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While many of us are no longer making our daily commute to work, there is still plenty of time to incorporate a podcast into the daily routine. Whether you prefer to listen on a daily walk or while cooking dinner, podcasts give us an audio escape and help us learn new things. Two local journalists have created a podcast that will not only entertain you, but also teach you everything you need to know about the latest hot topics and breaking news stories.
Decomplicated is a news-explainer podcast that helps break down major headlines for your own understanding. Hosted by Rumneek Johal and Carol Eugene Park, Decomplicated will help you better understand what’s trending, why it’s trending, and why you should care.
The podcast is released two times a week, with a supporting newsletter that is delivered daily. The topics are diverse, covering everything from housing prices to psychedelic mushrooms. Most recently, the team discussed people who are travelling during the pandemic. This episode looked at how and why people are still vacationing a year after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode takes a complicated story and deconstructs it so that the reader/listener can experience it in a digestible manner.
Unlike traditional newspapers and media publications, Decomplicated is less concerned with being the first to break news and more concerned with providing the whole story. In today’s media, much of what we hear and see is filtered through a chain of command and edited beyond recognition. These two journalists are willing to ask questions, spend the time, and dig deeper, so that the reader gets the entire story. As two women of colour, Rumneek and Carol offer a unique voice that is truly Canadian and reflective of their communities. Rumneek is a first-generation Punjabi-Canadian who grew up in Surrey. In her career, she has worked with CBC Toronto and Daily Hive. Carol comes from a Korean family with previous experience with CBC Podcasts, the Globe and Mail, The Tyee, and Global News.
Decomplicated is a news experience for people who are too busy to read the whole story. Hosted by two Canadian journalists of colour, Decomplicated is the fresh take on current events and breaking news that you have been looking for. Stay up to date with daily newsletters and weekly podcasts, designed to make news a more digestible and accessible experience.
Celebrate National Pizza Day and Support Local!
National Pizza Day, a day that’s garnered more than 200k Instagram shares, is coming up on February 9, 2021. And what pairs best with pizza? Beer, of course.
As the expert in brewing with simple yet high quality ingredients, Coors Organic wants to help Canadians Savour What’s Simple this National Pizza Day by partnering with Bowen Island Pizza Co. to create a limited time only ‘Savour What’s Simple’ pizza that gives back.
The Savour What’s Simple pizza will be made with simple, fresh and high quality ingredients and available to consumers exclusively on National Pizza Day.
HOW YOUR PIZZA GIVES BACK
For every Savour What’s Simple pizza ordered, Coors Organic will match the purchase price and make a donation to Second Harvest, a charity focused on connecting excess food to those in need.
HOW TO GET YOUR PIZZA
On February 9th, support local and order a ‘Savour What’s Simple’ pizza from Bowen Island Pizza Co. to enjoy on National Pizza Day.
Order in person, by phone, or through Skip the Dishes.
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Coors Organic is one of the latest additions to the Coors™ portfolio and is a first of its kind for the brand. It’s a light, organic lager that is expertly brewed with minimal ingredients for an elevated taste.
Located in the heart of North Vancouver in popular Lonsdale Quay, Bowen Island Pizza Co. creates high-quality, thin crust pizzas that have become a favourite among locals!
In this episode, I brought on an old friend of mine, Varan Rakhra. Varan is a former professional Bhangra dancer and judge, and has a wealth of knowledge on both Punjabi culture and diaspora, and the agrarian crisis in India.
In this episode, we discussed our opinions, and would love to hear what you think. As a disclaimer, swear words are used in this episode, so it may be best suited for adults.
If “yum” is your favourite way to talk about food, you’ll get a mouthful ordering at Jollibee.
And you’ll get that chance sometime in the coming months when the cherished Fillipino fast-food chain opens in Newton’s Strawberry Hill Shopping Center.
The wildly popular Jollibee first launched as an ice cream parlour 45 years ago and claims to be the “largest fast-food chain brand in the Philippines.
” It boasts about offering a taste of home for the international community as “a stronghold of heritage and monument of Filipino pride.”
Jollibee is aggressively taking its cheerful vibe, mash-up dishes and family-friendly atmosphere around the world and opened its first Canadian location in 2016. It has yet to arrive in B.C. though is expected to open imminently on Vancouver’s Granville Street.
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What’s for you? Spicy or regular?
Dubbed the “McDonald’s of the Philippines,” Jollibee is also known as “JFC,” and the Jollibee Food Corporation embraces the acronym that hints at its own finger-licking-good fried chicken and signature secret recipe.
