mental-health
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April 23, 2026 – Where Community Walks Together: A Morning with the Richmond Centre for Disability
This morning I had the privilege of joining the Richmond Centre for Disability for their community gathering and 4K walk in Steveston. The weather was beautiful — bright, calm, and full of that spring warmth that invites people to slow down and enjoy being together. As we walked, I found myself grateful not only for… Continue reading
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April 13 2026 – Remembering, Grieving, and Responding: Marking 10 Years of the Public Health Emergency in British Columbia
Yesterday, I had the honour of attending a community gathering marking the 10th anniversary of the public health emergency related to drug toxicity in British Columbia. It was not simply an event, but a space that invited us to slow down, to listen, and to remember. In a world that often moves quickly past pain,… Continue reading
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March 19, 2026 – From Film to Conversation: A Journey Toward Mental Health Awareness
An Evening That Opened a Door Sometimes, what begins as a simple invitation becomes something much deeper. Last night, sitting in a darkened theatre, I found myself drawn into a story that was not easy to watch—but one that felt necessary to witness. As the film unfolded, it became clear that this was not just… Continue reading
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Feb 25 2026 – Seeing One Another Clearly: Gratitude, Encounter, and Our Shared Responsibility
I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to the City of Richmond for its continued support of charitable and community outreach work. Over the years, the city’s partnership has enabled many organizations, volunteers, and community groups to serve those facing poverty, housing insecurity, and social isolation. This support is more than financial—it… Continue reading
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Feb 10 2026 – They Did Not Dream of This
I spent part of my day at the drop‑in centre, helping an elderly Chinese‑speaking man fill out an application for supportive housing. The form was long and clinical, full of questions that would be difficult for anyone to answer, let alone someone who has lived through years of instability. We worked through it slowly, line… Continue reading
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February 10 2026 – Yesterday’s Call‑In Program Reminded Me Why SOGI123 Still Matters
Yesterday I joined AM1470’s Special Topic Hotline (Call‑In Program) from 5–6pm as one of the guests discussing the implementation of SOGI123 in schools. The entire program was conducted in Cantonese, which meant the conversation unfolded in the emotional language of our community — the language many of us use when we are most honest, most… Continue reading
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Why Education—and SOGI 123—Have Me Thinking Seriously About School Trusteeship
A Personal Reflection, Not a Declaration I want to begin with clarity and honesty. I have not made a final decision about whether I will run for school trustee in the coming term. I am also not certain whether that would be as an independent or as part of a group. These questions are part… Continue reading
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Dec 10th, 2025 – Reflecting on Human Rights Day: Beyond the Headlines and the Toxic Drug Crisis
On December 10th we mark the anniversary of the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Each year BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner invites us to pause, reflect, and engage with pressing issues that shape our collective life. Today I had the privilege of attending the Beyond the Headlines speaker… Continue reading
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Dec 3rd, 2025 – Standing in Solidarity: Reflections on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I had the privilege of joining the Richmond Centre for Disability in their celebration. The atmosphere was filled with warmth as staff, volunteers, and members gathered to honor resilience, community, and the ongoing journey toward inclusion. I was grateful to meet again with Chris, one… Continue reading
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Nov 7, 2025 – A Coffee Conversation with Councilor Carol Day: Holding Compassion and Caution Together
Yesterday, I sat across from Richmond City Councilor Carol Day at a local coffee shop, just two people, two cups of coffee, and a shared concern for our community. What unfolded was not a political transaction, but a human exchange. Carol has been accused by some of selling drugs to those struggling with addiction, a… Continue reading
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