Coverage of Community Support

Although there was anti-Chinese sentiment at the time, there was support from other community members, backing the Chinese community during these rough times. Many would write letters to the Toronto Star newspaper, expressing their solidarity with the Chinese community and insisting that the Chinese community and their businesses are not solely responsible for the traffic issues in the neigbourhood.

The headline from the Toronto Star states ‘Chinese not at fault in Agincourt jam,’ suggesting a defense against blame placed on the Chinese community for local traffic problems.