changing seasons since her arrival in Toronto from Shanghai nearly a decade ago. It seems to speak for itself: solid, silent and carrying its own history into a new country where Huang has built a new life.
Read MoreThe 2026 Lunar New Year celebration by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra honoured Chinese culture through music and dance. Led by conductor Carolyn Kuan and host Dashan, the evening featured renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man, pianist Ryan Huang, and a lineup of captivating programmes.
Read MoreAnh and Chi celebrates 10th anniversary with a fundraiser dinner supporting Chef Keith Pears and Team Canada at the Bocuse d’Or. This special evening on March 8, 2026, brings together two inspiring mother-and-son duos: Chefs Ly and Vincent Nguyen of Anh and Chi, and Keith Pears with his mother Lynda Larouche, for a 10-course family-style menu honouring Vietnamese culinary heritage, mentorship, and the next generation of chefs.
Read MoreJoin us in supporting Scarborough Health Network’s Birchmount Hospital Redevelopment. Discover how donations and silent auction proceeds from our 2026 Signature Event help expand patient care, enhance surgical services, and create a stronger future for Scarborough families.
Read MoreTyler Shaw debuted his new single “Run To You” live with the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra at our 2026 Signature Event on February 7. Tyler also announced his “Run To You” Canadian tour, with stops in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, featuring hits like “Kiss Goodnight”, “By My Side”, and “Wicked”.
Read MoreCelebrate the Lunar New Year with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at the Year of the Horse: A Lunar New Year Celebration on February 28, 2026. This beloved annual event at Roy Thomson Hall blends Chinese traditions with Western classical music, featuring guest artist Dashan, conductor Carolyn Kuan, virtuoso Wu Man, and pianist Ryan Huang. The program includes classical Chinese poetry, world premieres, festive favourites like Gongxi Gongxi, and a special dance performance. Enjoy a full community celebration with a pre-concert artisan market, lion dances, and a luxurious dinner at Shangri-La Toronto.
Read MoreShangri-La Toronto has unveiled a new afternoon tea experience in collaboration with Cathay Pacific, celebrating the Year of the Horse and the airline’s 80th anniversary connecting Toronto to Hong Kong and beyond. The Gateway to Asia Afternoon Tea is available from February 12 to March 29, 2026, Thursdays to Sundays, with a special Lunar New Year program on Tuesday, February 17, featuring a traditional lion dance and blessings.
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