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REVIEW | The Best Ice Cream in Vancouver
With dozens of stores scattered across the city, Vancouver is not lacking in ice cream shops. For this issue of The Griffins’ Nest, I went on a tour of the city to visit the most popular spots. Here are my top three picks.
BC Forest Fire Season is Sparking
This summer’s forest fire season is forecasted to be worse than usual. Even before the start of the season, the general wildfire activity across Canada has been increasing, with 2,306 fires thus far in 2023 alone, as of June 9. Just over 400 of those, about 16 per cent, are in British Columbia, despite BC only occupying about nine per cent of Canada’s land mass.
Vancouver’s Best Summer Patios
Patios are a staple place in many Vancouverites’ summers, ranging from cute little cafes to quiet secluded restaurants: here are a few of the best patios in Vancouver!
Vancouver Mural Festival: Connecting the Public to Vancouver’s Diverse Art Scene
The Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) will be occuring once again from Aug. 4-13. The festival has been held annually since its founding in 2016, and is designed to celebrate public art and connect the community through live events and murals.
BC's Temperatures Keep Going Up
Despite attempts to minimize climate change, extreme weather has become more common on Canada’s west coast, most noticeably with summers being hotter and more humid than it has been historically.
What’s the Deal with Public Funding for Private Schools?
In the 2022/23 school year, private schools, officially known as independent schools, were granted $491 million in government funding, a $17 million increase over the 2021/22 school year. Making up roughly 7 per cent of BC’s total education budget, funding for independent schools has often been criticized.
BC Minimum Wage Increases to $16.75
British Columbia has recently announced that the minimum wage will be increased to $16.75 per hour, a 7 per cent increase from the current rate of $15.65 per hour. This change will come into effect on June 1, and is part of the government's ongoing efforts to address the current record-high inflation and income inequality in the province.
Downtown Eastside Cleared
After eight months of conflict between by-law officials, police, and locals on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, a coordinated operation to remove the long-standing camp there started on Apr. 5 and carried into the next day.
Vancouver City Council Votes to End Living Wage Policy
Vancouver City Council has decided to end the city’s living wage certification policy after five years due to skyrocketing living costs. The policy mandates the city to pay its workers the hourly amount required to support a family of four. The decision was announced on Mar. 2; voting, however, occurred on Jan. 31 at a meeting held in camera.
The Ideal Location for Churchill’s Ideal Mini
On Apr. 12, students and parents from Ideal Mini School received a letter from the Vancouver School Board (VSB) about the relocation of their students and faculty to Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School’s campus in the following school year.
Premier David Eby’s First Hundred Days
A hundred days have passed since David Eby became BC’s 37th premier on Nov. 18 last year. Eby succeeded former premier John Horgan, who resigned after five years in office due to health concerns after treatment for cancer last year.
Winter Weather Suspends Holiday Travel
Extreme weather caused a wave of flight cancellations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Dec. 20 last year. That Tuesday was met with 200 flight cancellations and 67 delayed flights.
Gino Odjick, Canuck and Local Legend, Dies at 53
Former Vancouver Canucks player and legend Wayne "Gino" Odjick passed away on Jan. 15 from a heart attack.
City Council Votes to Shut Down Renter Office
Vancouver’s city council, composed of an ABC majority, made its decision in mid-January to permanently close the Vancouver renter office. The renter office provided resources, referrals, and information on tenants rights, including answering questions, providing information on city policies and permits, and referring renters to other organizations that can help.
Sim City: Vancouver’s 2022 Municipal Election
After a heated race and hours of voting, Vancouver and the other 161 municipalities in BC have made a crucial decision about who will lead their municipal governments. The 2022 Vancouver municipal election covered the park board commissioners, city councillors, and school board trustees.
Best Fall Activities in Vancouver 2022
Known as pumpkin spice latte season and for its Instagrammable aesthetic, fall is appreciated by all kinds of people. As leaves come off the trees, many Hamberites find themselves enjoying the autumn season outside, or hanging out with friends to celebrate the spookier side of fall.
Amtrak Reopens Vancouver-Seattle Train
The COVID-19 pandemic has halted a variety of services, from in-person medical treatment to international transportation. After a two and a half-year hiatus, Amtrak Cascades has reopened their passenger train between Vancouver and Seattle, travelling for the first time since the pandemic began, on Sept. 26.
As a part of the party’s rebranding, BC Liberals propose BC United for the part’s new name
In late September, the BC Liberal Party announced a proposed name change and party rebranding. After considering 2,000 suggestions submitted over a three-month long membership consultation period, the party has settled on the name BC United. At the end of this year, party
David Eby will be BC’s Next Premier, John Horgan to Step Down
David Eby will be the next Premier of British Columbia, after winning the New Democratic Party (“NDP”) leadership race by default.
2022 Vancouver Asian Film Festival
The 2022 Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) started yesterday. The festival’s 26th year kicks off with four days of in-theater events, followed by six days of on-demand programs. The festival will end with a live performance and an awards ceremony on Nov. 12.