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Finland Becomes 31st NATO State
Finland became the 31st-member state of NATO, when it received approval from all 30 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Apr. 4. Arranged by Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, the announcement was made during a press conference on the morning of the agreement.
France Protests Over Retirement Age
A series of protests have been raging throughout France, garnering hundreds of thousands of protesters in opposition to the minimum retirement age being raised.
New Research Suggests That T-Rex Had Lips
In modern media, the vast majority of dinosaurs have been depicted as terrifying monsters with bony, hairless, and leathery bodies. However, modern studies have shown that that might not be the case.
Taylor Swift Begins Her Eras Tour
Five years is a long time since the internationally recognized singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been on tour, but she is back under the spotlight. On Nov. 1, 2022, Swift announced her sixth world tour, the Eras Tour. An incredibly rare sight for an A-list celebrity, each show in the Eras Tour has a setlist of 44 songs and lasts over three hours.
Trump Fights 34 Counts of Fraud in Court
Former US President and billionaire Donald Trump pled not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records on Apr. 4. The prosecutors stated that Trump had intentionally created business documents with inaccurate information, as a means of covering a story about his affair with pornographic actor Stormy Daniels during the 2016 US presidential election.
How Banks Across the Globe Failed
On Mar. 10, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States took control of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after billions of dollars were withdrawn by depositors and the bank defaulted. As a result of this, a couple of days later, two other banks defaulted as well, creating negative consequences globally.
The NHL and its Pride Nights Controversy
Over the last decade, the National Hockey League (NHL) has introduced a trend of having players adorn themed warm-up gear to show support for minorities across the globe. This has included Lunar New Year themed jerseys, or camouflaged gear supporting US and Canadian Armed Forces. Following this idea came the introduction of rainbow coloured warm-up jerseys for NHL “Pride Nights”.
Grocery Rebate to Offset Inflation
In response to the rising food costs, a one-time grocery rebate will be offered to “low- and modest-income Canadians and families”, according to the Government of Canada’s website.
Nova Scotia Shooting: Turning the Tide Together
Major reforms are needed in Canada’s public safety systems, says the commission responsible for investigating the deadliest mass killing in Canadian history. Known as the Mass Casualty Commission, the public body was formed after 22 people were shot to death at the hands of Gabriel Wortman in Nova Scotia in April 2020.
Finance Minister Announces 2023 Budget
Amidst looming fears of a recession and slowing economic growth, this year’s federal budget sees billions in new spending for healthcare, affordability, and the clean economy, while straying from key measures of fiscal responsibility and facing a mounting debt burden.
Five Cooking YouTube Channels to Inspire Your Next Meal
Looking for ideas for your next breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Look no further than these YouTube channels to inspire your inner chef.
REVIEW | Super Mario Bros Movie Jumps Above Expectations
When we stepped out of the theatre after watching the Mario Movie, we cried, for cinema would never be the same. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is a 2023 film by Illumination and Nintendo. Starring Christopher Micheal Pratt as Mario, with Jack Black pulling off a stellar performance as Bowser, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, the movie in no way lacks starpower.
What’s the Deal with Public Funding for Private Schools?
In the 2022/23 school year, private schools, officially known as independent schools, were granted $491 million in government funding, a $17 million increase over the 2021/22 school year. Making up roughly 7 per cent of BC’s total education budget, funding for independent schools has often been criticized.
Useful and Fun French Learning Resources
Learning a second language requires constant exposure to it. In my experience, gradual absorption of material works better than forcing your brain to memorize grammar or vocabulary. Fortunately, with the advent of the Internet, there are vast numbers of resources available to learn languages, as French happens to be one of the most popular languages in the world to learn.
BC Minimum Wage Increases to $16.75
British Columbia has recently announced that the minimum wage will be increased to $16.75 per hour, a 7 per cent increase from the current rate of $15.65 per hour. This change will come into effect on June 1, and is part of the government's ongoing efforts to address the current record-high inflation and income inequality in the province.
Downtown Eastside Cleared
After eight months of conflict between by-law officials, police, and locals on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, a coordinated operation to remove the long-standing camp there started on Apr. 5 and carried into the next day.
Vancouver City Council Votes to End Living Wage Policy
Vancouver City Council has decided to end the city’s living wage certification policy after five years due to skyrocketing living costs. The policy mandates the city to pay its workers the hourly amount required to support a family of four. The decision was announced on Mar. 2; voting, however, occurred on Jan. 31 at a meeting held in camera.
The Ideal Location for Churchill’s Ideal Mini
On Apr. 12, students and parents from Ideal Mini School received a letter from the Vancouver School Board (VSB) about the relocation of their students and faculty to Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School’s campus in the following school year.
Last Minute Ideas for Mother’s Day
Perhaps getting mom a Mother’s Day present got bumped down to the bottom of your to-do list, buried amongst countless other assignments and tests. Or maybe you simply don’t know what to get for your mother–after all, planning the perfect mothers day gift is no easy feat. Whatever state your Mother’s Day planning is in, The Nest has a few ideas to kickstart a brilliant plan that your mother is sure to love.
Spy Versus Spy: A New Hamber Grad Tradition?
Most students are probably familiar with Eric Hamber’s classic Grad events, like grad pancake breakfast after prom and GQ day. Recently however, a new senior tradition has emerged, filled with alliances, betrayal, and very strategic planning and execution.