Indigenous Communities

A fire burning on the side of a road
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Wildfires burn across BC

Peak Web July 26, 2026

By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor BC summers bring an elevated risk of wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, and this summer is no exception. As of July 24, evacuation orders have been issued for multiple communities in the interior, including a fire in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, which is quickly expanding. “89 blazes” are estimated to be active across the province.  In addition to the destruction of homes and forestry, these fires bring health risks due to smoke. Exposure to wildfire smoke can result in headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and more. The BCMJ reports that “physical impacts…

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A stock photo of a forest on fire.
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Partnership between SFU and UVIC strives to address climate change

Peak Web May 9, 2023

By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer Interdisciplinary teams from SFU and the University of Victoria (UVIC) will partner to study climate challenges and solutions. They will specifically focus on solutions for remote, rural, and Indigenous communities in BC. To do this, they…

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This photo is of Vancouver city streets. A few people and cars can be seen in the distance.
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Call for greater actions on International Overdose Awareness Day

News September 19, 2022

By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), marked on August 31, recognizes the global effect of drug overdose and commemorates those who lost their lives. The campaign was initiated by Sally J. Finn in Melbourne in…

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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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