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Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West rocking a brown beard with his black hair. Once again, an abnormally large forehead.
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Which Metro Vancouver mayor are you?

Peak Web June 13, 2025

By: Acting Chief of Apologies and Lawn Signs Metro Vancouver mayors are more than just civic leaders; they’re a cast of characters from a random political sitcom none of us asked to be a part of. Whether they’re beefing with the BC government, filing defamation lawsuits, or being paid in gold bars (probably), these leaders are here to provide solace, so you know you aren’t the only one making questionable life choices.  Which Metro Van mayor are you most like? Take this quiz to find out.  1. A scandal breaks out. How do you react?  File a defamation lawsuit, hold…

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The interior of Something Sweet cafe featuring cotton cloud decorations and a sophisticated painting of a panda.
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Metrotown munchies

Peak Web March 6, 2024

By: Amrit Kamaal, SFU Student  Stuffies 4820 Kingsway / $1–10 per person Located inside Metropolis at Metrotown (with locations in Surrey and North Van, too), Stuffies is the perfect place to grab a quick treat, or ten. This modern Korean…

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This is a photo of the Oil Derricks and Train Tracks near Vancouver’s port.
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Burnaby refinery causes smoke to spread across Vancouver

Peak Web February 19, 2024

By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer On January 21, the Burnaby Refinery experienced a technical issue with one of its processing units, resulting in smoke, a strong odour, and fumes spreading into Vancouver. Despite being owned by a Calgary-based company, the…

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This is a photo of the outside of SFU Burnaby’s city hall. The building has a lot of plants and trees around it.
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City of Burnaby becomes first municipality in Canada to call for Gaza ceasefire

Peak Web November 28, 2023

By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide and war.  At the Burnaby City Council meeting on November 6, the Council Chamber unanimously voted to call for a ceasefire in Gaza in support of Palestine during the ongoing…

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People sitting at a table cutting fabric in front of sewing machines.
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Vancouver high schooler leads community upcycling event

Peak Web November 7, 2023

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Ivy Huang is a 16-year-old from Vancouver with a passion for sustainable fashion. She started EcoChic Threads with a mentor to engage her community, specifically other teenagers, in upcycling. Their first event, which…

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This photo is of a patient at a doctor’s office. The doctor is overlooking the paperwork.
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New urgent and primary care centre opens in Burnaby

Peak Web November 10, 2022

By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer Burnaby-Metrotown will be getting a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC), and official operations began on November 1, 2022. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 29, included BC legislative and municipal officials as well…

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queer folks walking during a Pride-merch adorned street
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Lower mainland Pride events to celebrate queerness

Peak Web July 10, 2022

By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer Pride month is officially over, but July and August are home to Vancouver Pride Week and a multitude of queer community events. Whether you’re a regular LGBTQIA2S+ event attendee or brand new to the scene, you’re…

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A man is yelling at a vending machine. The heel of his fist is against the glass, and he is leaning against the side of the machine. On his face is a look of pure outrage.
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What Grinds Our gears: Campus vending machines

Opinions February 24, 2022

By Craig Allan, Peak Associate Much ado has been made about the lackluster food offerings available on campus, but one area that does not receive its share of criticism are SFU’s vending machines. Too often I go to the vending…

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The Trans Mountain Expansion Pipeline

Features May 19, 2021

by Marco Ovies, Features Editor What is the Trans Mountain Expansion Project? The Trans Mountain Pipeline is a pipeline built in 1953 that transports crude oil, semi-refined, and refined products from Alberta to BC. It is the one of the…

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Former MP Svend Robinson appointed as SFU’s J.S. Woodsworth Resident Scholar

News July 27, 2020

Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Civil activist and former Member of Parliament (MP) Svend Robinson has been named the J.S. Woodsworth Resident Scholar in the SFU humanities department. This is for a one-year term beginning September 1, 2020, during…

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