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Coyote Encounters in Vancouver
The past year has seen a large number of coyote attacks reported in Vancouver. This year, 993 of 1083 reports were in the category of sightings of approaching and following, and 90 coyotes caused injuries or sickness, bite accidents, pet attacks, death, aggression to humans, and showed defensive/breeding behaviour.
Top Holiday Events in Vancouver
This holiday season, Vancouver is filled with various fun and festive events to enjoy with friends and family alike.
Jewish and Muslim Canadians Unsatisfied with Trudeau’s Response to Israel–Hamas War
As the Israel–Hamas war enters its third month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior cabinet members have been struggling to deliver messaging that will please a divided public and slow rising antisemitic and Islamophobic violence, while providing support for the dozens of Canadians still in Gaza.
Alberta Deliberates Withdrawal From Canada’s Pension Plan
During a public online consultation in late September, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made a proposition to withdraw Alberta from the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP). Smith has expressed interest in transferring $334 billion, or 53 per cent of the CPP’s assets, into a 2027 provincial pension scheme that she predicts will result in bigger payments in retirement and lower premiums.
Hamberites Debate on the new Snapchat Bitmoji
Snapchat‘s new Bitmoji style has sparked an ongoing debate among students, with many claiming that with each update, it worsens. In comparison to the 2018 avatar update, the new 3D avatar update in 2023 offers more realistic hair textures and facial qualities.
Not All That Glitters is Gold: How Inflation in Northern Canada Differs from Southern Canada
After reaching 6.8 per cent earlier this year, Canada’s inflation rate has begun to near its goal of 2 per cent once again. Food and gas prices have decreased, and many other commodities aren’t priced as high as they were earlier this year.
Students Review Fortnite Chapter 4
With the release of Fortnite Chapter 4: Season OG, many Hamberites have been flocking back to their screens to experience the nostalgia that comes along with their favourite childhood game.
EDITORIAL | Bill C-18 is Strangling Canadian Journalism
As a reader of The Nest, you may have noticed that our Instagram account no longer shows any content. Nor, for that matter, does the account of any major Canadian news organization. This is because of legislation recently passed by Parliament.
The Timetable Tango: Behind the Scenes of Hamber’s Annual Course Change Lineups
At the beginning of every school year, students line up for hours on end, waiting to speak with their grade counsellor. By patiently staying in line, they hope to make changes to their timetables, which have been automatically assigned by the school’s scheduling algorithm.
India's Journey to the Moon
On Aug. 23, 2023, India became the fourth country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon. Chandrayaan-3 — meaning “moon craft” in Sanskrit — took off from a launchpad on July 14, 2023 in Sriharikota, an island in southern India.
SATIRE | Five Totally Romantic Spots in Vancouver
Have no fear, Hamberites. There’s no need to spend over $1,000 on a ticket to Paris — just check out these five intimate spots right in the city!
OPINION | Is the “No Pain, No Gain” Mentality still Necessary in Today’s Schools?
Terms like “no pain, no gain” or “feel the burn” gained popularity during the ‘80s, with the rise of televised aerobic workouts. While on their own, they simply encourage you to work hard to see positive results, they also contain an underlying mindset — in order to get fit or achieve your exercise goals, you must undergo suffering.
OPINION | Granville Island Has Too Many Cars
Why was a space that supposedly serves pedestrians giving so much priority to cars?
REVIEW | Olivia Rodrigo GUTS Album Review
On Sept. 8, Olivia Rodrigo released her brand new album, GUTS. In some of her songs this album, Rodrigo adopted a more upbeat, rock-inspired style — a stark contrast to many of the tracks in her previous album, SOUR.
REVIEW | Five Piano Pieces to Play When Relatives Come Over
Whatever your reasons for playing piano, we can all agree that all of us hate it when we are asked to play Für Elise. So, we’ve suggested a few pieces that are less likely to make you slam your head into the keys.
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).