Ernest Perrault
Auteur van Tong : the story of Tong Louie, Vancouver's quiet titan
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Tong Louie not only went on to expand his father's business but he become a bridge between the Chinese and non-Chinese communities in Vancouver. His business savvy lead him to owning London Drugs, IGA and Dominion stores across British Columbia, while his vision of a multicultural society lead him to be among the first Chinese-Canadians to move out of Chinatown and into a white neighborhood where his dignity and quiet determination gradually gained him acceptance. In later life, he donated generously to various causes and institutions, including Simon Fraser University and St. Paul's Hospital.… (meer)