🗞️ WBN Weekly: The Week In Review

✍️ By George Moen | WBN Weekly – WBN News | April 20, 2025

📘WBN Weekly: The Week In Review delivers your all-in-one recap of what mattered across WBN News — from the biggest headlines to stories you might have missed, new voices joining the network, fresh editions launched, and a peek at what’s next. It also features “The Wrap” – your space for the unexpected, uncategorized, or just plain wild. Every Sunday night, it’s how WBN closes the week and sets the stage for the one ahead.

🔥 Top Story of the Week

Vancouver Rise FC Makes Triumphant Debut in Historic NSL Opener at BC Place
By Karalee Greer
Vancouver Rise FC kicked off the new National Soccer League with a decisive 1-0 victory over Calgary Wild FC at BC Place, marking a historic moment for women’s sports in Canada.

🗞️ News You Might Have Missed

• Lori’s Guide to Surviving Vancouver Public Transit
  By Elke Porter – Vancouver Edition
  A quirky, practical, and crowd-sourced guide to navigating Vancouver’s sometimes-confusing transit system — from SkyTrain etiquette to Compass Card hacks.
• Top 5 Industries Hiring Delta Students This Summer
  By Robert Skinner – South Delta Edition
  A local deep dive into which industries are actively recruiting students in the South Delta region, offering valuable career insights for teens, parents, and educators alike.
• Nashville International Airport Announces 100th Nonstop Flight
  By Wendy Huffman – Nashville Edition
  This is a major milestone for BNA as it celebrates 100 nonstop destinations, reflecting Nashville’s explosive growth as a hub for business, culture, and tourism.

📣 Voices at WBN

• Bready Wu
  Kitsilano Home Expert | Land Specialist | Royal LePage Canada
  With over $125 million in current land listings, Bready Wu joins WBN as a sharp voice in Vancouver’s real estate and investment space. A member of the Royal LePage National Chairman's Club Top 1%, Bready offers deep expertise in commercial land use, development strategy, and local property trends across Kitsilano and the Lower Mainland.
• Joe Willmott
  CEO & Co-Founder, World Referral Network
  Joe joins the WRN News team as a contributing voice on global business collaboration, digital networking ecosystems, and the future of referral-based commerce. His vision for democratizing access to opportunity and building ethical business communities worldwide aligns perfectly with WBN’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and change-makers.

🗂️ Editions Update

• Launched: WBN Finance Edition
  WBN Finance Edition delivers daily insights, trends, and expert analysis focusing on small business—empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to navigate today’s fast-changing financial world.

🧩 The Wrap: Stories That Defy Categories

• Local Uncovered: Lee’s Donuts – Vancouver’s OG of Fresh, Fluffy, Legendary
  Fresh, fast, and dripping in nostalgia—Lee’s Donuts is more than just a Granville Island icon. It’s Vancouver’s longest-standing love letter to the craft of handmade sweetness.

🧠 Editorial Pick

• 500 Million Minds Connected: How ChatGPT Became the World’s AI
  Sam Altman's TED interview delivered a powerful look inside OpenAI’s evolving vision. From ethical AI to agentic systems, Altman breaks down the challenges and the mind-blowing possibilities of what's next.

🎯 Looking Ahead

Wait for it — WBN is launching a bold new platform where readers can interact directly with journalists, contribute tips, and help shape the news. Designed for business minds and curious readers, it's where reporting meets real-time collaboration.

✉️ Email Tip of the Week

We’re developing News For You — a personalized news experience that puts you in control. The first step? Head to your subscriber portal and customize your email preferences: select all, none, or just the topics that matter most to you.

George Moen – Global Business Columnist
✉️ george@wbnn.news

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