Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik
Vancouver to transform Science World into giant soccer ball
August 6, 2025By: 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 for the influx of players and fans, with various beautification initiatives and possible city road closures proposed. Recently, FIFA president Gianni Infantino added one more requirement: The giant, orb-like structure sitting atop Science World must be transformed into a soccer ball. The Peak corresponded with Infantino, Vancouver mayor Ken Sim, and several city locals for more information. “It just makes…
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Corporate cuts for the Vancouver Pride Parade
July 30, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer This August, the Vancouver Pride Parade will look a little different. The event, hosted annually by Vancouver Pride Society, recently lost half of its corporate sponsorships for this year’s celebration. Companies like Lululemon and Walmart have…
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Squamish Nation and province sign land stewardship agreement
July 29, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On June 26, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the province of BC signed an agreement “intended to help the Nation assert its role as stewards” of their traditional land. The Nation reported that the…
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Changes to supportive housing in Vancouver
July 21, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer In Vancouver, the supportive housing saga continues to develop. On July 3, mayor Ken Sim announced that his office has identified five unnamed potential city-owned locations for new supportive housing. This statement comes as the…
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Understanding Bill C-2
July 21, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer For many, the newly proposed Bill C-2 (also known as the Strong Borders Act) is cause for concern. According to a joint press release, it has received pushback from over 300 organizations. The federal government…
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Vancouver Tenants Union discusses disability justice
July 14, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On the final Saturday of last month, the Vancouver Tenants Union (VTU) hosted their June general meeting. With over 2,500 members, the group advocates and organizes for “rent control, meaningful eviction protections, more affordable housing,”…
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What does the international student cap mean for SFU and Canada?
July 8, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On June 17, SFU president Joy Johnson announced that more layoffs are likely in the university’s future, largely attributing these cuts to the Canadian government’s cap on international students. This news comes after the university…
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Vancouver Police’s Task Force Barrage draws controversy from the community
July 8, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A new initiative aimed at stopping crime on the Downtown Eastside (DTES) adds another layer to conversations about the Vancouver Police Department’s (VPD) purpose and policy. In February, the VPD and Vancouver mayor Ken Sim…
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Monday Music: Songs for moving forward, healing, and letting go
July 7, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer “19” by La Reezy “I told my older self to let me go.” With infectiously uplifting beats and vocals, La Reezy raps on what it means to become the person you want to be. Layered…
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Our Bodies, Our Health tackles 2SLGBTQIA+ sexual and reproductive health
July 3, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A new survey titled “Our Bodies, Our Health” wants to better understand the sexual and reproductive health needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians. The study is headed by the Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC), in partnership with the…
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