News & Updates
Welcome to the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia News page, where we share highlights, announcements, and moments from our ongoing journey in fostering Canada-Japan relations. Our news archive spans nearly two decades, offering a window into the Society’s rich history and community engagement over the years. While updates have been occasional in the past, we’re excited to share news and stories more regularly moving forward—so check back often to stay connected with what’s happening in and around the Society.
CALGARY, Jan. 26 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that it is boosting its Calgary-Tokyo non-stop flights in response to strong demand after introducing the new route last summer. Air Canada will increase its existing schedule to five weekly flights from three effective March 26, 2011, as it takes steps towards continuing the non-stop service on a year-round basis, subject to [...]
At the British Columcia Natural Resources Forum, January 12, 2011 Minister Pat Bell, and Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning Thank you for inviting me to address this important gathering today. Prince George always has a special meaning for me. It was the first city I visited in British Columbia after I arrived in this province [...]
Cinema Kabuki in high definition on the big screen Kabuki Theatre in high definition on the big screen Since its birth in the 1600s, Kabuki Theatre has remained at the cutting edge in the 21st century. Cinema Kabuki brings the colours, textures and sounds of live Kabuki to an international audience, with live [...]
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Foreign Press Centre/Japan announced the awarding of the 2010/2011 Foreign Press Center/Japan Media Fellowship to Nancy MacDonald, a Canadian journalist from Maclean’s Magazine. During her fellowship, Ms. MacDonald will explore the potential and pitfalls of Japan’s economy as it comes face-to-face with hard realities of a changing political, [...]
John Powles 1948-2010 John Mark Powles 1948-2010 John Powles passed away at Lions Gate Hospital on March 14. He fought a long battle with cancer with grace and courage and was an inspiration to all. He leaves behind his wife Michelle, parents Cyril and Marjorie Powles, his brother Peter and sister-in-law Momoko Suzuki-Powles, [...]
Join the Vancouver Mokuyokai Society and Kiyukai who, together with the City of Vancouver, celebrate the "Pulse to the Podium," by folding 1,000 origami cranes in each of the five Olympic colours and would like to display it in a venue that Olympic and Paralympic visitors from around the world will be able to see. The purpose of the 5,000 [...]
Thank you David Emerson. Following his speech at the gala dinner November 10th, I was asked to say a few words of thanks to David Emerson for spending some time with us. I tried to do it within the context of a parable. My wife Ayako and I have a few acres on a lake north [...]
2009 October - The Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia is pleased to welcome Japan's new Consul General to Vancouver. Consul General Hideki Ito comes to us with a varied background and particular experience in the Middle East. A brief resume of his previous postings follows: March 1979 Graduated from University of [...]
