Hannah Fraser

1 month ago | the-peak.ca | Zainab Salam |Hannah Fraser

By: Zainab Salam, Staff Writer and Hannah Fraser, News Editor Healthcare workers and patrons in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) are voicing concerns that the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is “deterring access to harm reduction sites.” Harm reduction is an “evidence-based approach to care” that by “preventing infections, illness, and injury related to drug use and sexual practices.” According to a press release from the organization Police Oversight With Evidence and Research (POWER),...

2 months ago | the-peak.ca | Hannah Fraser |Winnie Byanyima

By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer and Hannah Fraser, News EditorIn February, the Trump administration undertook a number of “drastic” steps to reduce government spending on healthcare and medical research, according to PBS. On February 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the administration’s policy that would cut research funding by “limiting the amount of indirect funding for research projects” to 15%. This equates to $4 billion in reduced funding.

Feb 23, 2025 | the-peak.ca | Hannah Fraser

By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer, and Hannah Fraser, News EditorEvery year, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) elects student representatives to its executive committee. This year, 23 candidates are campaigning for the seven positions: SFSS president and six vice presidents. The campaign period began on February 10 and will run until February 26, during which the candidates attempt to make their visions heard. Election day is February 27–28.

Oct 23, 2024 | the-peak.ca | Yildiz Subuk |Hannah Fraser

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer and Hannah Fraser, News EditorOn September 25, of protestors gathered at 50 Indigo bookstores across Canada, calling for the company’s divestment from the Israeli military. A week before the protests, Indigo pursued a against the campaign’s website, IndigoKillsKids.ca, now rebranded as boycottindigobooks.com.

Sep 23, 2024 | the-peak.ca | Hannah Fraser

By: Hannah Fraser, News EditorContent warning: mentions of natural disasters, government oppression, and death. The line “একতাই বল” (ako-ty-bal), or “unity is strength,” resounded through the streets of Vancouver in July, from SFU’s Bangladesh Student Alliance (BSA). Driven by their shared commitment to raise awareness about the violence in Bangladesh this summer, the BSA reflected their unity.