Vancouver
SFU alum debuts Naked City
September 7, 2024By: 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 City. The Peak had the pleasure of chatting with Subia about her play, and how it was influenced by her experiences adjusting to a new city. An SFU alumni who graduated with a degree in engineering, Subia “always wanted to be an artist but didn’t have time.” After finishing school in 2022 and finding a full-time job, Subia was finally…
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Investigating the Myth: Is Vancouver really that boring?
July 29, 2024By: 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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Vancouver’s lack of public bathrooms is problematic
July 23, 2024By: 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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The Vancouver Park Board must stay independent
July 10, 2024By: 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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Residents of CRAB Park experience street sweeps
May 14, 2024By: 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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It shouldn’t be this hard to get fragrance samples in Vancouver
March 20, 2024By: 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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International Women’s Day rally in full swing
March 19, 2024By: 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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Annual International Women’s Day march returns
February 26, 2024By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Editor’s note: Karissa Ketter, a current editor who worked on the article, is an organizer of this event. The Peak acknowledges this and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from…
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City of Vancouver partner with Good Night Out Vancouver for the #NotMe app
January 16, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer Editor’s Note: This article was updated on January 19, 2024 to note that Good Night Out did not create the #NotMe app, but worked with app founders to implement it in the Vancouver scene. Content…
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