Over decade-old Vancouver tea shop announced closure following lease expiration

A Vancouver tea shop that has operated for 13 years says it will be closing by the end of the year, according to Daily Hive. The report identifies the shop as a longtime local destination for high tea in Vancouver but does not provide the exact reason for the closure, such as lease expiration, within its coverage. The article notes the business’s tenure and its status as a Vancouver destination, but it does not include further operational specifics or a firm closing date beyond “by the end of the year.”

AVweb adds a separate aviation-related development that involves Canadian aircraft manufacturing, but it is not connected to the tea shop closure. AVweb reports that Canadian aircraft builder BRC Aircraft has acquired the remaining parts inventory and selected manufacturing equipment from Murphy Aircraft after Murphy’s closure last month. The acquisition is described as intended to provide continued parts support for owners and builders of Murphy’s Rebel, Elite, Radical, Yukon and Moose aircraft.

According to AVweb, BRC Aircraft’s CEO, Zrinko Amerl, stated that Murphy Aircraft is a proud Canadian brand and that it will remain so, emphasizing that BRC intends to be the source for original parts and potential new production. The CEO’s quoted message was presented by AVweb as part of the company’s communications about the acquisition and future plans, including information on distribution and stock availability to be announced over the coming months.

AVweb reports that BRC plans to begin selling parts in 2027 from its facility in Claresholm, Alberta, with additional distribution planned through Great Falls, Montana, in 2028. The inventory is described as being cataloged, and BRC expects to confirm availability and delivery dates for individual components as the process continues. The publication notes that new parts production will depend on customer demand, according to the information provided by BRC.

On Murphy Aircraft’s end, AVweb summarizes that the company ceased operations after facing financial difficulties at its Chilliwack, British Columbia facility. The source notes that Murphy’s manufacturing equipment and other assets were offered for sale at an auction conducted on October 22, following a dispute over unpaid rent. The closure of Murphy Aircraft coincided with liquidity problems at its Chinese parent company, Duofu Group, which had acquired Murphy in 2022, according to the AVweb report.

The AVweb piece clarifies that the acquisition by BRC addresses some uncertainty surrounding replacement parts for existing Murphy aircraft and unfinished projects. It also states that BRC has not announced plans to resume production of complete Murphy aircraft kits, and that the status of Murphy’s aircraft designs, intellectual property, and outstanding customer orders remains unclear. The report emphasizes that while parts support will be facilitated by BRC, broader production or project revival details are not established in the source material.