Christopher Cheung
@bychrischeung.bsky.social
Vancouver things. Teaching at BCIT j-school. Former staff reporter at the Tyee. Author of "Under the White Gaze" and the forthcoming "Very Vancouver." www.christophercheung.net
Trying to scare the students with their greatest fear... Hide your Oxford commas!
October 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Trying to scare the students with their greatest fear... Hide your Oxford commas!
Already shared with my j-school class. Thanks for speaking up, Jackie!
My letter to the editor has been published in the most recent issue of Maclean's Magazine. You can read it on my Substack.
jackiedives.substack.com/p/macleans-m...
jackiedives.substack.com/p/macleans-m...
Maclean's Magazine Violated My Copyright.
They asked me if they could use my photographs and I said no, so they hired an illustrator.
jackiedives.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Already shared with my j-school class. Thanks for speaking up, Jackie!
Reposted by Christopher Cheung
Global News laid off 26 journalists in B.C. and Alberta today.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
September 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Global News laid off 26 journalists in B.C. and Alberta today.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
This happens too often.
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This happens too often.
The last houses of Whalley, Surrey. On film.
August 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The last houses of Whalley, Surrey. On film.
Getting ready for back to school season! I'll be teaching journalism at BCIT.
August 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Getting ready for back to school season! I'll be teaching journalism at BCIT.
Belties! Admiring @climatesteves.bsky.social's cows by the Richmond dyke last night.
July 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Belties! Admiring @climatesteves.bsky.social's cows by the Richmond dyke last night.
Very Vancouver scene in last night's Last of Us.
May 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Very Vancouver scene in last night's Last of Us.
Not our beloved Fraser Street... My heart is broken. I feel so sick reading the horrific details of what people experienced at this evening's attack. This is a violent violation of a special safe place shared by so many, on a day to celebrate Lapu Lapu. Take care of each other.
April 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Not our beloved Fraser Street... My heart is broken. I feel so sick reading the horrific details of what people experienced at this evening's attack. This is a violent violation of a special safe place shared by so many, on a day to celebrate Lapu Lapu. Take care of each other.
A nice surprise this week! I'm nominated for the Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes alongside these great folks with impactful work. @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A nice surprise this week! I'm nominated for the Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes alongside these great folks with impactful work. @bcyukonbookprizes.bsky.social
🐟 some news 🐟
I have said goodbye to the Tyee! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since my first story, and I've been itching for some change. Reporting for the rising outlet has been the richest of adventures alongside the most talented colleagues. Thanks to all who followed along.
I have said goodbye to the Tyee! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since my first story, and I've been itching for some change. Reporting for the rising outlet has been the richest of adventures alongside the most talented colleagues. Thanks to all who followed along.
April 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🐟 some news 🐟
I have said goodbye to the Tyee! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since my first story, and I've been itching for some change. Reporting for the rising outlet has been the richest of adventures alongside the most talented colleagues. Thanks to all who followed along.
I have said goodbye to the Tyee! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since my first story, and I've been itching for some change. Reporting for the rising outlet has been the richest of adventures alongside the most talented colleagues. Thanks to all who followed along.
The flag was muted during a reckoning with residential schools. Then it was embraced by the convoy protests. Now, it's everywhere as a symbol of Canadian sovereignty.
A vexillologist, an Indigenous artist and a scholar of the right on this recent whiplash of meanings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
A vexillologist, an Indigenous artist and a scholar of the right on this recent whiplash of meanings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
A Whiplash of Feelings about the Maple Leaf | The Tyee
Canada’s flag has been buffeted by winds of controversy. Then Trump levelled his threats.
thetyee.ca
April 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The flag was muted during a reckoning with residential schools. Then it was embraced by the convoy protests. Now, it's everywhere as a symbol of Canadian sovereignty.
A vexillologist, an Indigenous artist and a scholar of the right on this recent whiplash of meanings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
A vexillologist, an Indigenous artist and a scholar of the right on this recent whiplash of meanings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
Nathaniel likes the Broadway Plan. He's a nurse who moved to the area to be near VGH, where he works. He knew his building would be demolished, but that he'd have the "strongest renter protections in Canada."
