Scarlett Liu

Scarlett Liu covers news in Markham and Richmond Hill under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada, with a focus on the Chinese community. She speaks English and Chinese. She is hosted by Torstar Community Brands

Recent Work by Scarlett

Thornhill teen uses machine learning, AI to treat Tourette syndrome

Over the past year, Di has assembled a team of people from University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, and a few others to work on a biotechnology startup to support the treatment field for Tourette syndrome

Jan 9, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Aurora clown launches funny online show for kids during pandemic

'Through my goofy characters, I try to teach children that hard work, persistence, are very important in life,” says Arthur Kantemirov

Aug 25, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

Online COVID-19 platform opens up world of learning, connection for local Chinese community

Everything from tai chi and language lessons to musical performances are offered on the platform launched by the Chinese Volunteer Association

May 11, 2020 5:12 PM Read more >

Requests for seniors programs continue to grow during pandemic: CHATS

'The outbreak has left us with a lot of emotions that cannot be expressed in words, but I can feel their gratitude and hope that when this is over, we really need to give each other a big hug,' says volunteer

Apr 25, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Chinese supermarkets taking customers' temperature as COVID-19 safety measure

Newmarket's Ranch Fresh Supermarket has had an employee at the front door to take the temperature of all customers since the end of March because they believe prevention is more important than treatment in dealing with COVID-19, spokesperson says

Apr 24, 2020 4:35 PM Read more >

COVID-19 leaves some Chinese visitors stranded in York Region

A 20-day visit has stretched into a two-month stay for Cindy Lin, who is renting a home in Aurora with her child until flights to China resume

Apr 16, 2020 5:09 PM Read more >