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NASA’s DART Successfully Collides with Asteroid
Over the past two decades, scientists around the world have been developing a system to protect Earth from dangerous asteroids and comets. On Sept. 26, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) proved to be a manifestation of these efforts, when the projectile successfully collided with the asteroid Dimorphos.
Nicole Mann Becomes the First Indigenous Woman in Space
On Oct. 5, Nicole Mann became the first Indigenous woman in space. According to NASA, Mann is the commander of the SpaceX Crew-5 mission, launching to the ISS in the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96: Her Death and Legacy
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 at the time of her passing. Being the longest-serving British monarch in history, she was the monarch of 32 countries during her reign, witnessing massive social change.
The War in Ukraine enters its Eighth Month
Eight months after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the conflict has continued and impacts are being felt across the globe. Here are the latest developments from the past few months.
UK Pound Hits 37 Year Low
On Sept. 26, the United Kingdom saw its most dramatic currency crisis in recent history. The pound plummeted to its lowest level against the dollar, falling to $1.03 USD – a level not seen in 37 years.
EDITORIAL: Bring Back the Honours Program
ABC Vancouver and its new trustees: Alfred Chien, Preeti Faridkot, Victoria Jung, Christopher Richardson, and Josh Zhang must stay true to one of their only campaign promises, and return honours programs to Vancouver schools.
Bivalent Vaccines Now Available for Canadians
While Canadians’ vaccine protection wanes, a fall Omicron-fuelled spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths is threatening to overwhelm an exhausted healthcare system. Amid this, provinces and territories are quickly rolling out newly approved bivalent vaccine boosters, targeting the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Canadian Inflation hits 8.1 per cent, a forty year peak
Canada hit a 40 year peak inflation rate of 8.1 per cent in June, much higher than the 2 per cent target that the Bank of Canada aims for. The last time Canada saw such a spike was in 1982, when inflation hit 10.8 per cent.
Pierre Poilievre wins Conservative Leadership race, becomes Leader of the Opposition
Pierre Poilievre won the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race on Sept. 10, becoming Leader of the Conservative Party and leader of the Official Opposition.
ANALYSIS: Rogers’ Summer Outage—The Future of Telecommunications in Canada
Ten million Rogers Communications customers awoke on July 8 to find their internet and cell service down. TVs, home phones, cell phones, Interac debit transactions, and other internet-related commodities were affected.
RCMP Opens Investigation into Officers After Nova Scotia Mass Shooting
Soon after the mass shooting in Nova Scotia that killed 22 and injured three, multiple RCMP officers present on the day of the shooting were accused of mishandling a 2017 murder. Greg Wiley is one of them.
Canada marks the Second Annual Day For Truth and Reconciliation
Sept. 30, 2022, marks the second annual day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is recognized as a federal statutory holiday to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous peoples. After being first declared Orange Shirt Day in 2021, it has been renamed to Truth and Reconciliation Day, but continues to hold the same meaning of honouring and remembering Indigenous communities.
Mass Stabbing In Saskatchewan kills 10, Injures 18
10 people were killed and 18 were injured during a mass stabbing spree in Saskatchewan on Sunday, Sept. 4. Early that morning, a report of a stabbing on James Smith Cree Nation was sent to Saskatchewan police, followed by multiple more reports of stabbings at different places around the community, resulting in 13 crime scenes.
After Two Years, Border Restrictions are Lifted in Canada
All COVID-19 border restrictions were lifted on Oct. 1, after the federal government announced on Sept. 26 that the order in council for the border restrictions would expire on Sept. 30.
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.
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.