By Luo,Yanjian Photography by An, Yongming 【CMHnews Edmonton Post】On the afternoon of March 28, a multicultural concert featuring guzheng performance and diverse artistic forms was held at the Muttart Theatre—Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown Edmonton. The event attracted a large community audience, who gathered in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to experience the beauty of cultural exchange through music. Political and Academic Support Creates a Warm Atmosphere B

【CMHnews Edmonton Post】 Reported by Lynn Wang On April 20, 2026, the highly anticipated fourth annual "Premier’s Summit on Fairness for Newcomers" was held at the Westin Edmonton. Under the theme " Driving Alberta's Economy Forward: Unlocking Newcomer Skills and Careers," the summit brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, immigrant-serving agencies, and newcomer representatives. The event focused on breaking down institutional barriers and creati

【CMHnews Post】April 14 — The “2026 Sichuan Tour for Overseas Chinese Media” brought over 20 representatives from 17 countries and regions to Chengdu’s Pidu District. Delegates visited the Embodied Intelligence Robot Base, Digital Smart Studio at Chengdu Film & Television City, and Ancient Town Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, experiencing Pidu’s latest innovations in tech innovation, digital filmmaking, and the revitalization of intangible cultural heritage (ICH).

【CMHnews Edmonton post】On March 24, 2026, the Government of Alberta held an online Multicultural Media Roundtable. During the meeting, Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice, provided various ethnic media outlets with a detailed interpretation of Bill 18—the Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act —which the provincial government tabled in the legislature last week. The legislation is designed to address obvious gaps in the current federal Medical Assistance in Dying (

【CMHnews Edmonton post】Consul General Zhao Liying Attends the 2026 Canada–China Business Dialogue & Mixer Reported by Lynn Wang March 27th，2026 In 2026, as high-level visits between Canada and China resume and the "Canada–China New Strategic Partnership" moves forward, bilateral economic and trade cooperation is experiencing a seasonal "thaw." Against this backdrop, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the "2026 Canada–China Business Dialogue & Mixer" a

【CMHnews Post】Reported by Lynn Wang March 11th, 2026 Policy Launch: Budget 2026 Expands Outdoor Infrastructure The Government of Alberta recently announced a $275-million investment over three years in Budget 2026 to improve parks, trails and camping infrastructure across the province. The investment responds to growing demand for outdoor recreation while supporting tourism and local economic development. As more residents and tourists head into the wilderness, Alb

【CMHnews Post】Reported by Lynn Wang March 18, 2026 At a multicultural media roundtable on March 18, Alberta’s Finance Minister and Treasury Board President Nate Horner broke down the $9.4 billion deficit projected in Budget 2026. During an intensive 30-minute session, Minister Horner pledged that despite the fiscal strain of record-breaking population growth, the province will not raise personal income or sales taxes. The government aims to strike a delicate balance betw

Give to Gain A Chronicle of the 2026 International Women’s Day Celebration in Edmonton Reported by Lynn Wang 【CMHnews Edmonton】 On the evening of March 4, Edmonton hosted a warm and empowering International Women’s Day celebration. Organized by Alberta Counsel, the annual gala took place downtown, bringing together female representatives from government, non-profifit organizations, media, and community groups to discuss female leadership, social responsibility, and the future o

【CMHnews Post】 EDMONTON – On February 24, 2026, the Rotunda of the Alberta Legislature Building was brilliantly illuminated as guests from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the Lunar Year of the Horse. The ceremony was hosted by the Honourable Ric McIver , Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, to honor the outstanding contributions of the Asian-Albertan community and to look forward to new opportunities for Canada-China cooperation. Dignitaries Gather: Cros

【CMHnews】 Actor-turned-entrepreneur Li Yapeng said on Wednesday that details regarding public donations to Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital will be disclosed after a new site for the hospital is confirmed. Li made the remarks at the hospital's annual meeting, where he became emotional while addressing staff and supporters. "With the care and support from all sides, I believe we can get through this difficult period," he said. The hospital has recently drawn

