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OPINION | “Democracy Dies in Darkness.” Prepare for a sunset.
Journalism used to matter. Local papers across the country would churn out hundreds of local stories covering issues that appealed to their readers. At dinner, families would gather around to watch the evening news. Student journalists would aspire to join the ranks of esteemed professional reporters, seen as respected harbingers of the truth. And none of this was haphazard. An affinity with journalism is engrained in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — journalists are the only professionals whose work is recognized by the constitution. But nothing should be taken for granted anymore. Local journalism is in shambles. Journalists can hardly afford to live in the expensive cities that hold most media jobs. The Oval Office is infested with a president who hates reporters. And, social media has replaced fact-based journalism.
Curating Your Perfect Course Schedule
Every February, Hamber students begin choosing their courses for the next school year through MyEducation BC. Specialized options include fine arts electives, service classes, and an assortment of AP classes.
Quebec Faces Teacher Shortage Amid Rise In Student Enrollment
Quebec’s education system is struggling with a severe teacher shortage, with over 20,000 more students enrolled this school year, compared to the number of students at the start of class last school year. In August 2024, with less than two weeks before the school year started, there were still 5,700 teaching positions yet to be filled in the province's schools. However, this rate was still higher than previous years.
Midtown Showdown’s Biggest Year Yet
Hamber’s Midtown Showdown (MTSD) was first hosted in 2011. Now, Hamber’s new building has enabled 24 teams from across the Lower Mainland to compete from Jan. 23–25. The event became a showcase for other groups. Dancers performed during halftime, the school band played by the bleachers at breaks, scorekeepers worked diligently from the sidelines, and the cheerleading club displayed their routines for the crowd. Hand-painted posters were hung up around the gym for the participating teams and each Hamber player.
Polar Vortex Breakdown Causes Harsh Winter In Eastern Canada
Eastern Canada has experienced an intense winter, due to a breakdown in the polar vortex, a large mass of arctic air that usually remains trapped near the North Pole. This is a sharp contrast to Vancouver and the rest of the Lower Mainland, which has experienced an extremely mild winter — except for the past month.
REVIEW | Best Budget Sushi Restaurants In Vancouver
Have you ever wanted to buy sushi, but found that food prices in Vancouver were way too high? Vancouver is globally recognized for its abundance of good sushi, but it can be quite expensive and the quality of the food is not always worth what you pay. We decided to test four Vancouver sushi restaurants, with the goal of finding the best and cheapest places to eat! We will be taking you step-by-step through each experience we had, ranked from worst to best, before crowning one restaurant the home of “The Best Budget Sushi in Vancouver”.
OPINION | The Immoral Woman: Blake Lively And The Paradox Of Likeability
It Ends with Us, Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, touched the lives of millions of readers with its depiction of domestic violence. In 2019, the book was optioned by Justin Baldoni to be produced by his company, Wayfarer Studios. He later signed on as director. It was announced in 2023 that Blake Lively, known for her role in the TV series Gossip Girl, would be playing the protagonist, Lily Bloom, and Baldoni would be playing Lively’s opposite.
ANALYSIS | The Story Behind the Canucks’ Slump: What’s Messing Things Up?
Three quarters through the 2024-25 NHL season, it’s safe to say that the Vancouver Canucks have not repeated the impressive first half of their previous season. In the 2023–24 season, The Canucks were Pacific Division champions, finishing with a record of 50-23-9 (wins-losses-overtime losses) and 109 points. Vancouver made the playoffs for the first time since 2020, when they were eliminated in the second round, four games to three against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Naked In Manhattan: An NYC Travel Diary
When I went to New York City I got robbed, stuck in an elevator, pushed off the Empire State Building, and hit by a city bike. I thought going to New York would be relaxing and fun, but I literally got pickpocketed twice, and now my AirPods are gone again. I did actually meet Marcello Hernandez, and his mom has a selfie of us three on her phone.
"You Can't Take Our Country — And You Can't Take Our Game”: Canada Beats USA In Four Nations Face-Off Final
After weeks of tariff threats, diplomatic tensions, and a brawl-filled round-robin matchup, the NHL’s Four Nations final was set to be a game to remember. With Canada and the USA coming to blows early in their first meeting — three fights took place in the first nine seconds of play — fans were expecting a thrilling final game. The 3–2 OT win for Canada delivered all that, and more.
