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A New Face at the VSB
The Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) Suzanne Hoffman’s resignation to become the CEO of the British Columbia School Trustees Association; Helen McGregor, former Superintendent of Curriculum and Student Achievement at the District School Board of Niagara (“DSBN”), will become the new superintendent of one of Canada’s most complex public education systems.
Hamber’s Remembrance: Commemorating the Sacrifices
As in past years, Remembrance Day was commemorated at Hamber. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the assembly took place virtually, where students watched a video from their 1-3 classrooms on November 10, 2021.
Stellar Senior Volleyball Performances at Cities
After numerous hard-fought games against teams from across the district, Hamber’s senior volleyball season has come to an end.
Grad Committee Insights
With students back in school full-time, Eric Hamber’s graduating class remains hopeful that they will experience an eventful and fulfilling senior year.
Ms. Mullen’s Journey to Bring Yoga to Hamber
When Ms. R. Mullen (Mathematics) first started working at Eric Hamber, she was adamant on teaching a yoga course at the school.
A Course Selection Guide for Grade 10s: A Guide
Grade 10 is an important year for students all across the district. It marks the end of an era of mandated core classes, and the beginning of an era of choice and freedom when it comes to course selection.
Vancouver District Student Council (“VDSC”) Overview
You may or may not have heard of the Vancouver District Student Council, better known as the ‘VDSC’, and chances are, you have seen at least one member from Hamber. But what exactly is the VDSC?
The Hidden Cost of the Pandemic: Youth Mental Health
From socializing to identity development, high school comes with many challenges. The onset of COVID-19 has only amplified mental health challenges in youth across British Columbia.
COVID in Schools: How Safe Do Hamberites Feel?
With the shifting school schedule in past years, there have also been many changes to safety regulations and mask mandates in schools.
Winter Holidays: Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chanukkah
Winter is a time to gather with family and friends. There are many different traditions held and ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays – each one of them being special.
ANALYSIS: What Happened to Local Independent News? Canada’s News Landscape
Never has it been more necessary for a diversity of news media sources, given the state of affairs in the last five years. Yet despite this, news monopolies are becoming ever more present.
Crisis Line in Crisis: BC’s 911 Service
E-Comm, BC's 911 service, is currently facing an extreme staffing shortage and is not prepared to be the frontline force that handles major emergencies, its union says.
Vaccine Mandates: Who decides when, and why?
On October 5, the BC Ministry of Education composed a set of K-12 Sector Guidelines for Vaccination Policies.
BC’s Extreme Weather
With rising sea levels, heavy winds and rainfalls, the usual weather in BC has taken a drastic turn as the Climate Crisis takes its toll on the province.
Flooding in BC
Extreme rain resulted in floods, landslides, mudslides, damage to agriculture and huge loss of farm life, along with four confirmed deaths.
Transportation Demands: The Broadway Subway Project
The Broadway Subway Project is a westward extension to the Millennium Line.
Vancouver’s Historic Chinatown Storytelling Centre Opens
The intention behind the establishment of Vancouver’s Chinatown storytelling centre is to highlight Chinese culture and share China’s historical influences in Canada.
Formula E Racing Comes to Vancouver
Since the departure of Champ Car, an international racing series, in 2004, Vancouver’s motorsports community has remained relatively quiet.
Outlook: Ski Season 2021/22
With winter right around the corner, the local mountains are getting ready for the upcoming ski and snowboard season.