China
Issue: 2019-01-30, PHOTO: Rick Massie
Welcome the Year of the Pig
Alfred Au is a busy man, with a multitude of messages on his phone to go over, review and keep track of. But that’s to be expected when you’re the president of the Chinese Canadian Association of Yukon, and you’re organizing the local celebration... Read more
Issue: 2018-02-07, PHOTO: courtesy of Charmaine Cheung
Welcome the Year of the Dog
The Chinese New Year is the celebration of the Lunar New Year and considered the beginning of spring. Due to the Chinese calendar’s reliance on the lunisolar cycle, which is based on the exact astronomical observations of the sun's longitude and... Read more
Courtesy of Yukon China Community Association
Jackie Chan Movies Don’t Count
Most of us have experienced Kung-fu through the lens of martial arts cinema legends such as Chow Yun-Fat in the film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon or Jackie Chan in director Lau Kar-leung’s Drunken Master. Read more
Issue: 2017-05-17, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
N - North Dragon Restaurant
We needed to find a place to go for lunch that started with the letter “N”. Well, we needed look no further than the North Dragon Restaurant. We were able to park right outside and go in to check out their display. The staff greeted us with smiles... Read more
Issue: 2017-01-11, PHOTO: GraphicStock
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Colds and Flus
People often ask if Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat colds and flus. Although there’s no magic bullet when it comes to getting rid of those nasty winter viruses, Traditional Chinese Medicine can give us a unique perspective on how we treat... Read more
Issue: 2016-11-23, PHOTO: by Meagan Deuling
Food is Medicine
Is your digestion slow? Feel cold all the time? Tired and achy? Low mood? Lack the energy to get through your day? If any of these symptoms are a problem for you and you’re struggling to feel well, no matter what you try, Chinese medicine and... Read more
Issue: 2016-03-10, PHOTO: Dan Davidson
The Dragon Danced on King Street
The Dragon arose just across the street from Klondike Kate’s in the 6 o'clock twilight and twirled itself into a tight coil before organizing itself for the dancing march. Then it extended its body and began its sinewy dance down King Street, past... Read more
Issue: 2015-10-08 PHOTO: courtesy of Dr. Xiu-Mei Zhang
Thanks Dr. Jim
It’s been a month and a half since the Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner Jim Zheng passed away. Those who he helped will remember him fondly, and those who depended on him to help manage ailments will be wondering how to manage the void he... Read more
Issue: 2015-02-12 PHOTO: courtesy of Chinese Consulate-General in Vancouver
Wushu Comes to Whitehorse
Last November, Whitehorse entrepreneur Stephen Kwok Wai-Kan was in Vancouver in his part-time role as liaison officer between the Yukon and Chinese governments. Read more
Beer in China
I wanted to write something positive about drinking beer in China. After all, they are the world`s largest consumers of beer and a major hop-growing nation. They also have the fastest-growing beer market in the world. Their beer production... Read more