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Vaccine Passport Implementation
On August 23, the government of British Columbia announced that by September 13, all British Columbians over the age of 12 needed to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to access events, services and businesses such as restaurants, concerts, and gyms.
What to Know About NASA’s VIPER
The rover will use its four instruments to analyze the lunar soil in the Moon’s Nobile Crater and determine if water content is present.
A Look into the Effect of COVID-19 on BC’s Economy
Despite the many challenges imposed on BC by this pandemic, its economy has fared considerably well.
The Opioid Crisis
The Opioid Epidemic is the issue of the misuse and addiction of drugs that has been plaguing British Columbia since the 1990’s .
COVID-19’s Fourth Wave Sweeps Across British Columbia
The new Delta variant, which is twice as contagious and pathogenic as previous variants, is surging in cases; doubling every eleven days in some countries and quickly filling up hospitals.
Hamber’s Seismic Upgrade: An Update
The construction of a new seismically upgraded Hamber has recently begun, with the frame of the building taking shape
In Pursuit of Interest: Hamber’s New Clubs
New clubs have been formed to bring the Hamber community together this school year.
ANALYSIS: A Toxic Conservatorship
From hits like “Baby One More Time” to “Toxic” Britney Spears has become a pop icon. However, for the past decade her name has been on front pages for other reasons.
A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Teams
While it is remarkably convenient for all parties, there is one downside: Microsoft Teams is extremely confusing.
Housing Affordability in Vancouver
Vancouver is widely considered one of the nicest cities to live in. It has views of the mountains, is not far away from the ocean, and has an abundance of wilderness to explore. But with these luxuries come high prices in living accommodations.
Versatile Vice Principals
Life at Hamber has certainly been different in the last few years, but two familiar faces have guided the students through it all: the Vice Principals.
An Introduction to Post Secondary Scholarships
Once again, it’s the time of year to apply for post-secondary scholarships.
The Rapid Spread of Streaming Services
The closure of theatres and increased time spent at home due to COVID has caused the popularity of streaming sites to surge in the past two years.
New to Hamber: The Safe and Caring Schools Program
Safe and Caring School has a different goal than the School Liaison Officer program: providing resources to students.
Hamber’s International Student Program
For over 20 years, Eric Hamber’s International Student Program has been welcoming students from around the world to study at Eric Hamber and discover Vancouver.
New Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
The Grade 12 Literacy Assessment is a new, BC-wide, graduation requirement that will be first administered in the 2021-2022 school year.
New Year New STUCO
A new school year brings a new Student Council (StuCo), and Eric Hamber’s 2021-2022 StuCo is ready to rock!
The Fall of Afghanistan: A New Taliban Rule
On the 15th of August 2021, Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, fell to Taliban forces, marking the end of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the 20 year Afghan War.
IPPC Sixth Assessment Report: The Most Severe Climate Change Warning Yet
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the primary of three instalments of the sixth assessment report (AR6) on Aug. 9, 2021.