Osna Hadef

The photo shows a visitor to the RNM with their back turned to the camera, browsing what seems like a stall selling handmade craft items, including flowers. There are a few more visitors to the side, and the center stall is surrounded by two more
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Is the Richmond Night Market worth the hype?

Peak Web June 4, 2025

By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student Celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer, the Richmond Night Market has become one of Metro Vancouver’s most anticipated annual events since it started in 2000. The huge market offers over 500 food options, 100 retail shops, and a wide array of entertainment, attracting more than a million local and international visitors every year from April to October.  It is the largest night market in North America and has even been featured in the New York Times.  This year will mark my fourth consecutive year returning to the market. I consider it  a favourite hangout spot…

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Student wearing a grey jacket and a blue backpack running after a 145 bus that is speeding away from the bus stop.
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Never have I ever: Public transit edition

Peak Web March 11, 2025

By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student Is it just me, or has Metro Vancouver’s public transit system gone to the dogs lately? All while the fares are expected to keep rising? The sheer audacity, man!  Before diving into more complaining, I…

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A blue, turquoise, and off-white mural lines one side of a tall building. Painted on the wall is a globe held up by two hands, surrounded by flower-like petals.
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The closure of Vancouver Mural Festival leaves a gaping hole in Vancouver’s art landscape

Peak Web March 6, 2025

By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student On January 24, 2025, the Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) team announced their closure after nine years of contributing enormously to the public art scene in Vancouver. In their announcement, the team explained how they “have…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: Month of March

Peak Web February 25, 2025

By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student Treat Show Comedy China Cloud Studios, 524 Main St., Vancouver March 1, 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $18 online via Eventbrite, $20 at the door If you want to start the month with laughs,…

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