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June 14, 2026 Hong Kong Joint Universities Alumni (Ontario) – Milliken District Park

We are excited that HKJU (Hong Kong Joint Universities) is organizing a picnic for alumni of various universities from Hong Kong.  

Date: Sunday, June 14 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Location: Milliken District Park (Shelter C) 

Address: 5555 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough, ON M9L 1S7

Fee:    $25 For ages 12+ / $15 for ages 6-12 /   FREE for Children under 6

Activities:  Park orienteering, Games, Lucky Draw, Great Food, Mingle & Connect

Lunch: Gourmet Chinese lunch (vegetarian options available with prior registration, arrangements will be made by the organizers)

Parking:  Free parking for Milliken District Park is available, with the main lot located at 5555 Steeles Ave E (between McCowan Rd & Middlefield Rd) and additional parking at the Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre (4325 McCowan Rd).

Park Rules: Smoking, consuming alcoholic beverages, using amplifiers, car sound systems, CD players, or radios are prohibited in the park. Tents larger than 10 feet by 10 feet are not allowed.

HKJU 2026 Picnic Notice

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Franki Cheng by phone:  647-739-3163 (Message / WhatsApp) or by email: franki.cheng@ieee.org

*Registration is first come first served, so please hurry up. *

Please register using the online registration form before 5pm on June 7 (Sunday) if you are interested. You will be asked to provide your name and contact phone number, as well as emergency contact person (name and phone).

Hope to see you soon!

April 19, 2026 HKUAAO Annual General Meeting & Dinner

HKUAAO hosted our 2026 AGM and Dinner on 2026 April 19 th Sunday at Lobster
Port Seafood Cuisine. The 2026-27 New Board of Directors was successfully
elected before dinner commenced. The dinner was well attended by over 100
Alumni and friends.
The dinner opened with an official welcome speech by the president Ms Margaret
Law, who then transfers the position to the newly elected successor president,
Mr. Franki Cheng. The new board of directors then appeared on stage and greet
the audience. The newly elected president Franki immediately delivered his
inaugural greetings, pledging for support from the alumni in the future activities.
The evening was graced by the presence of our VIP keynote speaker Dr. Joseph
Wong, who was the Founder and President of Yee Hong Foundation. He was also
the Vice- President of the Anti- W5 Movement in the 70s and 80s last century
here in Canada and he shared with the audience his valuable experience,
leadership and participation in the Anti W5 Movement.
Also present was the New Director, Mr. Bill Wong, who represents HKETO, that
has been our long-time sponsor of HKUAAO. His warm greetings evoked nostalgia
for our hometown, Hong Kong.
From the 100+ guests, about 30+ were younger and newer alumni of HKU, who
just arrived at Toronto within the past 5-6 years. We have engaged them in
helping as MCs, singing performers, stage assistants, photographer and
receptionists. The dinner reception was enjoyed by all at a warm, friendly and
relaxed ambience. All our directors have donated gifts for lucky draw, wine and
cash money for expenses, and above all, we had very good audio and sound
support from a professional production company. There were 3 singers, 2 of
whom were HKU alumni members, who have generously shared with us their
stage talents. The third one is an experienced guest singer from City U Alumni
Association. Our dinner guests have all enjoyed their performance on the dinner
night.
Also attended were JU representatives from the other universities from Hong
Kong, namely: Chinese University, Baptist University, Polytechnic University, City

HKUAAO hosted our 2026 AGM and Dinner on 2026 April 19th  Sunday at Lobster Port Seafood Cuisine. The 2026-27 New Board of Directors was successfully elected before dinner commenced. The dinner was well attended by over 100 Alumni and friends. 

The dinner opened with an official welcome speech by the president Ms Margaret Law, who then transfers the position to the newly elected successor president, Mr. Franki Cheng. The new board of directors then appeared on stage and greet the audience. The newly elected president Franki immediately delivered his inaugural greetings, pledging for support from the alumni in the future activities.

The evening was graced by the presence of our VIP keynote speaker Dr. Joseph Wong, who was the Founder and President of Yee Hong Foundation. He was also the Vice- President of the Anti- W5 Movement in the 70s and 80s last century here in Canada and he shared with the audience his valuable experience, leadership and participation in the Anti W5 Movement.