But then he found out he didn't qualify. In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
But then he found out he didn't qualify. In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
The Broadway Plan Protects Displaced Renters. But Not All | The Tyee
Some who expect cash and a new unit are surprised to learn they don’t qualify.
thetyee.ca
March 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Nathaniel likes the Broadway Plan. He's a nurse who moved to the area to be near VGH, where he works. He knew his building would be demolished, but that he'd have the "strongest renter protections in Canada."
But then he found out he didn't qualify. In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
But then he found out he didn't qualify. In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
Abbotsford is home to the oldest gurdwara in the western hemisphere, built with wood men carried on their backs from a mill where they worked. Within that family of lumber barons were two supporters of the KKK.
Here's local historians and the family on that legacy.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
Here's local historians and the family on that legacy.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
The Case of the Gurdwara, the Lumber Barons and the KKK | The Tyee
In Abbotsford, the first Sikh place of worship holds a complicated history.
thetyee.ca
March 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Abbotsford is home to the oldest gurdwara in the western hemisphere, built with wood men carried on their backs from a mill where they worked. Within that family of lumber barons were two supporters of the KKK.
Here's local historians and the family on that legacy.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
Here's local historians and the family on that legacy.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
The Dunsmuir rotted. The Winters burned down. The Balmoral was condemend.
A @thetyee.ca interview with Vancouver's building chief on the lessons learned, negligent landlords, tricky demolitions, quake-proofing SROs, and problems with vacant buildings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
A @thetyee.ca interview with Vancouver's building chief on the lessons learned, negligent landlords, tricky demolitions, quake-proofing SROs, and problems with vacant buildings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
He Decides Which Buildings Should Live or Die | The Tyee
Vancouver building chief Saul Schwebs on seismic scares, SROs, safeguarding residents and more. A Tyee interview.
thetyee.ca
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The Dunsmuir rotted. The Winters burned down. The Balmoral was condemend.
A @thetyee.ca interview with Vancouver's building chief on the lessons learned, negligent landlords, tricky demolitions, quake-proofing SROs, and problems with vacant buildings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
A @thetyee.ca interview with Vancouver's building chief on the lessons learned, negligent landlords, tricky demolitions, quake-proofing SROs, and problems with vacant buildings.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
Six progressive parties "blew up" the ballot last Vancouver election with too many candidates.
This byelection, three parties (the Greens, OneCity, COPE) have agreed to limit themselves to one candidate each to prevent a split. Two seats are up for grabs.
In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
This byelection, three parties (the Greens, OneCity, COPE) have agreed to limit themselves to one candidate each to prevent a split. Two seats are up for grabs.
In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
Why Three Parties Cut a Deal Before Vancouver’s Byelection | The Tyee
With two seats open, each will run just one candidate, an imperfect ‘formula’ to avoid progressive vote splitting.
thetyee.ca
February 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Six progressive parties "blew up" the ballot last Vancouver election with too many candidates.
This byelection, three parties (the Greens, OneCity, COPE) have agreed to limit themselves to one candidate each to prevent a split. Two seats are up for grabs.
In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
This byelection, three parties (the Greens, OneCity, COPE) have agreed to limit themselves to one candidate each to prevent a split. Two seats are up for grabs.
In @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
reading the Power 50 list again and there is too much positivity. we need the Power Baddies 50.
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
Introducing Vanmag’s 2025 Power 50 List - Vancouver Magazine
To be clear: this list isn’t about highlighting only those in power. […]
www.vanmag.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
reading the Power 50 list again and there is too much positivity. we need the Power Baddies 50.
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
I always knew Jen St. Denis was Powerful but now it's official: she made the Vanmag power list this year (#19)! It's a thrill being part of @thetyee.ca team with @jenstden.bsky.social and hearing what she's up to. Nice to see journos recognized in this space.
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
February 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I always knew Jen St. Denis was Powerful but now it's official: she made the Vanmag power list this year (#19)! It's a thrill being part of @thetyee.ca team with @jenstden.bsky.social and hearing what she's up to. Nice to see journos recognized in this space.
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
www.vanmag.com/city/power-5...
