Mason Mattu

A photo of the American flag
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Here’s why you need to care about the US election

Peak Web November 6, 2024

By: Mason Mattu, SFU Student Every time I hear a Canadian bring up the upcoming US presidential election in conversation, another person will retort with “Ugh, can we not talk about that?” or “Why should I care about what happens?” Well, you should care. A potential second Trump presidency is absolutely a threat to the stability of the Canadian economy and the diplomatic relationship between the US and Canada.  Each day, “$3.6 billion worth of goods and services” move across the US-Canadian border. Our trading relationship is one of the most solidified in the world in regards to mutual respect,…

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This is a photo of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey.
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Tensions rise between India and Canada amid foreign interference allegations

Peak Web November 6, 2024

By: Mason Mattu, SFU Student Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats, including India’s High Commissioner to Canada, from the country. The announcement was made after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated on October 14 that there were threats against…

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This is a photo of the Trans Mountain Burnaby Terminal tank farm.
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Burnaby barred from speaking out against TMX under $20.1 million deal

Peak Web October 30, 2024

By: Mason Mattu, SFU Student The City of Burnaby recently struck a $20.1 million deal with Trans Mountain Corporation to prohibit any negative public communications about the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project (TMX). This comes after the city published a…

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This is the photo of the front of a Skytrain going to King George moving along the tracks.
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BC Green Party proposes free public transit system as provincial election approaches

Peak Web October 15, 2024

By: Mason Mattu, SFU Student On September 5, the BC Green Party proposed a new transit policy to make BC operate on a fare-free public transit system.  “Fast, frequent, and free public transit will shift how people move, reduce household…

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