Vancouver Sun • 4th November 2024

B.C. workers facing ban on open-net farming worry about the loss of their livelihood

Those who oppose open-net fish farms are frustrated by delays in phasing them out but the farms have generated wealth and jobs for a generation of people

CBC British Columbia • 24th September 2024

Here are 3 big changes restaurateurs say they need to be profitable

Restaurateurs claim to have answers to the many challenges confronting Vancouver’s food scene. We take a closer look at which solutions are proving effective and which are falling short.

CBC British Columbia • 19th September 2024

How Vancouver restaurants are struggling to survive

In this episode of Recipe for Change, we examine the significant challenges facing Vancouver's restaurant industry in the aftermath of the pandemic.

CBC British Columbia • 17th September 2024

Is restaurant work a real job?

When are you going to get a real job? We delve into how the question affects workers, their perception of the restaurant industry, and the challenges it poses to retaining them.

The Globe and Mail • 20th April 2024

President of TED conference acknowledges inviting Bill Ackman to forum came with risks

The president of the TED conference acknowledged this week that inviting billionaire investor Bill Ackman to address the annual forum came with some risks.

The Globe and Mail • 18th April 2024

As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans

Fish farmers in British Columbia are asking the federal government to either extend a deadline that will end the practice of open-net salmon farming, forcing their businesses to close, or to release a transition plan to ensure operators know what their future holds.

The Globe and Mail • 15th April 2024

Terry Fox memorabilia collection finds new home at Royal BC Museum

After seven years of searching, the Terry Fox Foundation has finally found a home for tens of thousands of artifacts from the cancer research activist’s historic run across the country.

Medium • 25th October 2025

How Should We Live Our Lives?

Finding the healthiest balance of signal versus noise.

Track and Food Podcast • 5th October 2025

The BCLDB Strike, Michelin Awards & The Death of the “Foodie” — w/ James Iranzad

In this episode of Track & Food, I sit down with my good friend James Iranzad of Gooseneck Hospitality (Bufala, Lucky Taco, Bells & Whistles) to unpack three big conversations shaping BC’s dining scene right now.

YouTube • 2nd October 2025

Do Restaurants Have More to Lose Than to Gain When Ranked?

In the world of restaurants, rankings are a double-edged sword: they can spark celebration, but they also carry the potential sting of disappointment. As behavioral economics teaches us, our fear of loss often outweighs our joy in gain — and for restaurants, slipping even a notch can feel more devastating than last year’s win felt triumphant. As we recognize excellence in dining, such as Michelin, I’m curious to reflect on what these awards truly mean — for brands, for chefs, and for the risks they take in chasing fame. This video attempts to explore this narrative with some excellent interviews.

Medium • 2nd September 2025

Can Trust in Media be Rebuilt — Or Is the Rift Permanent?

As legacy media struggles with bias while social media and AI rise, how do we make sense of a world of blurred narratives?

Medium • 11th August 2025

Busyness: Why We Pretend to Be More Booked Than We Are

From the fallacy of our social media feeds to missed engagements with friends, understanding the reasons we want others to think we have busy lives.

Medium • 29th July 2025

Why Nostalgia is Ruining the Music We’ve Always Loved

How legacy tours feed our longing for the past — and what we lose when we chase it.

Medium • 17th July 2025

If Tipping Culture Were Removed, What Would We Pay Our Servers?

A hypothetical thought experiment.

Medium • 17th July 2025

Is a Settler’s Mindset the Way to Go in the Restaurant Industry?

When opening a new restaurant, is it better to charge ahead as a pioneer — or wait, watch, and settle in smartly?

Scout Magazine • 16th July 2025

Talking Tip-Flation, No-Show Fees, Meatless Menus, and Re-Finding the Spark

In this episode, we dive into some of the more pressing (and sometimes frustrating) issues the hospitality world is experiencing right now – beginning with ‘tip-flation’ and the growing backlash from consumers. Is the tipping model completely broken? Or are people just ti...

Scout Magazine • 19th June 2025

James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Dish on Awards, Openings & the Soul of Hospitality

Once again, I’m joined by my good friends James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus) for another of our signature catch-ups. In this episode, we discuss the buzz around recent restaurant awards — Van Mag, Canada’s 100 Best, and North...

Medium • 19th May 2025

Navigating My Friend's Journeys Into Sobriety — A Puzzling Expedition

More and more of my friends have gone sober. Recalibrating our friendships has been a unique experience.

Scout Magazine • 12th May 2025

Group Chat: Vancouver’s Cocktail Scene In Focus

In this episode, I’m joined by four of Vancouver’s top bar talents – Amber Bruce (The Keefer Bar, June), Tara Davies (Chupito Cocteleria), Andrew Kong (Suyo), and Alexa Gervais (L’Abattoir) — for a roundtable discussion on the state of Vancouver’s cocktail scene. With Nor...

Medium • 14th February 2025

The Diamond Effect — Is Vancouver Ripe for a Cocktail Bar Revolution?

Ideas to spark a new 3.0 era.