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A collage of police tape, phone, microphone, and video camera expresses the media being barred from reporting. The background consists of newspapers and a “Hastings St.” sign.
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“Not at all” represented: Unhoused residents respond to Hastings decampment report

copy March 20, 2026

Written by Hannah Fraser, News Editor In February, BC’s human rights commissioner Kasari Govender released a report on “the exclusion of media from the April 2023 Hastings decampment.” This two-day decampment was significant in scale, with 94 tents removed and residents forcibly displaced. Despite the City and Vancouver Police Department (VPD) insisting that human rights and press freedom were not violated, the report concludes that “transparency was compromised” by these parties.  According to the report, the media exclusion zone imposed at the decampment was not in accordance with human rights standards, as it lacked legal authority and “requirements of necessity…

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SFSS bars recording at Council meetings, deterring student reporting

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Written by Petra Chase, Features Editor with contributions from Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer Editor’s note: The features editor and a staff writer spoke to the news team to learn more about this ongoing situation. Beyond being interviewed and forwarding us…

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Human rights calls for Canada Soccer to condemn the Israel Football Association

Peak Web March 17, 2026

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer This summer may prove to be unlike any other for local soccer fans. Beginning in June, the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup will commence, with games held across North America. Vancouver will host seven matches,…

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Zach smiles for the camera in a bee-inspired striped shirt alongside a crowd of supporters and the Terry Fox statue in front of BC Place.
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Squamish man rollerblades around the world to raise $1 million for bees

Peak Web March 16, 2026

By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Zach Choboter was on day five of a 6–8 month world-record-breaking journey when he picked up the phone for his interview with The Peak. The inline skater is aiming to raise $1 million for the…

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Summer 2026 course electives

Peak Web March 10, 2026

By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Looking for an easy-breezy course for this upcoming summer semester? Tired of traditional midterms and research papers? Or maybe you’re just looking for a way to kill time after failing to secure a co-op in…

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Bright hues of orange, blue, green, and yellow colour the chairs, ceiling, and cabinets of the Black Student Centre. Cushion-y seats are on the right, a green kitchen is in the back, and students sit in long desks near a row of photos on the left.
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SFU debuts new Black Student Centre

Peak Web March 9, 2026

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Content warning: brief mention of police brutality. Last month marked the opening of SFU’s Black Student Centre, a project more than four years in the making. Advocates such as Dr. June Francis first set out…

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A black car sits in the middle of a light blue pool in the middle of convocation mall, while also merging into the concrete ground.
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SFU alleges TikTok added unauthorized AI additions to their advertisement

Peak Web March 9, 2026

By: Mason Mattu, Section Editor Does SFU have a pool in convocation mall? Or a parking lot that allows cars to park inside the pool? Those are the kinds of images that Aidan Ramage, a student at the SFU Beedie…

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The shit files: The SFU Shitter begins his carnage

Peak Web March 9, 2026

By: The SFU Shitter My friends, the time is now for poop liberation. My good friend, the SFU Pisser, started this movement. Now, it’s time for us to end it. Our goal? Better quality washrooms. Bidets in every single one…

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The rivalry between The Ubyssey and The Peak

Peak Web March 2, 2026

By: Mason Mattu, Humour Editor A few weeks ago, The Peak’s staff attended NASH, Canada’s National Student Journalism Conference. While my colleagues went into this weekend with professional development in mind — I had one goal and one goal only.…

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Beware of evil chipmunk pop stars when raising your child

Peak Web February 24, 2026

By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer When raising a child, you must follow three golden abstinences. A satisfying life is often defined through experiences gained and pursued, but boundaries are evergreen. Without limiting certain practices, chaos ensues. Don’t give them…

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