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Venice Stays off World Heritage Danger List
Venice stayed off the United Nations Environmental, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Heritage in Danger list during Sept. 14’s UN agency meeting.
Unity: A Divisive Decision
“I am sorry” is how Unity Create President Marc Whitten began an apology letter, just over a week after the company introduced their controversial payment structure update. Unity, the largest game development engine in the world, walked back much of their decision following immense outrage from the game development community.
US Republican Primary Election: Here’s Where The Candidates Stand
The Republican primary election—scheduled to take place in January of next year—is an important upcoming event in the United States, as it determines which Republican candidate will be on the ballot for President in the 2024 general election.
Wildfires in Maui
On Aug. 7-8, a wildfire burned down parts of Maui and the historical town of Lahaina. It was considered to be the largest fire in the United States in the past century, and led to 97 confirmed deaths and 31 missing people.
Mexican Senate on the Possibility of Alien Life
The Mexican Senate convened in September to hear testimony on the possible existence of extraterrestrial life. The hearing marked the country’s first congressional event on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), a term now used instead of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).
Flooding in Libya
Tropical Storm Daniel first passed through Libya on Sept. 10. Heavy rainfall and strong winds plagued the country, leading to major flooding and significant destruction throughout the northeast of the country.
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Now You See Him, Now You Don’t
Yevgeny Prigozhin was one of ten killed when his private plane crashed on Aug. 23, north of its destination in Moscow. This was exactly two months after leading a single-day insurrection against Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.
Hollywood Strikes 2023: An Overview of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
Since May 2023, strikes in Hollywood have halted the production of upcoming movies and TV shows. There are two main strikes occurring: the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Tragic Earthquakes Strike Morocco
On Sept. 8, a powerful earthquake of a 6.8 magnitude struck western Morocco, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Marrakesh. This tragic event has left a trail of destruction, and has resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread damage to communities in the region.
The MTV VMAs 2023
The MTV Video Music Awards are an annual fan-voted awards show in the United States that occurs every September. The Video Music Awards celebrate achievements in the music industry, such as “Best Music Video” or “Artist of the Year”, and are also known for their live performances by nominees or winners.
Apple Unveils New iPhone 15
On Sept. 12, Apple announced the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max at an event. These new phone models were officially launched to the public on Sept. 22.
Hamas Mounts Surprise Terrorist Attack On Israel, Beginning War
On Oct. 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas crossed from Gaza to Israel in a brutal surprise attack that killed more than 1,400 Israelis and injured around 4,500 others, according to ABC News.
Protests Occurring for SOGI Across Canada
In late September of this year, the Vancouver Art Gallery was used as a midway point between two crowds with drastically contrasting views surrounding the topic of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI).
Greenbelt Controversy
In 2005, The Ontario government passed the Greenbelt Act to protect 2 million acres of land, with its primary objectives being to preserve farmland and reduce urban sprawl. On Nov. 4, 2022, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark revealed that 15 areas of the Greenbelt would be opened for the development of residences.
New Brunswick Schools to Require Parental Consent for Student Name Changes
Hundreds of students in New Brunswick are protesting the recently changed Policy 713, a policy which significantly affects queer students in schools across the province. The new changes ban teachers and staff from referring to students under 16 by their chosen name and pronouns without parental consent.
New School Opening Delayed
Though the new school is on track to be completed February 2024, students and teachers will no longer move into the new building at the beginning of second semester. The big move will be delayed until the 2024-2025 school year, according to a recent parent newsletter and message to staff.
Three People Stabbed at Festival in Chinatown
Around 6:00 PM on Sept. 10, a stabbing incident occurred at Vancouver's Light Up Chinatown Festival. The incident left three festival-goers injured.
Alarming Trends in Exclusion Discovered by BCEdAccess Exclusion Tracker
In 2022 – 2023, the Exclusion Tracker was released by the BCEdAccess Society, a charity that serves families of students with disabilities. The Exclusion Tracker has shown a staggering rise in these issues throughout the district by both teachers and students.
REVIEW | Six New Vancouver Restaurants Added to Michelin Guide
In September, six new Vancouver restaurants were added to the Michelin Guide, rounding up the number of featured restaurants from our city to 78.
Meet Constable Davor Tolja: Eric Hamber’s School Liaison Officer
Davor Tolja (School Liaison) has been a member of the VPD for 20 years. He has worked in a variety of areas, from identity theft to property theft, before working as an SLO at Hamber during COVID-19.