Heidi Kwok
The PNE funhouse is where the government keeps the fucked-up parallel versions of everyone during its off-season
March 23, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer I’m driving past the PNE, as I do each morning on my way to work, when I catch a fragrant aroma gently creeping in through my driver-side window. My head swivels towards the scent as if under hypnosis. My nose sniffs the air aggressively, trying to pinpoint the source of the smell. Grilled hot dogs topped with cheddar, smoked paprika . . . am I getting a hint of green jalapeños? My boss is expecting me in half an hour to discuss a discrepancy in the pension fund, but it can wait — those hot…
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Squamish man rollerblades around the world to raise $1 million for bees
March 16, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Zach Choboter was on day five of a 6–8 month world-record-breaking journey when he picked up the phone for his interview with The Peak. The inline skater is aiming to raise $1 million for the…
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Summer 2026 course electives
March 10, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Looking for an easy-breezy course for this upcoming summer semester? Tired of traditional midterms and research papers? Or maybe you’re just looking for a way to kill time after failing to secure a co-op in…
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Fasting can unlock a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle
March 9, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which fasting is observed by Muslims as a form of spiritual worship. In the Islamic case, fasting is the abstention from both food and water…
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BC needs to implement a menstrual leave legislation
March 2, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Approximately 1.8 billion people menstruate each month. Despite being a natural phase of the reproductive cycle, menstrual periods are still stigmatized in public because of deep-seated cultural taboos rooted in patriarchal beliefs. Pervasive period stigma…
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Underrated and delectable films for foodies
March 2, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Whenever I’m craving a midnight snack and confronted with a disappointingly empty fridge, I find myself inevitably revisiting some of my favourite food-centred films to temporarily staunch my appetite. This would, however, prove to be…
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Local school district Pokémon-ifies Black History Month curriculum
February 23, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Official Memo TO: School faculty and staff FROM: Board of Education of School District No. 145 DATE: Jan 26, 2026 SUBJECT: Emergency BHM teaching enhancement strategy Esteemed faculty and staff of School District No. 145: …
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SFU and the First Nations Health Authority sign a Memorandum of Understanding
February 17, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On January 19, SFU and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their longstanding collaboration and shared mission towards “advancing programs, research, policies, and services that support…
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Not all sex workers have the same experience
February 16, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer There are sex workers who engage in the consensual exchange of sexual services of their own volition; some out of the prospect of financial freedom and bodily agency, others in a journey to explore their own…
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Burnaby Mountain’s wildfire prevention system to undergo revamp
February 10, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On January 14, the City of Burnaby announced they will be investing in an “autonomous early wildfire detection system” for Burnaby Mountain to address growing wildfire risks amid warmer and drier summers. The Peak interviewed…
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