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Sweet Sips at Sweet 7 Chinese dessert chain has two locations in Vancouver

This Chinese dessert chain from Shanghai has 1,500 locations globally open.substack.com/pub/bernunit...

Vancouver Chinatown's last post office, a 'lifeline' for community, facing closure | CBC News Community groups in Vancouver’s Chinatown are fighting Canada Post’s plan to close the neighbourhood’s only post office, calling it a “lifeline” for seniors, low-income residents and cultural associat...

Vancouver Chinatown's last post office, a 'lifeline' for community, facing closure www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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My old hood!!!

Chinese restaurant owner Amy Poon gets steamy at her new London joint With open flames banned in the 18th-century building overlooking the Thames that houses Poon’s at Somerset House, Poon had to get creative.

Great talking to culinary entrepreneur Amy Poon about her passion for Chinese food despite the challenges of opening a restaurant in a heritage building in London. www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fo...

The Backlash Has Arrived: 6 Takeaways From a Good Night for Democrats

The Backlash Has Arrived: 6 Takeaways From a Good Night for Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...

He Survived the Invasion. What He Really Wanted Was a Friend.

He Survived the Invasion. What He Really Wanted Was a Friend. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...

A Beloved Clothing Store Closed. A Customer Bought All 4,500 Items.

A Beloved Clothing Store Closed. A Customer Bought All 4,500 Items. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/b...

The Delicious Flavours of Shunde Cuisine A restaurant in Metro Vancouver gives diners a taste of the origins of Cantonese cuisine

A restaurant in Metro Vancouver gives diners a taste of the origins of Cantonese cuisine open.substack.com/pub/bernunit...

For some people it gives them purpose...

Karine Jean-Pierre and a Book Tour Most Authors Would Not Dream Of

Karine Jean-Pierre and a Book Tour Most Authors Would Not Dream Of www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...

Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit.

Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...

My mom and Dr. DeepSeek In China and around the world, the sick and lonely turn to AI.

When your mother would rather turn to AI than her doctor for medical advice... restofworld.org/2025/ai-chat...

Sigh... so close!

2025 Treat Count: Halloween spirit not dampened in Metro Vancouver — despite rain and Blue Jays | CBC News Even through inclement weather and a riveting Toronto Blue Jays game, CBC B.C.'s treat count reveals that the Halloween spirit remained alive and well. Some readers told us they gave out 1,000 pieces ...

"Treat count results show that rain and Blue Jays didn't damper Metro Vancouver's Halloween spirit"

#treatcount2025 #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Los Angeles Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions behind Yamamoto's brilliance, Will Smith HR The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in 11 innings in Game 7 to claim the World Series for the second straight year

Breaking News from @theathletic.com: The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in seven games to become the first repeat World Series winners in 25 years.

Billie Eilish to billionaires: 'No hate, but give your money away, shorties' Grammy and Oscar winner Billie Eilish called on billionaires to give away more of their wealth. Speaking at the WSJ.

Billie Eilish to billionaires: ‘No hate, but give your money away, shorties’ apnews.com/article/bill...

We went around a few blocks in Mackenzie Heights after the rain stopped around 7.30pm and a lot of houses were dark this year compared to last year.

City of Vancouver terminates Floata restaurant's lease after 30 years in Chinatown | CBC News A large seafood restaurant, known for hosting banquets in Vancouver's Chinatown, has closed with the city posting a lease termination notice on its door.

City of Vancouver terminates Floata restaurant's lease after 30 years in Chinatown www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Chinese Restaurant Awards Expands Across Canada and Asia The accolades highlight chefs and their passion for culinary artistry

The results of the Chinese Restaurant Awards are in, not just for Vancouver, but also for Canada and Asia open.substack.com/pub/bernunit...

Inside the Heist That Shocked the World

Inside the Heist That Shocked the World www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...

How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest's most dangerous route Mountaineer Jim Morrison has skied the last un-skied route on Mount Everest. Morrison told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the his journey down the North Face of Mount Everest on Oct. 15 was a sp...

How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest's most dangerous route apnews.com/article/moun...

Vancouver Chinatown's Largest Restaurant Shutters Since the pandemic the 1,000-seat place has been struggling financially

The restaurant was either jam packed for fundraising dinners or empty... open.substack.com/pub/bernunit...

Review: Never by Rick Astley The British singer talks about his music career and how he became famous again

Enjoyed reading Rick Astley's memoir about the highs and lows of his career and why he walked away, only to come back famous again open.substack.com/pub/bernunit...

Show-Stopping Pianist Tony Yun The 24-year-old dazzled his Vancouver audience with his passion for music

Was dazzled by this young Canadian pianist with his intense performance open.substack.com/pub/bernunit...

Guillermo del Toro quote "...think about wealth for me for example. A wealthy man that has enough..."

"not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite somebody to beer..."

"...you're rich. If you have, whatever-"

"- yachts and planes and islands and you STILL need more? You're not rich."

Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."

Americans Have Lost Billions to Online Scams. How Is That Possible?

Americans Have Lost Billions to Online Scams. How Is That Possible? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/w...

Museum’s Treasures to Be Sold as Founder Faces $50 Million Legal Bill

Museum’s Treasures to Be Sold as Founder Kazuo Okada Faces $50 Million Legal Bill www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/a...

‘It’s Got to Be an Inside Job’: Jewelry Thieves Weigh In on Louvre Heist

‘It’s Got to Be an Inside Job’: Jewelry Thieves Weigh In on Louvre Heist www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/w...

Listening to Ad Man Terry O'Reilly in Person He was at the Vancouver Writers Festival promoting his latest book on mavericks

Ad man @terryoinfluence.bsky.social reveals how he puts his radio show together and insights on his latest book open.substack.com/pub/bernunit...