Two Richmond residents and former Hongkongers, Tony Cheng and Calvin Wong, successfully campaigned for a change in Canada's immigration policy, allowing them to apply for permanent residency despite initially being ineligible. The policy change, effective August 15, removes the post-secondary education requirement under the Canadian work experience stream. Both Cheng and Wong, members of the HK Pathway Stream B Alliance, expressed relief and optimism about their future in Canada. The article highlights their advocacy efforts, including lobbying MPs and working with advocacy groups, and contrasts their experiences with the political environment in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong band RubberBand concluded their 'Ciao' World Tour in North America with a final show in Vancouver, having performed across three continents and nine cities. The band's intimate venues in the US and Canada allowed for close interaction with fans. A survey conducted among attendees revealed a mix of new immigrants and long-standing residents, with a significant portion having followed RubberBand's music for over five years. The concert's atmosphere was one of reunion and connection among the diaspora, with the band's lead vocalist reflecting on the challenges of gathering and the transient nature of life. RubberBand had previously performed in Vancouver 13 years ago, and their sound engineer, Jeremy Cheng, has since immigrated there. The concert was a celebration of resilience and togetherness in the face of global upheavals.

Over 400 Coca-Cola Canada Bottling workers in Richmond have been on strike for two weeks, demanding fair wages. Workers, supported by Teamsters Local 213, are struggling with the high cost of living in Metro Vancouver. The strike began on July 13, with workers picketing outside the Richmond manufacturing facility. The company has not agreed to the wage increases demanded by the workers.

Cassandra Lau, a Grade 10 student at Hugh Boyd in Richmond, has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship by BC Transplant for her efforts to encourage organ donor registration. The scholarship is part of an awareness program targeting students in grades 10-12 to develop campaigns on the topic. Lau, interested in health sciences and aspiring to be a pediatrician, plans to use the scholarship to facilitate discussions and social media campaigns to demystify organ transplantation. British Columbia, which has an official organ donation registry, led the country in deceased organ donor rates in 2021.

A former professional driver named Pei Ma, who volunteered for the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China during the Tiananmen Square vigils, continues his activism in Canada after the organization's dissolution. Despite facing legal challenges and the risk of arrest in Hong Kong, Pei Ma remains committed to the cause of democracy and human rights. He has been involved in setting up events for the Vancouver Supports the Democratic Movement Federation and assists newly arrived Hong Kong immigrants. The article reflects on the perseverance of activists like Pei Ma and the ongoing struggle for democracy in Hong Kong.

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral took place in London, with the event being witnessed and captured through the lens of special correspondent Galileo Cheng, who paid tribute to the monarch who served dutifully for 70 years.