Vancouver Climate Strike coincides with UN Summit of the Future
WEB5 hours ago · By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On September 20, thousands of people congregated in downtown Vancouver for the Vancouver Climate Strike.The strike coincided with the United Nations Summit of the Futur e, w hich took place September 22–23, where world leaders met to discuss future plans for increasing cooperation in global governance. This opportunity allowed “children of all ages to see ...
The TSSU returns to bargain with SFU to secure research workers’ …
WEB5 hours ago · By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) returned to bargain with SFU, beginning with the non-substantive terms of their collective agreement.On their website, the TSSU refers to this period as the first stage of bargaining following their initial bargaining session on August 29. In the first stage, the TSSU Contract Committee aims to change the language of ...
An overview of the major Canadian parties’ platforms - The Peak
WEBSep 15, 2021 · The Bloc intends to make prescription drugs, housing, and health-care more affordable. To offset the costs of prescription drugs, the Bloc will call on Canadian pharmaceutical companies to reduce costs. According to CBC, “The Bloc has called on the federal government to increase its share of health-care funding to 35%t of its cost.”.
Top News - The Peak
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Brighter Side: Print newspapers
WEB3 days ago · 2. By: Petra Chase, Editor-in-Chief. As classes begin and SFU fills up with students again, we’re back to printing this fall! While The Peak has been producing digital newspapers this summer, I’m looking forward to seeing our covers on stands. What better way to showcase the talented work of our illustration and photography contributors ...
Surrey gets new waste reduction and recycling center - The Peak
WEBOct 6, 2022 · By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer Since September 9, Surrey residents have had access to a new waste and recycling facility. According to Metro Vancouver’s press release, the new disposal site is “designed to fit in with the community and has plenty of room for vehicles, preventing tr affic backups on city streets.”. As the release outlined, the new center will include options for users ...
What Grinds Our Gears: Parking at SFU Burnaby - the-peak.ca
WEB3 days ago · 6. PHOTO: Ryan Searle / Unsplash. By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer. You’re running late, already stuck in traffic on the way up to campus, and then you finally pass the threshold of driving up Gaglardi Way to find a spot at Central parking. Lo and behold, you are eternally bound to join the seemingly endless carousel of cars waiting to find ...
Dangerous Heights: We need to respect local mountains - The Peak
WEBSep 8, 2022 · By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor. For those living in BC, local mountains may appear accessible enough to negate their risks. Towering peaks over 1,500 meters high are an hour’s drive from most major cities, and can be summitted in three to eight hours. What sounds like an alpine hiker’s paradise is also what contributes to a yearly influx of millions of outdoor enthusiasts entering our ...
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The Peak recaps: Red Leafs vs. Okanagan Lakers
WEBOct 27, 2023 · By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Green lights streaking from the inside of the player’s tunnel flash across the rink as the sound of skates slash against the ice. Red jerseys square off against black and orange, battling for the puck against the boards. Fans cheer from the stands as goals are scored back and forth.…