Threats to water security trigger emergency declaration by syilx Okanagan Nation

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer Editor’s note: The Peak spells nsyilxcən words in lowercase in accordance with syilx language holders who say that capitalization implies...

Thomus Donaghy overdose prevention site faces third closure in three years

By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer The Thomus Donaghy overdose prevention site (OPS) has experienced a series of relocations since its opening in 2021. Most...

SFU study tracks chemical exposure for juvenile Chinook salmon

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer The diet of a juvenile Chinook salmon doesn’t normally contain cocaine. But in the Lower Fraser River, these fish are being...

New wildfire detection system opens on Burnaby Mountain and beyond

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer Ahead of the expected wildfire season, the City of Burnaby has opened a new wildfire detection system across different points...

Recent Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise

By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer On April 1, the MV Hondius cruise departed from Argentina with two Dutch passengers who were carrying the Andes...

Road closures on Broadway causes uncertainty for local businesses

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer On May 6, the BC government announced the latest detour developments along Broadway in Vancouver. A road closure and a...

Motion to support Vancouver’s sex workers faces dramatic reduction

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Content warning: mentions of disappearance, murder, and serial killer Robert Pickton. At the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services on...

NDP MP Gord Johns introduces motion to increase mental health services

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer On April 27, New Democratic Party (NDP) member of parliament Gord Johns introduced motion M-31 in the House of Commons...

Annual dragon boat festival cancelled due to FIFA World Cup

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer Dragon boating in Vancouver is a significant part of the city’s history, dating back to 1986. The first dragon boat...

North Vancouver man launches productivity app to help people with ADHD

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer In early May, the productivity app Flint was released exclusively on the Apple App Store to iPhone users worldwide. Sold...