Amrit Kamaal
Savouring sweet flavours and culture at Italian Day on the Drive
July 11, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate One of the most anticipated free summer events in the Lower Mainland, Italian Day on the Drive is a day of cultural fusion and culinary expertise. Since 2010, this event has signified the unity and revival of Italian Canadian history on Commercial Drive. This year’s festival occurred on June 9, during Italian Heritage Month, with the theme of “storia” (history or story). The theme highlights the importance of “keeping traditions and important values alive while bridging the past with the present.” The history of this beloved festival emerged in the 1940s, when many Italians began…
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Prepare to care for the Fair in the Square
July 9, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate On June 9, the Fair in the Square, kicked off. Best of all, it was absolutely free of charge! Visiting the event for the first time helped me re-experience the feeling of creating new connections…
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Hidden Gems: Bars, breweries, and more for your summer nights out
July 4, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St., Port Moody Open Sunday–Thursday 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Rocky Point Spirits is probably not a hidden gem for those located in the Tri-Cities,…
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Horoscopes June 24 – 30
June 24, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Aries March 21–April 19 You totally fell for the Sonny Angel epidemic. You couldn’t resist the cuteness and just bought one, telling yourself it’ll be good for the economy. Soon, you thought it wouldn’t hurt…
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Horoscopes June 10 – 16
June 13, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Aries March 21–April 19 You’re built completely different. Look at you getting last-minute candy in the Burnaby campus vending machine room, which is a real room solely dedicated to vending machines. You also made…
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Protest arises against city’s commemoration of Israel Independence Day
June 5, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide and graphic descriptions of violence. On May 14, Vancouver City Hall and the Burrard Bridge were illuminated with blue and white lights by the City of Vancouver to celebrate “Israel…
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Unveiling the festivity of the Sikh Nagar Kirtan in Surrey
May 30, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate As a Surrey civilian, I wanted to shed light on one of the greatest celebrations that Sikhs share with the community, the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade. This parade takes place annually in the month of…
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Highlighting local Asian restaurants
May 14, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer For Asian Heritage Month, here are a few of my favourite go-to restaurants around Metro Vancouver that serve up delicious vegetarian options. Sushi Bar Shyun #102-1250 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam Wed–Sun: 5:00–8:30 p.m., closed Mon…
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Spots for your spring studying sessions
March 21, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Sweet Talk Donuts 87 Moody St., Port Moody Open Monday–Sunday from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. If you’re planning on visiting Sweet Talk Donuts, beware — their delicious delicacies will blow your mind. Their crème brûlée donut…
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Everything is Still Awesome will knock you off your block
March 19, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Looking to travel back to the good old days of childhood play? Look no further than the Museum of Surrey’s exhibit for fellow LEGO fans. The Cloverdale museum presents Everything is Still Awesome as a…
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