Also present was the New Director, Mr. Bill Wong, who represents HKETO, that has been our long-time sponsor of HKUAAO. His warm greetings evoked nostalgia for our hometown, Hong Kong.

From the 100+ guests, about 30+ were younger and newer alumni of HKU, who just arrived at Toronto within the past 5-6 years. We have engaged them in helping as MCs, singing performers, stage assistants, photographer and receptionists. The dinner reception was  enjoyed by all at a warm, friendly and relaxed ambience. All our directors have donated gifts for lucky draw, wine and cash money for expenses, and above all, we had very good audio and sound support from a professional production company. There were 3 singers, 2 of whom were HKU alumni members, who have generously shared with us their stage talents. The third one is an experienced guest singer from City U Alumni Association. Our dinner guests have all enjoyed their performance on the dinner night.

Also attended were JU representatives from the other universities from Hong Kong, namely:  Chinese University, Baptist University, Polytechnic University, City University, Science and Technology University, Chu Hoi University, Shu Yan University and Ling Nan University ( in no particular Order ) We thank them in their support.

The AGM dinner ended with a cordial note : group singing and group photo. And we must thank all those who offered carpooling for one another  who have yet to find their way around Greater Toronto Area.

Last but not least, we thank the Organizing Committee and Work Group for putting together such a memorable event.

Respectfully Reported by

Margaret Law, President of HKUAAO 2025-26

Immediate Past President 2026-27.

May 18, 2026 HKUAAO Victoria Day Hike at Bob Hunter Memorial Park and Dinner

We will welcome the arrival of spring with fresh forest air and sunshine by enjoying a 2.5 hours hike at Bob Hunter Memorial Park on Monday, May 18, 2026, followed by a delightful dinner gathering.


Hike: Trails at Bob Hunter Memorial Park, Scarborough

Hiking Start time: 2:00pm Monday May 18, 2026 

Hiking meeting place:Parking Lot at Bob Hunter Memorial Park (Parking area at 7277 14th Avenue)  *Please be there by 1:50 pm. Hike starts on time.

Directions to meeting Place: Steeles Ave E, turn left on Ressor Rd, turn left on 14th Ave, follow signs and turn left on driveway to the parking lot.

Hiking Fee: $5 for non-members hiker to cover insurance (to be collected onsite) / Free for HKUAAO members (HKUAAO Membership Information)

Dinner: Crown Jewel Fine Dining (御膳豪庭)  325 Bamburgh Cir, Scarborough, ON M1W 3Y1

Dinner Time: 6:00pm

Dinner Costs: $50/Adult,  $25/Child (age 6-12), Free for Child (age under 6)

Payment: Email transfer the total amount (Dinner fee only) to hkuaaont@hku.hk  within 24 hours of registration. All payment must be received before Monday May 11, 2026.

Family members and friends are welcome.

*The trails may be muddy. Please bring a pair of shoes to change after hike.
*Please bring light jacket, hat. water, snack, mosquito spray, hiking stick, etc. as needed
*Please form carpool as parking spaces are limited.

Please register using the online registration form before Monday May 11, 2026 if you are interested. You will be asked to provide your name and contact phone number, as well as emergency contact person (name and phone) and indicate if you will join dinner as well.  (Dinner registration is on a first come first serve basis, please register early)

All registrants and their guests are asked to read the waiver as follow.*

Click here to read HKUAAO – Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk
By registering, you are acknowledging that you and your guests have read, understood, accepted and will abide by the terms and conditions of the said waiver.

If you have any questions or need carpool arrangements, please contact Mr. Romeo Au by email: romeoyhau@hotmail.com

Hope to see you soon!​

April 19, 2026 HKUAAO Annual General Meeting & Dinner

Please join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening of good food, warm conversations, and reconnecting with fellow HKU alumni.

