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Sam, Wing Poy
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- Sam, Ying
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[1863]-[1931]
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SAM Wing Poy (also known as SAM Ying) arrived in Canada on May 6, 1889. He is best known for operating the Loy Sing Guen meat store on Fisgard Street in Victoria's Chinatown. The business first started operations in 1889.
It operated as a butcher and meat shop during the day. But in order for the business to survive, at night SAM Ying turned it into a restaurant and served wonton, chow mein and congee, considered his speciality. He also made candy.
The entire family helped run the store and the restaurant area. The children would pluck duck feathers, clean gizzards, barbecue the pork, and provide evening dinner service.
In 2022, the business was still operating as a barbecue shop and known one of the oldest continuously operating Chinese businesses in North America.
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