Karissa Ketter
TransLink launches Phase 1 of Burnaby Mountain Gondola Transit project
September 21, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer TransLink is working on Phase 1 of the Burnaby Mountain Gondola Transit project (BMGT). This centres around public engagement where commuters are asked to voice their opinions through a survey on their preferred route. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley noted that “this is an important opportunity for the community to have their say.” “Public consultation will focus on the three proposed routes, including travel times, cost and environmental impacts, as well as neighbourhood interests such as noise, safety and privacy.” The survey will close on September 30, 2020. TransLink plans to begin Phase 2 of…
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Board Shorts — September 4, 2020
September 14, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Board discusses purchasing face masks for students and staff on campus As students begin moving into residence for the fall semester, the Simon Fraser Student Society agreed that “it would be prudent for…
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U-Pass reinstated for fall 2020 semester
September 13, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) voted to reinstate the U-Pass for the Fall 2020 semester. The U-Pass BC program was suspended over the summer due to COVID-19, but according to the SFSS website, they…
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SFU students and alumni create program to aid ESL learning
September 10, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU students and alumni teamed up to create CommuniCreate, a program that supports immigrant and refugee youth aged 10–17 learn English, become involved in the community, and exercise life skills in a safe space…
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SFU’s W.A.C. Bennett Library alters services in response to COVID-19 restrictions
September 8, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The SFU library has adapted to remote and limited in-person services to comply with safety recommendations. The Peak received a joint email statement on the library’s fall services from Karen Munro, Associate Dean of…
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