【CMHnews Post】Learning Chinese Quyi with Me （2） Writer：RenMei Wang "Where does the drum come from?" Beijing Drum-song is one of the major Quyi (traditional storytelling and singing) forms of northern China. Yet long before it was known by this name, drum-accompanied storytelling already existed. In the Southern Song dynasty, the poet Lu You wrote in “Little Boat Wandering Near the Village Cottage — Returning by Boat, Part Four”: At sunset on the old road b

【CMHnews Post】A Global Vision for a Winter City ，from Ice and Snow to Artifificial Intelligence: How Edmonton Positions Itself in Global Urban Competition？ Edited & Reported by Lynn Wang On January 23, 2026, CMH News (Multicultural Herald) conducted its fifirst in-depth interview of the year with Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack at City Hall. This marked the publication’s fifirst face-to-face mayoral interview of 2026 at Edmonton’s municipal government. The interview began w

【CMHnews Post】EDMONTON — On February 5, just after the start of spring, Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, enjoyed clear skies as snow quietly melted under the warm sunshine. In this city renowned as the “City of Champions,” a sacred land for ice hockey, the Chinese Men’s National Ice Hockey Team played the final game of its North American Exhibition Tour at Clareview Arena. With solid defense and efficient offense, Team China defeated the Concordia University of Edmonton Thun

【CMHnews Post】Learning Chinese Quyi with Me （1） Hello everyone, my name is Cheryl Wang. Starting this year, I will be sharing my passion for Chinese traditional folk arts (Quyi) with readers of CMH News in both Chinese and English. This series explores Chinese heritage arts—Quyi—through listening, learning, and storytelling, sharing the essence of China’s oral traditions, fostering cross-cultural exchange and cultural diversity, and keeping these traditions vib

【CMHnews Post】 Building New Opportunities for Canada–China City Cooperation Through Ice and Snow On January 6, 2026, Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton, delivered a keynote address at the Global Mayors Dialogue · Harbin in Harbin, China. The visit coincided with the 40th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Edmonton and Harbin, marking a significant milestone for advancing political trust, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange at the municipal level ami

【CMHnews Post】On November 14, the Superbounce Table Tennis Club held its Open House and “Wang Zhen Masterclass” event in Calgary. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of more than one hundred attendees, including representatives from the Chinese Consulate-General in Calgary, leaders of local Chinese associations and multicultural community organizations, young players, families, and table tennis enthusiasts. Coinciding with the 55th anniversary of China–Canada diplomatic rela

【CMHnews Post】— A 37-Year Blessing Comes to an Ends in Tianjin “God’s Kitchen,” the first Sichuan hotpot restaurant, a veteran icon of the catering industry in Tianjin, will officially ends its 37 years of glory. The restaurant’s registered brand name along with its associated goodwill assets, as well as the core trademarks will be auctioned publicly by Dingtian Auction House on November 10. Founded in 1988 by a local couple and now operated by their second-generation

【CMHnews post】—— Reflections on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War Written by CEO of CMH NEWs Yanni Xie Translated by BingQing At nine o’clock on the morning of September 3, 2025, the roar of ceremonial salutes echoed through Tiananmen Square as white doves took flight. The grand military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s

【CMHnews post】Happy Birthday, Motherland! On the evening of September 25th, the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre was brightly lit as...

【CMHnews】Fireworks display in the Himalayas co-organized by outdoor brand Arc'teryx and artist Cai Guoqiang has triggered an outcry among Chinese netizens over ecological concerns and cultural disrespect. A newly exposed on-site speech by Cai during the fireworks show once again draws public criticism. That day, Cai wore an orange Arc'teryx jacket and exclaimed emotionally during his speech, "It's a circling dragon! So spectacular!" He thanked local herders, anima