Olivia Blackmore

An illustration of the back of a Translink bus with an ad on it that says “Vote, Provincial election, October 24”
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BC provincial election called two years early for October 24

Peak Web October 19, 2026

British Columbians will be heading to the polls on October 24, two years early after Premier David Eby called for a snap provincial election. The announcement was made on September 22.  If you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of BC since April 26, 2026, you can vote. Advance voting is open from October 16 to 21. Polls are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. BC voters will elect 93 Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), who will each represent an electoral district and have a seat in the provincial legislature. 355 MLA candidates…

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A conversation between a political canvasser and a resident on their doorstep. The porch is decked out in Canadian flags, Canada colours, and old lawn signs for various liberal candidates (almost positioned in a way that looks like they're discarded, but popping out through windows and other awkward spots. The resident is screaming at the person in a comical fashion. The resident wears a TEAM CANADA jersey and his elbows are up. The canvasser has a clipboard and is visibly concerned by this interaction. She is wearing a t-shirt that reads "SAVE THE ORCAS."
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It’s elbows up — but also shut the fuck up

Peak Web October 4, 2026

Political canvassing is not for the faint of heart. When some fellow leftist organizers I work with asked me to go doorknocking, I almost said no. But, what the heck, I thought. Carney’s inaction on literally everything is so, plainfully…

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A man performing yoga as limes with eyeballs drop from the sky
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Most Requested Lime hits the airwaves

Peak Web September 13, 2026

Mason: What’s a shakin’, Canada? This is Mason, your host with the most for Canada’s hit radio show — Most Requested Lime. As always, our show is being simulcasted coast-to-coast exclusively in select, bougie, and way overpriced grocery stores. Let’s…

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A man wearing a backpack running from a porta-poty that reads “WASHROOM” on it. He is running from a huge flood.
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Do’s and don’ts to have a great backpacking experience this summer

Peak Web August 3, 2026

Throughout my time at SFU, I’ve had the luxury of taking summers off and the irresponsibility to max out my student loans so that I can backpack. During these summers, I’ve visited a lot of places that taught me a…

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Illustration of Canucks manager and coach smiling and watching the team play in the arena, three team plays visible on the ice ring.
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Canucks orchestrate hierarchy overhaul

Peak Web June 29, 2026

After finishing rock bottom in the NHL Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks are set to reshape their managerial team. The 2025/26 campaign saw the Canucks pick up 25 wins across 82 games, finishing 19 points behind the next worst-performing team…

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Horoscopes June 15–21

Peak Web June 15, 2026

Aries March 21–April 19 Tangerine matcha latte Aries, tangerines may be as bright as you, but the novelty is getting a little out of hand. When was the last time you even ate a tangerine? This combination is what you…

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a racoon defecating on the floor of a lecture hall. There is a pile of poop behind it.
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What kind of raccoon shitter are you?

Peak Web May 10, 2026

We already know that raccoons rule our campus — they roam the halls, guard the parking lots, and wait for the perfect opportunity to give you the jumpscare of your life (all while looking adorable). A raccoon showing up to…

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Planet SFU: Winter special

Peak Web January 13, 2026

On a snowy mountain, about 366 metres above sea level, a fascinating creature can be found. We’ve staked out the Burnaby Mountain campus of SFU for hours, bearing the frosty winds and refilling our narrator’s hot chocolate so he can…

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a girl lying down on her bed, in a room that is slightly messy. There are three posters on the wall that read: live, laugh, love.
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Clichés contain pearls of human wisdom

Peak Web January 5, 2026

The question of “what do I do with my life?” seems to occupy the psyche of many people. Which isn’t odd considering the relevance of existential questions and their resulting answers on shaping the trajectories of our lives. As we…

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I give a guy a chance . . . and look what happened

Peak Web December 19, 2025

I just got back from a date, and . . . wow. There might be a lot of fish in the sea, but damn, the sea is POLLUTED. This guy was a nightmare! He picked me up, and girl, he…

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