On Mar. 5, the VPD announced that two youths were facing charges in relation to a stabbing that happened after a basketball game at Eric Hamber Secondary School last month.

From Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, Hamber hosted its 15th annual Midtown Showdown, a senior basketball tournament consisting of 22 teams from across British Columbia. First hosted in 2011, Midtown has grown into more than just a basketball tournament; it has become a community event.

From warehouse sales to contractor work, Hamber students have worked in a wide range of environments. Students recently spoke to The Nest about their various part-time gigs, explaining the different tasks they perform, how they got hired for their positions, and what they love about them.

Club fundraisers have begun to take over Hamber’s halls, contributing greatly to the school’s community, culture, and inclusivity. However, the rise in fundraisers has also left many club leaders puzzled over how to make their fundraisers stand out from the rest.

This winter season, Hamber’s Girls Ice Hockey team took to the ice and played a highly enjoyable season. Despite not having a practice and game space on school grounds, they were able to push through with excellent play, conquering many challenges throughout the season.

On Jan. 12, Eric Hamber’s annual Language Day Celebration — a festival with culturally-themed classrooms filled with music and fun activities for all staff and students — was held on the school’s third floor. Occurring during second period, lunch, and third period, the event was enjoyed by many students and teachers.

With only one semester left, the grads of 2026 are making some lasting memories with their peers and cherishing their last few months at Hamber. Grad Committee members have been working hard to plan events to both fuel grade spirit and fundraise, in hopes of raising enough money for Prom and other special grad events.

Hamber’s Theatre Department started the new year off with two student-directed Winter One-Act Plays that were performed on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30.

After the BC Conservative’s slim defeat in the 2024 Provincial election and the resignation of leader John Rustad, the role of BC Conservative Party leader is up for grabs. As of Feb. 28, nine candidates are campaigning to become the party leader, with the vote set to happen on May 30.

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will undergo its first review assessment this July. One of the main focuses of the meeting is whether the Online News Act, which prohibits the sharing of Canadian news on social media without compensation from social media platforms, can be resolved between Canada and the US tech giant Meta. Currently, both sides are in the early process of negotiation.

The BC government is currently planning to modify the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), despite resistance from Indigenous groups.

As the ski and snowboard season has reached a halfway point, skiers and snowboarders at local mountains are closely monitoring snow conditions. Confidence in a strong winter continues to fade as record-low snowfalls and rising temperatures have led to poor-quality snow across local mountains.

On Feb. 10, a mass shooting occurred in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, BC. Six children and two adults were killed, and the shooter was found dead at the scene, according to CBC.

When the TV show Heated Rivalry premiered on Nov. 28, 2025, it took the internet by storm, telling a heartwarming queer love story following two rival hockey players. The show, which is based off of Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel series, weaves Canadian culture and imagery throughout the story.

From Feb. 2 to Feb. 16, more than 6,000 emergency dispatchers and ambulance paramedics voted in a strike vote conducted by their union, the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia (APBC). Ultimately, the paramedics voted in favour of striking. However, before job action began, the union agreed to a tentative agreement with its employer.

In November 2025, the Canadian government implemented a cap on study permits issued to international students to reduce strain on the housing market and limit fraud. Beginning in 2026, the Canadian government projects that only 408,000 study permits will be issued throughout the year.

On Jan. 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), a new policy aimed at helping Canadians deal with the rising costs of groceries and essential goods. These new policies are a part of a larger affordability agenda that includes financial support to households across Canada and efforts to strengthen food supply chains.

Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old former Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin, was arrested in Mexico on Jan. 22 and immediately flown to California, where he is now facing 17 federal charges.

On Oct. 31, 2025, the Government of British Columbia officially ended additional funding for overtime and agency staff in long-term care and assisted-living facilities across the province. This funding was originally introduced in the spring of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help care homes with staff shortages, according to City News.

On Jan. 14, Quebec Premier François Legault announced his resignation as Premier of Quebec and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party. He will remain as premier and party leader until a replacement is found. Finding a replacement could take months and may leave the CAQ with little time to prepare for the provincial election, which will be held in October.

On Feb. 8, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the world celebrated the 60th annual Super Bowl. The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks competed to win the title of the NFL Super Bowl Champions and receive the Vince Lombardi Trophy, with the Seahawks emerging victorious.

In early December 2025, US President Donald Trump’s administration introduced an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota’s cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, deploying thousands of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the areas.

The Grammy Awards — widely regarded as music’s biggest night — represent one of the highest honours in the global music industry. Presented annually by the Recording Academy, the awards recognize outstanding artistic, technical, and creative achievements across a diverse range of musical genres, celebrating excellence and innovation from artists around the world.

At approximately 2:00 AM on Jan. 3, US forces launched a military incursion into Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, forcefully taking Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro, into custody and detaining them at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York.

On Dec. 28, 2025, in response to Iran’s worsening economy, citizens began protesting in what would become the nation’s most violent uprising in decades. In addition, tens of thousands of protesters, journalists, and lawyers were imprisoned in secret detention centers across the nation.

On Jan. 16, two dozen wildfires began to blaze large swaths of land across central and southern Chile, causing homes and forests to be destroyed, infrastructure to be irreversibly damaged, and at least 18 deaths. According to Chilean security minister Luis Cordero, 21,000 acres of land were burned and over 50,000 residents were forced to evacuate, as per The Guardian.

Humans across the globe are warned from a young age about the importance of time and how little of it we possess. Every year, the world inches closer and closer to global disaster, and this year, the Doomsday Clock only further proves that daunting thought. This year, the Doomsday Clock is set to 85 seconds until midnight, which is the shortest amount of time that has ever been left, symbolizing that humanity is closer than ever to reaching the hypothetical “apocalypse.”

Many famous figures have been speaking out about political issues recently, especially following certain events in the United States.

US President Donald Trump recently announced his intention to acquire Greenland, and has used tariff and military threats to further his agenda, despite heavy criticism from both NATO and Denmark.