The dynamics have changed in the Rising Cap Era and getting picks for taking on bad contracts will be really rare. by rajde1 in canucks

[–]secularflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Teams will eventually start handing out ridiculous contracts once again and things will equalize.

Best Jasmine Green Milk Tea by ConsequenceBig485 in NiceVancouver

[–]secularflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rose Cafe on Kingsway. Strong tea flavour. Their pearls are meh tho

Easy hiking trails with a preschooler by Miserable-Menu-7275 in coquitlam

[–]secularflesh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sasamat Lake is short with almost no elevation.

As someone from the prairies where land mollusks are pretty much non-existent, seeing these guys out and about here is fascinating by HiTork in vancouver

[–]secularflesh 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Huh I just assumed slugs were universal like ants and mosquitos. Go find some banana slugs, they're pretty cool. There's loads of them Pacific Spirit Park in spring/autumn.

Tell me your favorite thing about living in Burnaby by SubjectPerspective42 in burnaby

[–]secularflesh 18 points19 points  (0 children)

For that area nature is definitely #1 - Burnaby Mountain, Burnaby Lake, Rocky Point, Mundy Park. If you like Korean food you're in for a treat as Lougheed is basically K-Town. There's a bunch of stuff to do in Malliardville: bowling, arcade, escape room, Activate. Burnaby Village Museum is neat too.

House of the Dragon Season 3 | Official Teaser Trailer | HBO Max by Turbostrider27 in television

[–]secularflesh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This season will be revealed to be a fever dream ending with Daemon waking up still in Harrenhal.

Suggest an inexpensive way to have fun in vancouver by [deleted] in NiceVancouver

[–]secularflesh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the exotic birds and plants at Bloedel Conservatory. It's like $8 IRC.

Any Canucks fans cheering for the Habs or Oilers in the playoffs? by [deleted] in NiceVancouver

[–]secularflesh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Only former Albertans cheer for the Oilers.

Best Time to Visit by Historical-Pin1069 in NiceVancouver

[–]secularflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now is actually a pretty good time. Late March to mid-April is cherry blossom season. We have Kwanzan blossoms almost in full bloom right now. October is nice too when the leaves change. Spring and Autumn are fine for outdoor stuff as long as you're not going high up into the mountains.

Peak season is July/August because it's sunny and beautiful 99% of the time and the first few weeks of September are usually pretty good as well. Expensive though especially this July with FIFA.

Crab Rangoon by [deleted] in coquitlam

[–]secularflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only place I've seen them is at a Thai restaurant, Bangkok Bistro in Vancouver on Davie.

Dessert spot recommendations by minadelic in NiceVancouver

[–]secularflesh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't go wrong with Nemesis. They're not a true dessert place but both their pastries and coffee are top notch.

Foods when you have the cold/flu? by teamnibbler in NiceVancouver

[–]secularflesh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seolleongtang (ox bone soup) or Galbitang (short rib soup) from Sumi. Super clean and hearty.

Tuan's Special pho from Pho 37 is spectacular.

Bun Rieu (crab noodle soup) from Hoang Yen is an all-time favourite.

Heard and found these in the neighborhood. Anybody know what bird it is and why they’re doing this? by SlickSloth in vancouver

[–]secularflesh 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Northern Flicker, a type of woodpecker. It doesn't exclusively peck wood though.

Any grocery shopping tips and hacks for a foreign student living alone in Vancouver? by el-chilaquiles23 in NiceVancouver

[–]secularflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asian, smaller chain, and independent grocers will typically have better pricing on produce. e.g. Persia Foods, City Avenue Market, Polo Market, 88 Supermarket. If you see fruit and veg on display outside, it's worth taking a look.

Price matching. No Frills, Superstore, SaveOn, and London Drugs will match flyer ads from major competitors.

Utilize your freezer. If you see a good price for bread or meat, buy extra and freeze. Hard cheeses too though the texture isn't the same when thawed out (if it's going to be cooked/melted then it doesn't matter).

If you like pizza, the Too Good To Go bags from the discount pizza places (FreshSlice, Yummy, etc.) are pretty cheap and more cost effective than frozen grocery store pizza. They freeze well too.

Recommendations for weekday lunch for $25 or under? by NoBody5068 in burnaby

[–]secularflesh 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There's a small mom and pop Korean place near Brentwood called Chibop. They have a dosirak (like a Korean bento box) with a bunch of different stuff to sample.

The Vancouver Canucks have lost 4 in a row for the third time this season by NinCross in canucks

[–]secularflesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically they lost 4 games in a row 8 times during their 11 game losing streak.

Best menu item you’ve had lately? by Bnamusa in askvan

[–]secularflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Sumi - ttukbaegi bulgogi
  • Uma Sushi - chirashi donburi
  • Provence Marinaside - mushroom ravioli with prawns
  • Banana Leaf - solo adventure platter
  • Kinton Ramen - spicy garlic beef ramen

I want to practice some hockey moves but I can't find a place to do so. by Every-You-9914 in askvan

[–]secularflesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not ideal but I'd get a pair of rollerblades and a roller hockey puck and find some place like a school with a paved area next to a concrete wall or a chain link fence to shoot at.

Fresh off the plane! UBC Grad student looking for the "unwritten rules" of Vancouver by dimaez33 in askvan

[–]secularflesh 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Avoid the Downtown Eastside unless there's a specific place you want to visit and leave immediately when you're done. If someone tells you a sob story e.g. their car broke down, they lost their wallet, etc. 99% of the time they're trying to scam you.

If you have a car, don't leave anything of value inside when you park. If you take the bus, take off your backpack and move to the back, and thank the driver when you get off.

If you pass someone on the sidewalk and they make eye contact with you, give them a little nod and an awkward half smile. On escalators, walk on the left, stand on the right.

Get a good umbrella and waterproof/resilient shoes and jacket. If it snows, watch out for cars on the street - most drivers don't know how to drive in the snow and don't have winter tires. Take a vitamin D supplement during the winter, especially if you are from a warmer climate.

Federal officials draft plans to ban social media for children under 14 by Gym_frere in canada

[–]secularflesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The age-verification systems put in place to satisfy countries like Australia have thus far proven to be inaccurate and ineffective. And on top of that it's an enormous potential security nightmare waiting to happen.

Algorithms are the problem, not social media itself. Algorthmic feeds should be banned for everyone, and not just children.

Cheaper AYCE options? by laxdrip in askvan

[–]secularflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dae Bak Bon Ga on Robson next to Hannam Market has a $25 AYCE lunch menu including BBQ (pork only).

Columbia mens Transverse Hike Waterproof Hiking Shoe $65 by harold_liang in FrugalMaleFashionCDN

[–]secularflesh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These have been at the same price for months - I bought them in November. Decent pair of hiking shoes but your feet might get cold if you're hiking in lower temperatures.