Tomos Land

Group picture of the Spanish soccer team holding the FIFA world cup
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Less is more for future FIFA World Cup and the environment

Peak Web August 5, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer It has barely been a week since the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, yet the focus has already shifted to future iterations of the tournament. After enjoying a bountiful event, which is forecast to bring in record levels of revenue, FIFA — the sport’s world governing body — is reported to be considering plans to expand the number of nations taking part. More teams at future world cups means more matches, fans, and host cities. Each of these factors come with a higher cost to the environment. Governments need to step up and require FIFA…

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Protest against Filipino President Marcos Jr. with police presence
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visit to Vancouver sparks local outrage

Peak Web July 27, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer From July 1 to 4, Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Vancouver to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the growing partnership between Canada and the Philippines. Carney reportedly spoke with Marcos Jr.…

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Body positivity is vital for boys and young men

Peak Web July 13, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer Unrealistic body standards are promoted everywhere in our day-to-day lives. Effortlessly handsome models accompany every product or service and chiselled stars are the centerpiece of the action in the media. Increasingly, even at your local…

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What Grinds Our Gears: Ice cream samples need to be banned!

Peak Web July 5, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer Do you ever spend a long day at the beach and find yourself craving an ice cream on the way home? Since I moved to Vancouver, getting ice cream after a late night spikeball session…

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How to trick your father into getting a physical

Peak Web July 5, 2026

By: Dr. Tomos Land, Trainee Father-o-trician When growing up, it’s pretty common to think of your dad as the strongest man in the universe. If your dad is anything like mine, his viking beard, shiny bald head, and gigantic frame…

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A still from Kind of a Big Deal of Sinclair running
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Nine minutes to celebrate a Canadian soccer star’s inspiring life

Peak Web June 29, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer Kind of a Big Deal, a short animated documentary recently released by the Knowledge Network, provides a brief but compelling overview of national Olympic champion Christine Sinclair’s soccer career. Directed by Eoin Duffy and voiced…

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Scenic image of Okanagan lake, with trees and mountains surrounding the water
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Threats to water security trigger emergency declaration by syilx Okanagan Nation

Peak Web June 23, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer Editor’s note: The Peak spells nsyilxcən words in lowercase in accordance with syilx language holders who say that capitalization implies a hierarchy of importance, which does  not align with syilx ethics.  Growing water insecurity, driven…

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Political reads: The Last Honest Man by James Risen

Peak Web June 7, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer Pulitzer prize-winning journalist James Risen captures the consequential life of Senator Frank Church in his aptly-titled book: The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia and the Kennedys — and One Senator’s Fight…

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a photo of the Gastown Steam Clock, with steam released from it.
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Vancouver passes motion to clone Gastown Steam Clock for the FIFA World Cup

Peak Web June 7, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Amateur Horologist With the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the City of Vancouver is scrambling to come up with the cash to cover the spiralling costs of hosting matches at BC Place. With the competition expected to…

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Two students at a board planning some action or activism with a few sticky notes or papers on the board.
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Students can be “middle powers” through collective action

Peak Web May 10, 2026

By: Tomos Land, Staff Writer In his special address at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, Prime Minister Mark Carney garnered plaudits worldwide with a powerful speech on the future role of “middle powers” on the international stage.…

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