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I want to kick the Science World soccer ball

Peak Web June 29, 2026

By: Mason Mattu, Humour Editor “The next station is: Main Street-Science World. Doors will open on the right,” the SkyTrain’s voice-from-above announced as I rose from my seat. As I slid the strap of my tote bag onto my right shoulder, I saw it. Not the dude I saw last week who put his raggedy feet on top of the seat right beside me for some reason. It was something way scarier . . .  . . . the frickin’ soccer ball that’s perched upon Science World right now for the FIFA World Cup. It glares at me — no,…

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spraypainted art of Thomus Donaghy on the window of an Overdose Prevention Site
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Thomus Donaghy overdose prevention site faces third closure in three years

Peak Web June 23, 2026

By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer The Thomus Donaghy overdose prevention site (OPS) has experienced a series of relocations since its opening in 2021. Most recently, its planned reopening on June 1 was cancelled by the City Council.  The OPS,…

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The Vancouver City Hall building is pictured on a bright, sunny day surrounded by trees and street lamps.
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CUPE Local 15 alleges Vancouver bargained in bad faith

Peak Web February 3, 2026

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A local union is alleging that the City of Vancouver did not bargain in good faith during agreements that were settled in August of last year. Instead, they claim, “the City violated the Labour Relations…

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Vancouver’s SkyTrain is now Bitcoin-powered

Peak Web January 5, 2026

By: Ashi, senior writer for imaginary infrastructure  In a move described by aides as “inevitable, visionary, and definitely not a parody of governance,” mayor Ken Sim announced Thursday that Vancouver’s SkyTrain system is soon to be powered entirely by Bitcoin.…

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A beautiful look over Vancouver’s waterfront. However, instead of the usual ball of Science World, it has been replaced with a . . . soccer ball?! The soccer ball reads the word “FIFA” on the top.
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Vancouver to transform Science World into giant soccer ball

Peak Web August 6, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik The City of Vancouver has been selected to host several FIFA World Cup games next summer. Exciting, right? In preparation for the ball-tastic event, FIFA created a list of demands the city must implement as it prepares…

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A sign outside on display of a caricature illustration of Vancouver mayor Ken Sim holding an apartment building upside down and dumping people out of it.
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Vancouver mayor Ken Sim freezes construction of supportive housing

Peak Web March 18, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Content warning: Mentions of racism, Indigenous displacement, and substance use. On February 26, Vancouver City Council voted “yes” on mayor Ken Sim’s motion to freeze the construction of new supportive housing units in the city.…

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Protest arises against city’s commemoration of Israel Independence Day

Peak Web June 5, 2024

By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide and graphic descriptions of violence. On May 14, Vancouver City Hall and the Burrard Bridge were illuminated with blue and white lights by the City of Vancouver to celebrate “Israel…

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