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Benjamin Yong

Benjamin Yong is a freelance journalist living in Richmond B.C. A graduate of the Langara journalism program, Benjamin enjoys writing about local news, arts and culture and the automotive industry. Find him at http://benjaminyong.ca and on Twitter: @b_Yong.

 

Articles

Vancouver International Auto Show showcases sexy, green and sleek cars
Sustainability
Benjamin Yong
Apr 5th, 2012
It's okay to love your car again, Vancouver International Auto Show organizer says.
Chinese New Year and the Robbie Burns Day: Gung Haggis dinner brings cultures together
Culture
Benjamin Yong
Jan 23rd, 2012
Event founder Todd Wong describes the Gung Haggis dinner as being "so Vancouver".
Keeping HST is better for British Columbia, these economists say
Money
Benjamin Yong
Jun 29th, 2011
With the HST referendum currently underway, British Columbians have the option of voting either "No" to keep the revised HST in place, or "Yes" to return to the dual tax systems of the PST and GST. A...
Food carts extraordinaire
chefs
Benjamin Yong
May 25th, 2011
Downtown, in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery, all types are milling around on this spring afternoon -- camera-toting tourists, business people out for fresh air, teens in Canucks gear. While they...
Broadway business owners say no to UBC Line
News
Benjamin Yong
May 14th, 2011
“Bad for business, but good for the city.” This is how many store owners and employees along Broadway responded when they heard the words “UBC rapid transit.” Opinions seem to be split about what to...
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