Vancouver
Need to Know, Need to Go: Events for an active summertime
May 24, 2026By: Jen Westling, SFU Student Open level ballet class UBC Life Building, Room 26 Every Monday, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (May 11–August 24) Drop-in, $5 cash or card at door Five, six, seven, eight! UBC’s Ballet Club is hosting weekly ballet classes every Monday this summer, running from May 11 to August 24. Each class is tailored to match the experience of attendees with different instructors leading throughout the season. Whether you are trying ballet for the first time or already familiar, at only $5 per class, this is a fun and affordable activity to enjoy with friends. While no registration…
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A teaser of Waterfront’s best kept summer secret
May 10, 2026By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer A well-hidden gem, Junction Market rests atop Waterfront Station in Granville Square. Initially, The Peak’s correspondent yours truly got lost en route. It did not occur to me to climb a small flight of…
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An evening with slowcry brings company to fight the winter blues
March 2, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Wintertime always brings a heavy feeling in my life; the cold weather and shorter days cause me to question if I’m on the right path, and if my efforts will ever amass into the dreamed…
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CUPE Local 15 alleges Vancouver bargained in bad faith
February 3, 2026By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A local union is alleging that the City of Vancouver did not bargain in good faith during agreements that were settled in August of last year. Instead, they claim, “the City violated the Labour Relations…
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Sam Wiebe says a career in the arts is possible
January 19, 2026By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer Looking beyond the fog of midterms and assignments, a career in the arts is actually quite possible in misty Vancouver. A case in point is the SFU English department’s Writer-in-Residence (WiR) program, which bridges…
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Vancouver’s SkyTrain is now Bitcoin-powered
January 5, 2026By: Ashi, senior writer for imaginary infrastructure In a move described by aides as “inevitable, visionary, and definitely not a parody of governance,” mayor Ken Sim announced Thursday that Vancouver’s SkyTrain system is soon to be powered entirely by Bitcoin.…
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Vancouver to require exempt staff in-office five days a week
December 18, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer For Vancouver city employees, pyjama bottoms at work may no longer be feasible. CTV News reported that on October 21, workers received an email from city manager Donny van Dyk informing them that “effective January…
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Vancouver punk’s role in creating community in an introvert’s city
July 29, 2025By: Katie Walkley, Peak Associate When spending time in Vancouver’s public spaces, I notice it is common practice to avoid eye contact. Instead of engaging in other people’s lives, we tend to stay focused on our own. I used to…
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SFYou: Punk rocker in local politics Sean Orr
July 24, 2025By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Sean Orr recently completed his bachelor of arts in geography and political science at SFU. After beginning his studies at UBC and dropping out, Orr pursued writing for local publication Scout Magazine. Orr — who…
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The return of the Eastside Arts Festival
July 14, 2025By: Katie Walkley, Peak Associate Sometimes, walking along downtown Vancouver makes me feel like a tourist in my own city, especially as I pass by the many interesting shops, artistic expressions, and the general beauty of the city all around.…
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