Vancouver
Local Black businesses
February 26, 2025Whether 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 that there are many such places — these ones are all accessible by transit! So, put on your jackets and winter boots, and get ready to check out these treasure troves. Miscellany Thrift and Vintage 323 E Broadway, Vancouver Opening hours: Monday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closest bus stop: WB E Broadway at Scotia St. using bus 009 (Alma) Not to be…
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Leaving the house costs too much
January 13, 2025Regret 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 a whole meal! Many people say…
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The West Coast rules with Triton
November 27, 2024While 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 his bedroom-pop sound transition into…
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BC’s major sports teams for beginners
November 26, 2024Editor’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 this season. Since then, the…
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Block party brings life into downtown Vancouver
September 26, 2024On 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…
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The Rundown: End of summer headlines
September 18, 2024August 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, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver. At…
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SFU alum debuts Naked City
September 7, 2024What 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…
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Investigating the Myth: Is Vancouver really that boring?
July 29, 2024The 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 entertainment options, nightlife, and city-nature…
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Vancouver’s lack of public bathrooms is problematic
July 23, 2024Using 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 essential for an equitable society.…
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The Vancouver Park Board must stay independent
July 10, 2024Surprise — 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 proposed an amendment to the…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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For promotional inquiries: [email protected]