Met Gala Theme Announced
The Met Gala, formally called the costume institute benefit, is the annual fundraising festival held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum. Taking place on May 15, the 2025 Met Gala theme is “Superfine tailoring black style.” According to Vogue, this style and theme is set to be an expression of dandyism, “a style movement that started in 19th-century Britain and encouraged opulence, elegance and good taste in men’s fashion,” as described by Cosmopolitan. This year’s show is also inspired by the work of Monica Miller, a professor and chair of Africana studies at Barnard college, and her book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The dress code for the event is “tailored for you” as a nod to the accompanying art exhibitions at the Met which focus on menswear and suiting.
Metro Vancouver To Launch Governance Review After Recent Spending Comes To Light
At a Jan. 17 mayor’s committee meeting, Mike Hurley, the Burnaby mayor and Metro Vancouver Board chair announced an upcoming governance review of Metro Vancouver to “explore the way the Metro Vancouver Board makes decisions, receives and shares information, and any potential efficiencies that could be explored through provincial legislation.” The review came in response to concerns regarding Metro Vancouver’s recent spending decisions.
HMPV Virus Sweeps Across China
Late last year, Chinese authorities reported an increase in children under 14 years old testing positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory disease with cold or flu-like symptoms. Soon after, videos began appearing on Chinese social media, depicting long lines of patients in Chinese hospitals with over-filled waiting rooms. With 5 years having passed since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a global shutdown and killed over seven million, this raised widespread concern.
The Deal Is On: Ceasefire In Gaza
After 15 months of war and eight months of negotiations, a three-phase permanent ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza went into effect on Jan. 19. The ceasefire deal contains 42 days in each of its three phases. In the first phase, Hamas is to release 33 Israeli hostages, which it captured in an Oct. 7, 2023 incursion into Israel. Israel is due to release 1,904 Palestinian prisoners that it captured in the last several years, most abducted due to political activism or alleged involvement with Hamas.
Wonder Valley: AI Plant Development Sparks Concern
The Chairman of O’Leary Ventures, Canadian millionaire Kevin O’Leary, has proposed for the “world’s largest” AI data centre to be built in Northern Alberta, called Wonder Valley. O’Leary has described the project as a way to transform Alberta and Canada into hotspots for the AI industry. However, in December 2024, O’Leary Ventures announced their plan to construct the data centre without mention of consulting First Nations in the area, despite the proposed location of Wonder Valley being on the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation’s traditional land.
The VSB To Lose Millions? BC Supreme Court Lowers Rent On Property Owned By The School Board
After a BC Supreme Court ruling that reduced lease payments for Kingsgate Mall, the Vancouver School Board is set to lose millions in annual rental income. The decision marks the latest development in a legal battle over the fair market valuation of the property, which has been ongoing since 2017.
BC Sees Massive Snow Dump
At the beginning of February, the Lower Mainland received a massive snow dump, providing welcome relief to skiers following a subpar season last year — but leaving drivers with sub-optimal conditions.
POPE FRANCIS FACING HEALTH CRISIS
On Feb. 14, 88-year-old Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to undergo testing and treatment after suffering through a weeklong bout of bronchitis. Then, after a full week of treatment, on Feb. 22, the Vatican revealed in a statement that Pope Francis had undergone an "asthma-like respiratory crisis" and required supplemental oxygen. Furthermore, his blood tests revealed that he had thrombocytopenia — a condition caused by a low number of platelets in the blood — which needed to be treated with a blood transfusion.
Hamber Students’ Go-To Home Remedies
For many, escaping a debilitating cold is impossible over the winter months; plenty of Hamber students have fallen ill over the flu season. However, they’ve also found ways to help mitigate their sickness and aim for a speedy recovery. Through social media, Natalie Palmer (10) discovered a gargling technique that involves salt and baking soda, which helps treat sore throats.
Joe Biden’s Presidency: A Reign of Promise and Action
When US President Joe Biden first took office in January 2021, he immediately began implementing new policies aimed at tackling some of the country’s biggest concerns, including COVID-19, diversity and equity, and the environment.