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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.
Hamberites’ Guide to Exchange Programs
There are many programs globally that allow students to participate in a student exchange to Vancouver, but the VSB doesn’t offer any outgoing student exchange programs. However, there are still plenty of opportunities available for Hamberites looking to study abroad.
Post-Secondary Plans
During their senior year of high school, students are required to make significant, life-altering decisions. As graduation comes closer and closer, it is expected that grade 12 students start thinking about life after graduation and explore what opportunities lie beyond mandatory education.
Fall Season Sports
Students are excited to cheer on Hamber’s volleyball, cross country, girls field hockey, aquatics, and boys’ soccer teams as they kickstart their fall season.
Review | Butterfingers: Viral-ish Foods, Gone Kind of Wrong
Over the last few years, TikTok and Instagram have churned out many different trends. There have been many butter-centric dishes spread over “For You” pages recently, so I tried some of them, so you don’t have to!
What is Happening to Grade 8 Camp This Year?
It is currently unknown if the grade 8 camp will happen this year. However, the camp has not occurred in its usual time frame.
Meet Hamber’s New Vice Principal Mr. James Francom
The new school year has welcomed a plethora of new additions to Hamber. One especially notable new face is Vice Principal Mr. J. Francom. In an interview conducted by The Nest, Francom discussed who he is and what his plans are for Hamber.
The Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on Hamber Students
The past two years at Hamber have been unprecedented for students and staff. With courses having been taught through two completely different systems due to COVID-19, Hamberites have needed to adapt to a rapidly changing school environment.
Planning for the Long-Awaited Reopening of Eric Hamber’s School Store
The Griff, Eric Hamber’s school store, was once a convenient hub for students to purchase snacks and Hamber merchandise. However, after COVID-19 and the passing of Eric Hamber’s beloved business teacher and school store’s sponsor, Ms. T. Hayes (Business Ed.), it has since been closed. This year, Marketing 11 and E-Commerce 12 students are working to bring it back with the support of Ms. S. Schoenfelder (Business Ed.) and Mr. M. Albrecht (Business Ed).
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.
Grad Committee Starts Up
With the 2022-2023 school year starting up, Grad Committee has begun their planning for this year’s grad events and ceremonies. They are looking to deliver memorable and breathtaking events for Eric Hamber’s graduates this year.
The Truth About Hamber’s Crammed Classes this Year
Eric Hamber’s classes are overflowing this year, leaving many students unable to secure their places in classes.
Changes to Hamber’s Bell Schedule Leaves Students Confused
Students were surprised at the beginning of the school year by slight changes to the bell schedule that they had grown used to last year.
Liz Truss Resigns as British Prime Minister
When Boris Johnson resigned his position as British prime minister back in July, he set off a chain of events that would eventually lead to a new record: the shortest-serving prime minister in the United Kingdom.
The Road to Canada for Aspiring International Students
The Vancouver School Board’s (“VSB”) international student program gives international students the opportunity to study abroad in, according to the VSB, “excellent schools offering courses in academics, fine arts, technology, languages, and athletics.”
BC Schools will close on Monday for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
B.C. schools will be closed next Monday to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral, Premier Horgan announced in a statement today.
“K-12 public schools and public post-secondary institutions, and most Crown corporations will be closed,” Horgan said.
Candidates Questionnaire Week Five: Funding
Welcome to the fifth in a series of weekly articles we’re calling Candidate Questionnaires. Once a week, The Nest sends school board candidates from all six major political parties one or two questions, for their written responses to be published here. Responses are only edited for clarity.