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Politicians Call for U.S. TikTok Ban
Some American politicians are calling for a nationwide ban on the social media app TikTok. TikTok and ByteDance have been facing calls for bans from critics for almost three years now, out of fear that China may use the app to steal data from Americans on the platform.
Zellers Reopening: The Canadian Comeback of the Decade
It’s been ten years since the announcement of the doors of Zellers closing, and in an equal shock as its shutdown, news of Zellers reopening came in January with some novel and shocking changes.
China’s Population Declines for the First Time in 60 years
China’s population has declined for the first time since the Great Chinese Famine in 1961. The National Bureau of Statistics in China reported a decrease of 850,000 people, making their population 1.41 billion people, in 2022.
Brazilian Capital Stormed by Thousands of Protestors
Approximately 4,000 protestors occupied Brazil’s Congress, Presidential Palace and Supreme Court in what’s widely considered the democratic nation’s worst-ever episode of political violence.
Indigenous Class Action Settlement Reached with Canada
The federal government and 325 representative plaintiffs from various Indigenous bands have recently settled a lawsuit over residential schools for $2.8 billion. Known as the Indigenous Class Action Settlement, the lawsuit preceding it has been litigated since 2012.
Alberta to “Just Transition” From Oil to Clean Energy
The long-awaited interim plans for clean energy in Alberta and the entirety of Canada were finally released on Feb. 23. The plans had been rebranded as the "Sustainable Jobs Plans'', instead of the original “Just Transition Plans”, due to backlash faced by the term.
Experts Weigh In on Canadian Economic Recession Fears
As inflation and interest rates remain high in Canada, many economists and financial analysts are warning Canadians of an economic recession that is bound to happen sometime this year.
The End Is Not in Sight: More Unmarked Graves Found
Since the first unmarked graves were found at the former Kamloops Residential School in May 2021, more than 1,800 unmarked graves have been found across Canada. The Canadian government has been working with many Indigenous groups to search residential school sites.
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.
Death Toll in Turkish and Syrian Earthquake Hits 50,000
On Feb. 3, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Turkey and northern Syria, succeeded by a second earthquake of 7.5-magnitude in the following hours. The tremors were the deadliest quakes in Turkey since an earthquake in ancient Antioch in 526 and the deadliest in Syria since an 1822 earthquake in Aleppo. By Feb. 28, the death toll had surpassed 50,000 in the two nations.
The Next Stage of the MCU: Phase 5
The end of 2022 has also marked the end of another era: the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four.
Transgender Rights Reforms in Scotland Blocked by British Veto
Dec. 22 of last year saw the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in the Scottish Parliament, which would streamline the process for trans people to change their legally recognised gender. The legislation was blocked by the United Kingdom Parliament this January, reigniting discussion about Scottish devolution and the distribution of power between the British and Scottish governments.
REVIEW | Best Skateparks Around Vancouver
As the weather improves, we are bound to see more skateboarders, both beginner and experienced, around the city. Where are they going? With so many skateparks around, where should they go? There are a variety of skateparks in the Greater Vancouver Area - here are both my opinions and those of other teenage skateboarders of Vancouver skateparks.
Second Hand Clothing Stores in Vancouver
If you love fashion, but don’t want to support the fast-fashion industry, an easy way to reduce your environmental impact is by shopping second-hand. Not only is buying second-hand or pre-loved clothing better for the environment; it’s also a huge money saver.
OPINION: Are Hamberites Being Restricted?
Every year, a plethora of student events occur. Student council and grad committee organize the vast majority of them, ranging from holiday markets to Valentine’s grams, while a wide array of clubs runs the rest. But are school organizations being restricted in what they can do?
Hamber’s New Year Resolutions, Three Months In
As Hamberites enter March, recently assigned New Year resolutions are either just getting started, already in place, or have since been altered entirely. Some of Hamber’s staff and students have a variety of ambitious resolutions, while others avoid the notion entirely.
Interview with Cailen Yiu, Host of Hamber’s CSPN Podcast
The Griffins’ Nest presents a Q&A with Hamber’s very own Cailen Yiu (12): the creator, producer, director, cameraman, editor, and host of CSPN.