It ceased to be a distinctly ethnic Japanese area during World War II when Japanese Canadians were interned and had their properties permanently confiscated by the King government, and although some Japanese returned after the war, the community never revived to the original state.
It lost its unique cultural identity during World War II when Japanese Canadians were detained and their properties were permanently seized by the government, and although some Japanese individuals returned after the war, the community never regained its original character.