Amazing Aloha Yumburger
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There it is. Yum is right in the name.
The Canadian menu includes the Big Yumburger, the Cheesy Yumburger, and the Amazing Aloha Yumburger with bacon and a slice of pineapple. Hawaiian pizza on a bun, basically. Can’t wait!
Jolly Spaghetti
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When Anthony Bourdain visited a Manilla location of the “wackiest, jolliest place on Earth,” he dove right into that Jolly Spaghetti and its hotdog toppings. His review: “Deranged, yet strangely alluring.”
Burger Steak
This pile of hamburgers and mushroom gravy is missing an adjective. May I suggest, “Yum”?
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Palabok Fiesta and Family Platters
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When it arrives in Surrey, there will be platters and palabok.
The Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre will get a facelift near the intersection of 120th and 72nd with Jollibee’s new 3,400-square-foot restaurant and outdoor patio.
The City of Surrey approved the development in December and said the new Jollibee will “improve the streetscape” near the busy intersection.
Ube pie
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Ube is made from taro and used in all kinds of desserts, from pastries to ice cream, and is a striking, photo-ready shade of purple.
Peach mango pie is also on the Canadian menu.
The City reported $1.46 billion in building permit values in 2020, and Mayor Doug McCallum is confident that despite a brief dip in construction at the beginning of the pandemic, construction trends will continue through 2021.
Looking at upcoming concrete high-rise projects in the City Centre core, there looks to be 15 projects nearing the end of their application process. If all goes smoothly in their final stages, we can anticipate a total of 9,743 residential units, as well as a substantial supply of office and retail space, and community amenities.
Holland Parkside – 9905 King George Blvd & 13545 – 13583 98A Ave
(Project # 18 – 0217; more information found here: https://bit.ly/38X8VL2)
A rezoning and general development permit application has been filed with the City of Surrey to allow for the development of Holland Parkside with four towers, creating a master-planned mixed-use transit-oriented neighbourhood at an important Surrey City Centre destination and crossroads. The plan proposes a 204 suite 19-storey market rental apartment building and a 10-storey office building, both fronting on King George Boulevard, a 42-storey condominium apartment building in the site’s southwest corner and a 36-storey condominium apartment building in the site’s northwest corner. Along King George Boulevard will be an active retail/commercial frontage directly across the street from the SkyTrain Station, creating a mixed-use podium on top of which will be an expansive courtyard between the four towers.
(centurygroup.ca/project/holland-parkside)
10335 133 Street
(Project #: 18 – 0125; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2rAK4ZJ)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Single Family Residential Zone (RF) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a 26-storey high-rise residential tower consisting of approximately 223 dwelling units.
13317-13335 King George Blvd
(Project #: 17-0397; more information found here: http://bit.ly/2wEP5jr)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from CHI and CD to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a multiple residential developments consisting of three high-rise buildings with podiums and two low-rise buildings (Phase One (1) 239 Residential Units and 583 sq. m. of Commercial Space).
Parks & Yards – 9656 King George Boulevard
(Project #: 18 – 0276; more information found here: https://bit.ly/ADkuc5)
A rezoning has been approved and a development permit has been issued for the development of a 38 storey high-rise residential tower including 6 levels of commercial and a low-rise commercial building, including the preservation of the North Surrey Medical Building.
10440 Whalley Boulevard
(Project # 19-0202; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2MZJEpQ)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Downtown Commercial Zone (C-35) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a 31-storey high-rise residential tower consisting of approximately 234 dwelling units.
13265 104 Avenue
(Project # 18-0393; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2Msm2uD)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Multiple Residential 45 Zone (RM-45) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a 21-storey rental apartment building and 26-storey market apartment building in City Centre consisting of 424 residential units.
Rize Passages – 10138 Whalley Boulevard
(Project #: 7918-0289-00; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2BmRtAb)
The proposal has been approved for rezoning and a development permit has been issued for a mixed-use project, consisting of three high-rise residential towers (23-storey, 32-storey and 39-storey), two 13-storey mid-rise market rental residential towers, one 6-storey apartment building and ground-level retail/commercial space including a café and daycare.
13245 104 Avenue
(Project # 18-0443; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2P6KNP3)
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The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Multiple Residential 45 Zone (RM-45) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a 13-storey rental apartment building and a 16-storey market apartment building on the subject property in a two-phase development in City Centre.
