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Etchos is in for more than just a “Good Run”
March 25, 2024By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Just in time for reflective spring strolls, Vancouver-based artist Etchos made her singer-songwriter debut with “Good Run.” The soulful track is about moving on from someone while being grateful for the memories. With a laid-back melody that compels finger snaps and swaying, Etchos’ honeyed vocals and honest lyrics shine. I met up with Etchos and The Peak’s photo editor, Gudrun, at Monaco, a cozy café on Water Street. She likens her name’s pronunciation to “nachos” but it’s more than just fun to say — Etchos comes from Tagalog slang prevalent in queer communities,…
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Board game café opening near Harbour Centre
October 24, 2022By: Jocelyn Wong, SFU Student Joey Kudish and Leah Katz are partners in life and business. They’re the owners of a unique board game café set to open on November 5. Located less than a block away from SFU Woodward’s…
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Renaming and reconciliation
March 8, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Content warning: colonialism, Indian Act, intergenerational trauma, ongoing harm The “Gassy Jack” statue, from which Gastown draws its name, has been pulled down. Unlike the statue, however, colonialism still stands. This is evident in the names…
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At… the Revel Room
June 3, 2019By: Winona Young, Head Staff Writer The Revel Room is going to make you like Southern music. No, seriously. Tucked away in Gastown, the 2008-opened Southern bar features booze, food, and lots of live music, jazz to rockabilly to blues.…
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Vancouver Valentine’s Day date ideas
February 12, 2017It’s Valentine’s season! If you’re stumped for plans, here are five things you can do with your valentine, your friends, or even solo. Starting with something a little formal, a little on the expensive side, but something very unique —…
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FOOD FIGHT: Bao Bei presents problematic dining
October 18, 2016Bao Bei is a modern Chinese restaurant on the outskirts of Chinatown, an accessible 10-minute walk from Main Street SkyTrain Station. It’s critically acclaimed, but might make you bitter. Let me start by saying it is not student-budget friendly, but…
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Irish Heather Gastropub breaks down stereotypes
January 25, 2016Whoever says that the cuisine of Ireland and Britain is boring must have some other deep-seated issues they need to work through. Irish Heather Gastropub, on Carrall St. in Vancouver, has a menu and overall feel that is strongly inspired…
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