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Lobster Port
Address: 7501 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 2W1

Cost:

  • Members: $80
  • Non-members: $85
  • Children (6–12 years old): $40

Payment: Please email transfer the total amount to hkuaaont@hku.hk. To confirm your seat, please e-transfer to hkuaaont@hku.hk within the next 72 hours. Your registration will only be confirmed once payment is received.  If you would cancel your registration, please email to hkuaaont@hku.hk.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/k1fHFHKqzrxtLJx56

For additional information, please contact:  
Margaret Law 416-576-6683; margaret.law@newhorizonlionsclub.org
Tim Cheng 416-270-9830; tacheng0202@gmail.com
Raymond Leung 416-816-3682; rl_wm@yahoo.com

We will elect the new board of directors and executive committee members for the new term starting April 19, 2026 to the next A.G.M.
This is an opportunity to network with old and new friends, HKU exchange students, and to have a fun evening.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

NOTICE is further given that the Annual General Meeting of the Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario will be held on Sunday, the 19th day of April, 2026 at 5:00p.m. at the Lobster Port Restaurant, 7501 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 2W1,with the following business to be transacted:-

To receive and consider the Annual Report for 2025 -2026;
To receive and consider the Treasurer’s Report;
To elect directors and members of the Executive Committee of the Association for the new term starting April 19, 2026 to the next A.G.M;
To transact any other business.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any regular member in good standing shall be entitled to nominate, or second a nomination of, another regular member in good standing to Nominating Committee and to be elected to the Board of Directors ( a.k.a. Executive Committee), and to cast vote at the election, all in accordance with the Nomination Guidelines and Election Procedures.  Any such nomination should be emailed to the Nominating Committee of the Association at: hkuaaont@hku.hk no later than April 12, 2026.  

By the order of the Board of Directors
Agnes Man, Secretary, March 18, 2026

For nominations please follow the attached guideline.

DOWNLOAD HKUAAO Nomination Guidelines and Election Procedures

DOWNLOAD Nomination Form for HKUAAO Executive Committee Election

February 24, 2026 Outdoor Photography in Winter White 冬日戶外攝影

Date : February 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Time : 7:30- 9:00pm

Topic : Outdoor Photography in Winter White 冬日戶外攝影 

Format : Microsoft Teams ( The meeting link will be sent on or before February 22, 2026. )

Online Registration : https://forms.gle/xrRCMUYvYQ2gXmXJ8

Speaker : Peter C. H. Lau  劉志豪 ( HKU Graduate 1983 )
Current President of The Chinese Canadian Photographic Society Of Toronto ( CCPST ), Current President of Sing Fai Sports Club, Organizer of the 17th All Community Games 2026. Photography Title : ACCPS ( Associate CCPST ) and MPSA ( Master Photographic Society Of America )

Outdoor photography in cold winter is a sensory experience that combines breathtaking visual serenity with demanding technical challenges. I will share my experience  in choosing  the appropriate camera gears, photo-taking & photo-editing technique.  Besides, I will showcase some of my photos which are taken in Canada, Japan and China.

October 11, 2025 Dinner with HKU President in Toronto

Alumni Dinner with HKU President Professor Xiang Zhang in Toronto

Dear Alumni,

We cordially invite you to join us for a dinner with the President of HKU, Professor Xiang Zhang 張翔, who will be stopping over in Toronto this October. He will be joined by the HKU delegation, Professor Yang Wang 汪揚, Vice-President (Institutional Advancement), Mr W K Tsang, Director of President’s Office, and myself.

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 5:30pm Reception, 6:00pm Dinner
Venue: Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel
Address: 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2, Canada
Dress Code: Business Casual

Please join this special dinner to get connected.
**The registration is closed and we look forward to welcoming you at our future events.**

I look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Monica Wong
Director (Alumni Affairs)
Development & Alumni Affairs Office
G/F, Hung Hing Ying Building, The University of Hong Kong
T: (852) 3917 1707     M: (852) 9020 9750     alumni.hku.hk

Development & Alumni Affairs Office, HKU

October 5, 2025 HKUAAO Fall Hike at Drysdale Tract and Hollidge Tract, York Region   🍂🍁 🥾

We will admire the fall forest scent and colors by having a 2.5 hours Loop on Sunday October 5, 2025, followed by a dinner party at SamWoo BBQ Restaurant.

Hike:  Drysdale Tract and Hollidge Tract, York Region

Hiking meeting time/place: 1:15pm Sunday October 5, 2025 at Drysdale Tract parking lot at 16242 York/Durham Line 

Hiking Fee: $5 for non-members hiker to cover insurance (to be collected onsite) / Free for HKUAAO members

Dinner: Sam Woo BBQ Restaurant (三和燒臘酒家) 375 Bamburgh Circle, Scarborough

Dinner Time: 6:00pm

Dinner Costs: $40/Adult,  $20/Child (age 6-12 ), Free for Child (age under 6)

Payment: Email transfer the total amount (Dinner fee only) to hkuaaont@hku.hk  *Dinner fee has to be eTransferred to HKUAAO within 24 hours to confirm your seats.

