J.J. Jang
Low income transit pass moved by councillor Sean Orr
June 29, 2026By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer On June 3, councillor Sean Orr of the Coalition of Progressive Electors introduced a motion to create a low income transit pass to assist “those earning less than $40,000 a year” in Metro Vancouver, as stated in the motion. As a result, the City will engage in conversation with TransLink to figure out the feasibility of the pass. Additionally, the City and TransLink will lobby for funding from the provincial government. The Peak reached out to Orr to learn more. Orr shared that the $40,000 figure came up repeatedly in his research. In Vancouver,…
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GSS and SFSS express concern over heating conditions in student residences
May 10, 2026By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer On April 27, the Graduate Student Society (GSS) and Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) issued a joint letter to SFU Residence and Housing regarding concerns over heating and cooling facilities in student residences. The letter…
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Movement presents plan for Surrey’s transit future
March 17, 2026By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer Surrey is the Lower Mainland’s fastest-growing city and is expected to surpass Vancouver in population by 2038. Considering this growth, the organization Movement: Metro Vancouver Riders recently released a report highlighting their vision for the…
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SFU Iranian students speak out
February 23, 2026By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Features Editor It’s been over a month since the Islamic Republic of Iran began its crackdown on nationwide protests against the regime. Protests erupted in December 2025 regarding economic hardship and against…
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