Vancouver
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 think all of Vancouver was like this — cold, distant, impersonal. Then, two years ago, I started going to some of the city’s punk shows. When my friends first introduced me to them, I did not understand the appeal of thrashing around with strangers, especially after hearing stories of bloody noses. However, once I finally built up the courage 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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Do not underestimate the power of local politics
July 1, 2025By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer The federal and provincial governments dominate political discourse in Canada. They tend to make the news highlights and generate the most engagement from the Canadian population. However, local politics also affect a person’s day-to-day life.…
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The Vancouver Arts Book Fair returns to the city once more
June 25, 2025By: Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer From July 4–6, 2025, the Vancouver Arts Book Fair (VABF) returns to the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, bringing you not just knowledge transfer, but also many visions of what a publication can be.…
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A funeral for my tongue
June 25, 2025By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer We are all gathered here today to mourn the loss of Corbett’s tongue, lost to us at a ripe young age of 44. Corbett thought himself adventurous, having lived in China for two years where…
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Need to know, need to go: Events in June
June 15, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Indigenous Women’s Full Moon Ceremony REACH Community Health Centre, Vancouver Thursday, June 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Cost: Free On Wednesday, June 11, the moon will appear full and bright in the night sky. The following evening,…
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Which Metro Vancouver mayor are you?
June 13, 2025By: Acting Chief of Apologies and Lawn Signs Metro Vancouver mayors are more than just civic leaders; they’re a cast of characters from a random political sitcom none of us asked to be a part of. Whether they’re beefing with…
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Pack your summer with community at Slice Vancouver
May 19, 2025By: Noah Jozic, SFU Student Looking for a new hobby this summer? Hoping to meet artsy friends? Trying to develop your art practice, but lacking studio space? Look no further! Slice of Life Vancouver, or “Slice,” is a community-oriented studio…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May Events
May 12, 2025By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student [caption id="attachment_131334" align="alignnone" width="179"] PHOTO: Screenshot courtesy of @soumakboutique / Instagram[/caption] Turkish/Syrian Coffee on Hot Sand & Boardgames Kids Market, 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver May 17, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free registration via Eventbrite Soumak Boutique’s…
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