13437 105 Avenue
(Project # 19-0223; more information found here: https://bit.ly/31z3PQI)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Single Family Residential Zone (RF) and Duplex Residential Zone (RM-D) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a 1,026 residential units and 466 sq. m. of commercial space within two high-rise residential towers and one mid-rise residential building including a ground floor child care facility and associated amenity space.
10547 City Parkway and 13468 105A Avenue
(Project # 19-0214; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2P0EbRX)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Single Family Residential Zone (RF) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to the Draft stage for the development of 2 high-rise residential towers consisting of approximately 1,014 dwelling units in City Centre.
13748 104 Avenue
(Project # 7919-0060-00, 7919-0060-01; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2zz0KHJ)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Community Commercial Zone (C-8) and Comprehensive Development Zone to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a mixed-use phased development consisting of three high-rise buildings. Phase 1 consists of a 33-storey residential tower with ground floor commercial space.
10731 King George Boulevard
(Project #: 19 – 0048; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2pH78bG)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Community Commercial Zone (C-8), Town Centre Commercial Zone (C-15) and Highway Commercial Industrial Zone (CHI) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a mixed-use high-rise building.
Brightside – 13550 105 Avenue & 13583 104 Avenue
(Project #: 18 – 0350; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2rrDVlp)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Community Commercial Zone (C 8) and Highway Commercial Industrial Zone (CHI) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a mixed-use phased development consisting of three high-rise buildings and two low-rise buildings. Phase 1 consists of a 40-storey residential tower with ground floor commercial space.
10662 King George Boulevard
(Project #: 19-0372; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2tR3JsD)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Town Centre Commercial Zone (C-15) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of 2 mixed-use high-rise towers consisting of approximately 1,019 residential dwelling units and 731 square metres of commercial floor area in City Centre.
The Holland (Phase 2) – 13333 Old Yale Road
(Project #: 19 – 0105; more information found here: https://bit.ly/2UoHV11)
The proposal is in its third reading to rezone the property from Comprehensive Development (CD) Bylaw No. 19661 to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) and its development permit is in the Approval to Draft stage for the development of a 32-storey residential apartment building in City Centre.
In this podcast episode, Vin and I have a dialog with Dr. Harjit Singh Grewal and Amudi.
Dr. Harjit Singh Grewal is a professor at the University of Calgary, where he focuses on the Punjab region and Sikh religion. Amudi is a farmer in Washington State, where he owns and operates the Olive Branch Ranch. Amudi also comes from a family of Palestinian farmers, who have spent generations harvesting olives and raising livestock.
In this dialog, we discuss the plight of Indian farmers, and analyze the plight of Palestinian and North American farmers, in an effort to identify key similarities across these different groups. We ultimately try to analyze what has happened to all of these groups of farmers, to understand and predict what the future of Indian farmers might look like, if India’s 3 newly passed agricultural bills are not re-written.
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This episode contains an interview with Dr. Harjit SIngh Grewal, which was a part of a broader 3 hour fundraising event. In this episode, we share a pre-recorded interview we did with Dr. Harjit Singh Grewal. Dr. Grewal has a Ph.D in Asian studies from the University of Michigan. He is is currently a professor at the University of Calgary, where he focuses on Sikh studies. In this 90+ minute interview, Dr. Grewal dives deep into why farmers are protesting, the mandi system, the agriculture bills that have provoked protesters, and more.
Money was raised for the Indian protesters. The event was hosted by PlanEvents.ca, with Pammy and Gurk from Coaches Don’t Play, and DJ Heer. Thank you to our sponsors over at Chutney’s Indian Grill, Rukus Avenue Radio, and Simply Bhangra.
“In light of Punjabi Farmers protesting in India, media blackouts, and misalignment, we are committed to a call to action to keeping ourselves and each other informed on what’s really going on.” Kisaan Ekta Collective is a group of individuals from Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON who are synthesizing information on the issue to transparently inform + urge a call to action to continue keeping each other informed. Visit kisaanekta.co for more information on the matter, ways to help, educational resources and artistic expressions on the matter.
In this episode, Jaclyn from Brave and Free Adventures inspires the lower mainland to head into the wilderness with their families. Below is a summary of what was discussed:
- How Jaclyn and her family got into the outdoors and started Brave and Free Adventures
- Tips for navigating the outdoors during COVID
- General trail etiquette
- Tips on what to pack when you’re headed outdoors
- Outdoor destinations for the wet and cold weather
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