by Sean Orr | Got data? In a six-month period, 70% of detached homes sold in Vancouver’s west side went to Mainland China buyers. A serious story made less so by this caption: “Andy Yan relaxes in False Creek in Vancouver.”

But I shouldn’t be surprised by The National Post. This is their top “recommended” article: How to keep your poppy from falling off, a step-by-step video. Not satire.

Ironic that a magazine best known for it’s Dos and Don’ts section is the only media outlet fighting for journalists’ rights: VICE News Battles Canadian Police Over Right to Protect Journalist’s Material.

Endangered species: Meltdown at the Walrus. “Eight of CANADALAND’s sources for this story said the words “verbally abusive” and ‘bullying’ are accurate descriptions of Kyle Wyatt’s behaviour. Four sources say they cried at the office because of him.” Jesus, it sounds like Regina George started a magazine. “Ambrose, a dynamic and forceful personality, expanded that donor list to include Enbridge, SunCor, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, RBC and other major corporate players.” Say. No. More.

Meanwhile: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority told to stop punishing workers who call in sick. Wherein the VCHA sound like Dave Chappelle’s friend Chip: “Sorry officer, I didn’t know I couldn’t do that.”

Why I’m a dishwasher: A cycle of exploitation: How restaurants get cooks to work 12-hour days for minimum wage (or less).

Each restaurant is its own fiefdom, subject to the laws of the land, but operating under cover of metaphorical and literal darkness, governed by the decree or benevolence of owners.

Jesus. All this labour malpractice makes me want to start a new party for the writhing mass of the working class to rally behind.

Wrap battle: Halifax-based donair creator files court action against Vancouver-area eatery. I, for one, felafel for Donair King.

Academic Public House closes on West Broadway, clearing way for new Storm Crow Tavern. Wait, someone took over a Donnelly spot and not the other way around? What is this strange new world?

Reddit of the day: This hotdog place dressed up like Bob’s Burgers for Halloween.

This shouldn’t be a big deal: Snow falls on Cypress, Grouse, Seymour and Whistler Blackcomb mountains.

Interview of the day: Q&A: William Gibson. “Now I’m older, the future suddenly looks far grimmer than anything I’d have imagined – not simply that it won’t contain me, but that it won’t contain, for instance, tigers…”

Honour Bound: former Vancouverite Zak Pashak starts Detroit Bikes.

Bonus: Silly Vancouver drivers.