Vancouver

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 Patio, a multi-level outdoor seating area located in the heart of downtown. As someone who generally avoids downtown out of the belief that it has a soulless and bleak vibe, it was a treat to stumble upon an event like this, and I’m sure many other attendees felt the same. As we arrived around 6:00 p.m., my friend and I…

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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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exterior of the play's venue, Performance Works
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SFU alum debuts Naked City

Peak Web September 7, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer What makes urban landscapes so unique in every city and dwelling around the world and in Vancouver? This is one of many questions that director and producer Pamela Subia prods at in her play, Naked…

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An illustration of a bus with two people looking outside the window.
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Investigating the Myth: Is Vancouver really that boring?

Peak Web July 29, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer The everlasting debate over whether Vancouver is boring has circulated the city for as long as I can remember. Is it really that boring, or have you just not figured out how to navigate the…

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photo of a public washroom entrance in Vancouver
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Vancouver’s lack of public bathrooms is problematic

Peak Web July 23, 2024

By: Zobia Khalid, Peak Associate Using the bathroom in seclusion is a basic right we all deserve. Bathrooms provide a private area to maintain our bodily needs, clean ourselves, apply makeup, and even have a safe haven to cry. They’re…

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A bench at a grassy park.
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The Vancouver Park Board must stay independent

Peak Web July 10, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer Surprise — Vancouver mayor Ken Sim has made yet another terrible decision. Last December, he decided his party holding the majority in City Council, the Park Board, and the School Board wasn’t enough control. Sim…

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CRAB Park in Downtown Vancouver
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Residents of CRAB Park experience street sweeps

Peak Web May 14, 2024

By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer On April 16, the Vancouver Park Board began street sweeps of CRAB Park residents, forcibly removing any individuals outside the “14–tent ‘designated area’” on the peninsula. Park rangers dismantled residents’ homes and confiscated belongings according…

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Sample fragrance bottles
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It shouldn’t be this hard to get fragrance samples in Vancouver

Peak Web March 20, 2024

By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor I love fragrances. I spend most of my time working or studying at home, so I primarily wear them for myself to smell throughout the day. However, even a 50ml bottle can cost upwards of…

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This is a photo of the rally participants, holding signs, walking down the middle of the street.
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International Women’s Day rally in full swing

Peak Web March 19, 2024

By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide. Editor’s note: Karissa Ketter, a current editor who worked on the article, is an organizer of this event. Yasmin Simsek, a former employee, is also an organizer of this event.…

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