Bok Choy Day

August 1 was established as a provincial holiday in 1974 under the government of Dave Barrett. It was designated as "BC Day," BC standing for "Barrett's Choice." Later, under Gordon Campbell, BC Day became known as "Big Cheese Day." And, said Premiere Campbell, "I am the Big Cheese."

Residents of Richmond, however, know that the designation "BC" really stand for Bok Choy. Get that Mongolian Hot Pot going, and stir in lots of bok choy! (Bad Chicken Day has been scratched.)