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Canada’s Third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Sept. 30, 2023, Canada observed its third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The holiday, also known as Orange Shirt Day, honours both survivors of residential schools and those who were unable to come home.
Hamber’s Annual Clubs Day is Back!
This year's annual Clubs Day happened on Oct. 4 in the cafeteria. Students of all grades gathered during lunch to see the different displays of almost every club at Hamber.
158 Unmarked Graves Found in Mission BC
On Sept. 21, 158 unmarked graves were found at St. Mary’s Residential School in Mission B.C. The graves were found as part of the 3-year plan declared by the Stó:lō Nation at the beginning of December 2021 to search for possible grave sites in Fraser Valley.
A Guide To University Applications
Whether it’s getting accepted to their dream university, taking a gap year, or just going with the flow, graduating Hamber students are eager for the future. When researching universities, many grade 12s are feeling scared and excited – applications can at times be overwhelming to handle.
REVIEW | Films You Should Watch This Fall
When you want to take a break from that project you’ve been putting off, browse our selection of fall films that are perfect to curl up to and watch beside the fireplace.
How Hamberites Are Dealing With Inflation
As British Columbia grapples with inflation, many of Hamber’s students have been affected, and their daily expenses have increased. Those who receive an allowance, or a part-time job, have found that their money goes less distance each month.
Condo Plans for 105 Keefer Street, Chinatown, Causes Uproar Among Locals
In Chinatown, construction company Beedie Living is pushing for a condominium project that has been met with protest from local residents.
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Following Assassination of Canadian Sikh Separatist Leader
On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh separatist leader, was shot in a car parked outside a Sikh temple in Surrey. Nijjar died on the scene after receiving several gunshot wounds.
Two Indigenous Groups Close Joffre Lakes Park
In late August 2023, the Lil'wat and N'Quatqua First Nations groups closed Joffre Lakes Park to conduct Indigenous ceremonies and traditions. Immediately after the park closed, the provincial government immediately sought an agreement with the two groups regarding land sharing.
Barbenheimer: Hamber Students Weigh in on This Summer’s Hottest Debate
As Barbie and Oppenheimer hit the big screens over the summer of 2023, on the same day, a passionate debate over the two movies sparked on the internet.
Let The Games Begin: Hamber’s Fall Sports Update
It’s been over a month since the school year began, and Hamber athletics have begun Volleyball, soccer, field hockey and aquatics have begun, and Hamber’s athletes have been battling for wins across the city.
Vancouver's Annual Aritzia Warehouse Sale
Every summer, Aritzia’s Warehouse Sale in Vancouver gathers a large crowd. According to Arizia’s spokesperson, Barbara Nguyen-Willeford, the 2022 sale brought in almost 100,000 shoppers. This year's Warehouse Sale was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
2023 Sets Wildfire Records
In 2023, British Columbia experienced its worst wildfire season in history. This season saw 2,229 wildfires, burning almost 25,000 square kilometers, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Watch Out! A New Wave Of Student Drivers Take On The Roads
After nerve-wracking practice tests, embarrassing license photos, and years of asking for rides, a new generation of Hamber’s student drivers are ready for the roads.
Funding Your Post-Secondary Education: A How To
With application deadlines for many universities and colleges approaching, graduating Hamber students are thinking more and more about how to fund their post-secondary education.
EDITORIAL | BC’s Food Guidelines Aren’t On the Menu For Hamber’s Cafeteria
Students wishing to purchase cafeteria food at Eric Hamber often find themselves in a queue stretching across the cafeteria and lasting throughout much of the lunch period. However, there currently is no way for students to know which options are available that day without reaching the front of the line and entering the food service.
Danielle Smith Re-Elected Premier of Alberta — Now What?
United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Danielle Smith was re-elected as Alberta’s premier on May 29, after one of the closest votes in Alberta’s history.
Best Summer Activities in Vancouver
Stuck in Vancouver with nothing to do this summer? Check out some of our favourite summer activity ideas to try with your friends.
Smoky Skies From Albertan Wildfires
In the past decade, the number and severity of wildfires in Alberta have increased significantly. This year’s wildfires have burned 150 times more area than the previous 5 years combined, according to data from the Alberta government.
Clubs: The Classics & The Archaic
Since the very first years of Eric Hamber’s existence as a secondary school, clubs have been an integral part of the student experience. Hamber has been home to hundreds of clubs over the decades.