Family members and friends are welcome.

*The trails may be muddy. Please bring a pair of shoes to change after hike.
*Please bring light jacket, hat. water, snack, mosquito spray, hiking stick, etc. as needed
*Please form carpool as parking spaces are limited.

Please register using the online registration form if you are interested. You will be asked to provide your name and contact phone number, as well as emergency contact person (name and phone) and indicate if you will join dinner as well.  (Dinner registration is limited to 45 on a first come first serve basis, please register early)

All registrants and their guests are asked to read the waiver as follow.*
Click here to read HKUAAO – Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk
By registering, you are acknowledging that you and your guests have read, understood, accepted and will abide by the terms and conditions of the said waiver.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tim Cheng by email: tacheng0202@gmail.com

Hope to see you soon!

September 6, 2025 HKUAAO Alumni Networking Day

On September 6, 2025, HKUAAO successfully hosted the Alumni Networking Event for the very first time at the Richard Charles Lee Canada–Hong Kong Library. More than 60 alumni from diverse sectors—including finance, banking, business administration, education, law and legal services, healthcare, arts and more came together to enjoy a day of reunion with old friends and networking with the new ones.

A highlight of the afternoon was the exclusive library tour led by Dr. Maria Lau, Director of the Richard Charles Lee Canada–Hong Kong Library. Alumni enjoyed the rare opportunity to explore the library’s unique collections and archives of Hong Kong literature and historical journals.

Through small-group networking sessions and interactive games, participants deepened their connections not only with each other but also with their alma mater, the University of Hong Kong, while exploring the unique historical ties between Hong Kong and Canada.

Looking ahead, HKUAAO is committed to organizing more networking events to continue fostering meaningful connections among our members.

August 24, 2025 Special HKUMed Alumni Dinner with Prof. Lap-Chee Tsui & Prof. C.S. Lau

On August 24, 2025, HKUAAO held the Special HKUMed Alumni Dinner with Prof. Lap-Chee Tsui and Prof. C.S. Lau at 6:00 pm at Lobster Port Seafood Restaurant in Markham. Hosted by Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, this special occasion welcomed Professor C.S. Lau, Vice President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health) and Dean of Medicine at HKU, along with other members of the HKUMed delegation: 
Professor Ying-Shing Chan, Senior Advisor to the Dean cum Director of Campus Development and Infrastructure
Professor David Bishai, Director and Clinical Professor of School of Public Health
Professor Chia-Chin Lin, Director of School of Nursing and Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Professor in Nursing
Ms. Wing Ho, Faculty Secretary, LKS Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Victor Chan, Assistant Registrar, LKS Faculty of Medicine

The evening brought together HKU alumni in Ontario for a 10-course Chinese banquet, fostering meaningful connections between alumni and the HKUMed team.

The event provided a warm platform for alumni to reconnect, exchange insights, and strengthen the bonds between HKU’s global community and the Faculty of Medicine.

October 18, 2025 Hong Kong Joint Universities Alumni (Ontario) – HKJU Activity Day and Annual Dinner 2025

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Hong Kong Joint Universities Alumni (HKJU) presents the 25th Anniversary Annual Dinner on October 18, 2025 (Saturday). We warmly invite you to join this memorable evening filled with celebration, fine dining, and live entertainment.

Date: 18 October 2025 (Saturday)

Time: Starts at 6:00 pm

Venue: Casa Victoria 紫爵金宴 (8601 Warden Ave unit 4-6, Unionville, ON L3R 0B5)

Menu : 10-course Chinese Cuisine

Dinner Fee: CAD $70 (E-transfer to hkuaaont@hku.hk, seats will only be confirmed once payment is received) Children aged 6 and below sharing meal with parent: Free

Registration : Please register via https://forms.gle/8WVNaku99f6YR3qW7 (E-transfer to hkuaaont@hku.hk)

Due to seating limitations, we encourage you to register early. First come, first served.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Franki Cheng by phone:  647-739-3163 (Message / WhatsApp) or by email: franki.cheng@ieee.org

We look forward to celebrating this milestone 25th Anniversary with you!