Vancouver
Lower mainland Pride events to celebrate queerness
July 10, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer Pride month is officially over, but July and August are home to Vancouver Pride Week and a multitude of queer community events. Whether you’re a regular LGBTQIA2S+ event attendee or brand new to the scene, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy in this list of Pride festivities! Movie Screening: Someone Like Me If you’re unable to attend in-person events, the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is hosting a free online screening of the documentary film Someone Like Me. Directed by Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams, Someone Like Me follows the story of a…
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Vancouver city council discusses increased surveillance to deter crime
May 17, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer A new motion was brought forward in Vancouver’s city council to increase the use of CCTV surveillance technology in areas around Metro Vancouver. It suggested cameras should be installed in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department…
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Horoscopes: May 16–21
May 17, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate, Girlie In Training Aries Throw it back to 2012 and go to the super hidden and impossible to find Pink Alley. Take pics with the girlies, then go get bubble tea to reward your efforts. Taking…
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SFU Audain Gallery presents “Collecting Plum Blossoms,” a dazzling graduate-class student exhibition
May 12, 2022Editor’s Note: A previous version failed to accredit the photographer of the published images. This has been updated to give Paige Smith full credit for all images used in the article. A previous version stated, “Sofia Grace titled I Leave…
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Peace Country gives city dwellers insight into climate change realities faced by northern BC’s small towns
May 12, 2022By: Jocelyn Stevens, SFU student As a former northern BC small-town habitant, I was intrigued by the concept of Peace Country and pleasantly surprised at the emotional impact and relatability of the play. Written and directed by SFU alumnus Pedro…
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We need to move on from the suburban myth
March 25, 2022By: Jared Murphy, SFU Student The idea of suburbia probably conjures up many different ideas for you. Possibly, a nostalgic picture of riding your bike until “the street lights turn on,” like mom used to say. For others, maybe feelings of…
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Harm reduction and the overdose crisis in BC
March 18, 2022by Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate For the past two years, BC has been plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in thousands of deaths. However, there are numbers we don’t see often: those of overdose-related deaths. In a faculty…
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Renaming and reconciliation
March 8, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Content warning: colonialism, Indian Act, intergenerational trauma, ongoing harm The “Gassy Jack” statue, from which Gastown draws its name, has been pulled down. Unlike the statue, however, colonialism still stands. This is evident in the names…
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Top Ten Vancouver Cafés
February 28, 2022By: Sara Brinkac, Humour Editor 1. Black Coffee An easy Top Ten contender, this café provides Vancouver coffee lovers the simplicity they’re sometimes looking for. By stripping down all the parts of the business, including their menu, Black Coffee tells…
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How to get the most out of your Athletic & Recreation fee
January 21, 2022By: Marco Ovies, Features Editor One of the major downfalls to living in the Lower Mainland is the amount of rain that keeps you inside. While it can be tempting to cocoon yourself in a blanket and eat a whole…
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