As the new Sen̓áḵw goes up, a scholar looks back at how Vancouver coveted the urban reserve, how an AG coerced an illegal sale in 1913, and how the displacement of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people sparked a political debate on how colonization should be packaged more nicely. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
When Settlers Seized and Set Fire to the Kitsilano Reserve | The Tyee
As the Squamish Nation rebuilds with an ambitious new housing project, a scholar examines its long history of displacement.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As the new Sen̓áḵw goes up, a scholar looks back at how Vancouver coveted the urban reserve, how an AG coerced an illegal sale in 1913, and how the displacement of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people sparked a political debate on how colonization should be packaged more nicely. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Reposted by Christopher Cheung
If we're all taking a moment to celebrate Canadian and local food, then there's no better time to re-post this amazing series by @bychrischeung.bsky.social about delicious local food made by family-owned businesses here in B.C.
thetyee.ca/News/2023/05...
thetyee.ca/News/2023/05...
When We Celebrate ‘Local Food,’ What Gets Left Out? | The Tyee
Diasporas produce a vital but unheralded food industry in Canada. Can we make it easier to set up shop and grow? Last in a series.
thetyee.ca
February 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If we're all taking a moment to celebrate Canadian and local food, then there's no better time to re-post this amazing series by @bychrischeung.bsky.social about delicious local food made by family-owned businesses here in B.C.
thetyee.ca/News/2023/05...
thetyee.ca/News/2023/05...
the downtown eastside is dangerous and full of luxury suvs that might lure and lock you inside
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGTi...
LOCKED l Official HD Trailer l Starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins l Only in Theater 3.21.25
YouTube video by The Avenue Film
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January 31, 2025 at 8:09 PM
the downtown eastside is dangerous and full of luxury suvs that might lure and lock you inside
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGTi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGTi...
An aunt in my family went to the grand opening and she couldn't stop telling me about the freshly-squeezed orange juice from the vending machine lol
On the Capstan Station opening:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
On the Capstan Station opening:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
Behind the Canada Line’s New Stop, Years in the Making | The Tyee
Capstan Station is finally open. How did Richmond get developers to chip in?
thetyee.ca
January 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
An aunt in my family went to the grand opening and she couldn't stop telling me about the freshly-squeezed orange juice from the vending machine lol
On the Capstan Station opening:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
On the Capstan Station opening:
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
Reposted by Christopher Cheung
Hong Kong bakeries are known for egg tarts and pineapple buns, but Lunar New Year means it's time to deep fry treats.
Pine House shreds taro, folds pastries, and crimps dumplings that go into a wok of oil — often working into the a.m.
On the Cantonese craft. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
Pine House shreds taro, folds pastries, and crimps dumplings that go into a wok of oil — often working into the a.m.
On the Cantonese craft. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
Every Day Is Fry Day Until Lunar New Year | The Tyee
From peanut dumplings to ‘taro shrimp,’ Pine House Bakery keeps the art of traditional treats alive.
thetyee.ca
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Hong Kong bakeries are known for egg tarts and pineapple buns, but Lunar New Year means it's time to deep fry treats.
Pine House shreds taro, folds pastries, and crimps dumplings that go into a wok of oil — often working into the a.m.
On the Cantonese craft. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
Pine House shreds taro, folds pastries, and crimps dumplings that go into a wok of oil — often working into the a.m.
On the Cantonese craft. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
🍃 Adriane Carr, Green champion and Vancouver councillor since 2011, has resigned.
I chatted with her in @thetyee.ca on: "losing trust" with Mayor Sim, making change in opposition, Green growth, why long meetings can be good for democracy, and the coming byelection battle.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
I chatted with her in @thetyee.ca on: "losing trust" with Mayor Sim, making change in opposition, Green growth, why long meetings can be good for democracy, and the coming byelection battle.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
Adriane Carr, Green Champion, Leaves Vancouver’s City Hall | The Tyee
From underdog to veteran councillor, she resigned mid-term. A Tyee Q&A on trust, ‘real democracy’ and what’s next.
thetyee.ca
January 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🍃 Adriane Carr, Green champion and Vancouver councillor since 2011, has resigned.
I chatted with her in @thetyee.ca on: "losing trust" with Mayor Sim, making change in opposition, Green growth, why long meetings can be good for democracy, and the coming byelection battle.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
I chatted with her in @thetyee.ca on: "losing trust" with Mayor Sim, making change in opposition, Green growth, why long meetings can be good for democracy, and the coming byelection battle.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...