opinions
Poilievre is anything but “for the people”
September 16, 2024By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Pierre Poilievre is a version of Trump for individuals who are not quite comfortable with revealing their bigoted beliefs. He’s built his campaign on rigorous attacks on current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Conservative leader presents himself as being “for the people,” but his support for problematic movements leads me to question how authentic his campaign to liberate Canadians truly is. While Trudeau has had his share of criticism, Poilievre has made his entire campaign about attacking the Liberals without any clear plans for addressing issues in Canada. Poilievre announced he will run for prime…
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Back-to-school isn’t an excuse for mass consumerism
September 13, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer With back-to-school shopping in full swing, many students have participated in the annual shopping spree of stocking up on snazzy supplies, the latest technology, and clothing galore. These days, it’s become a market of wants…
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Bright-er side: Disabled queer solidarity
August 2, 2024By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor I’ve had many low points in my life, and during most of them I felt an unwavering sense of support from fellow disabled queers. From acts like offering free produce in a community group, to…
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Yes, disability justice concerns you too
August 2, 2024By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor As of 2022, 27% of Canadians 15 and older and 40% of seniors identified as having a disability. While 27% may not seem like a high number to you, consider that this means one of…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Traffic tailgaters
August 2, 2024By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor I can’t think of anyone who’s a fan of being tailgated. It’s not just the passive aggression that bugs me — small following distances are dangerous and horribly inefficient. It’s common sense that following too…
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Palestinian solidarity belongs at Pride
July 29, 2024By: Petra Chase, Editor-in-Chief Content warning: mentions of violence against children and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. This summer, Pride parades across the country saw activists protesting the ongoing Palestinian genocide. People have called these protests selfish, saying Pride is “not the place”…
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I’m not looking for your unsolicited medical advice
July 29, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Unwelcome medical advice is inappropriate in any situation, yet people with disabilities and chronic health conditions have to put up with it on a regular basis. As someone who was born with a permanent physical…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Mosquitos
July 27, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Picture this: you’ve just spent a long day enjoying the lovely summer weather. You’ve been baking in the sun, dipping in and out of the water to cool down. As you’re heading back…
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The Canada Disability Benefit is not enough
July 24, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of medically assisted death. It’s long-past time to talk about how many disabled Canadians struggle to financially support themselves. In BC, groceries alone can cost around $1,263 a month, which is an…
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Vancouver’s lack of public bathrooms is problematic
July 23, 2024By: Zobia Khalid, Peak Associate Using the bathroom in seclusion is a basic right we all deserve. Bathrooms provide a private area to maintain our bodily needs, clean ourselves, apply makeup, and even have a safe haven to cry. They’re…
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