Vancouver

Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West rocking a brown beard with his black hair. Once again, an abnormally large forehead.
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Which Metro Vancouver mayor are you?

Peak Web June 13, 2025

By: 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 the BC government, filing defamation lawsuits, or being paid in gold bars (probably), these leaders are here to provide solace, so you know you aren’t the only one making questionable life choices.  Which Metro Van mayor are you most like? Take this quiz to find out.  1. A scandal breaks out. How do you react?  File a defamation lawsuit, hold…

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PHOTO: The exterior of the Slice of Life Photo Studio, including their sign at the entrance (address: 1636 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2).
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Pack your summer with community at Slice Vancouver

Peak Web May 19, 2025

By: 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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an illustrated calender that says "Need to Know, Need to Go"
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May Events

Peak Web May 12, 2025

By: 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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Branches with light pink cherry blossoms growing from them. The background is a pastel blue sky.
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Need to Know, Need to Go: End of semester events

Peak Web March 24, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Blue Jay Sessions at Medina Café  780 Richards St., Vancouver  March 27, 6:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m.  Tickets: $15 for one session, $23 for full session on showpass.com  The Blue Jay Sessions, a Calgary-based pop-up…

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A cute red-brick storefront with a black, yellow, red, and green sign reading “The Lion’s Den Cafe.”
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Local Black businesses

Peak Web February 26, 2025

By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Whether you’re shopping for clothes or dining out with your loved ones, what better way is there to celebrate Black History Month than by supporting local Black-owned businesses? A good thing about Vancouver is…

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photo of Stanley Park Seawall
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Leaving the house costs too much

Peak Web January 13, 2025

By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Regret was the first of many emotions I went through as I saw $9.98 on the cashier screen for my lunch — a slice of cheesecake, and that was just a dessert item. Imagine…

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In black and white, under a concrete bridge, a boy stands in a sweater and jeans as he leans against a pillar.
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The West Coast rules with Triton

Peak Web November 27, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer While Vancouver is home to many amazing artists, I never thought that I’d find one right in my classroom! As a former classmate of independent alternative artist Triton Smith, it has always been fascinating hearing…

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Two men wearing shirts with the Canucks orca logo pose with baseball caps decorated with the Whitecaps logo resembling mountains.
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BC’s major sports teams for beginners

Peak Web November 26, 2024

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Editor’s note: stats are taken from November 22, 2024.  Vancouver Canucks After a remarkable playoff run in the last season, the Vancouver Canucks got off to a shaky start by losing their first three games…

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Three individuals dancing while dressed in 70’s-styled clothing (flared pants, gold tights, bright colours).
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Block party brings life into downtown Vancouver

Peak Web September 26, 2024

By: Caitlin Kingsmill, News Writer On Saturday, September 7, Public Disco Society hosted its Downtown Block Party, the final installment of this year’s summer series. The event was held from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Bentall Center’s Dunsmuir…

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In black and white, Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair stands with an outstretched scarf covering her face. The scarf reads ‘stronger by nature.’
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The Rundown: End of summer headlines

Peak Web September 18, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer August 26 — Introducing Vancouver Rise FC Women’s professional soccer has a new home in Vancouver. The Northern Super League (NSL), which begins play in April 2025, will have teams playing in Calgary, Halifax, Montreal,…

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