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ANALYSIS | The Story Behind the Boycotts of Major Brands
Consumers in Canada are engaging in boycotts of various businesses viewed as supporting Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. Boycotts have been a very popular method of people protesting against organizations they disagree with.
Texas Border Standoff
On Jan. 10, Texas authorities — in an attempt to tackle the current illegal migrant crisis in Texas — used gates and razor wire to block US Federal Border Patrol from accessing a 2.5 mile stretch in Eagle Pass known as Shelby Park. Eagle Pass, a Texas border city sitting on the US side of the Rio Grande river, has become a major corridor for illegal immigration in recent years.
ANALYSIS | What is South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel?
Almost two months after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, South Africa brought forth a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
ANALYSIS | Is Trudeau Going to Call an Election in 2024?
After nine years in power and three election wins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been staring down many issues in Canada recently, including generation-high interest rates, the housing crisis, and his lowest approval ratings ever. Because the 2021 election was called prematurely, Canadians are not yet scheduled to go back to the polls until October 2025.
Google Reaches a Deal for Canadian Online News Act
In June 2023, Bill C-18 — known as the Online News Act — was passed, requiring large companies to compensate media organizations if they wanted to continue showing news content on their platforms. In Nov. 2023, Google reached a deal with the Canadian government, agreeing to continue allowing Canadian news content on its platform and to pay $100 million per year to news publishers.
Out the Door in 2024: A look into Grad Committee
Hamber’s Grad Committee is in charge of planning, funding, and carrying out major grad events, like prom and the graduation ceremony. Additionally, they host events like Grad Karaoke, Valentine’s Grams, Spirit Weeks, and GQ Day.
PROFILE | The “Face” Behind Faces of Vancouver
Over the past few months, anyone scrolling through Instagram or TikTok may have had the pleasure of finding an account called Faces of Vancouver. The account (known as @faces_of_vancouver on Instagram and @facesofvancouver on TikTok) is a video diary of Vancouver.
University Application Stories from the Class of 2024
As the Class of 2024’s high school journey comes to an end, students are starting to receive acceptances from post-secondary institutions. This year’s seniors have applied to a variety of programs in universities both within Canada and abroad.
Hamber’s Table Tennis Team Makes a Return in 2024
Hamber’s Table Tennis team is back up and running this year. After a pause, players and coaches are now together and playing once again.
Predicted Playoff Rejects to Stanley Cup Contenders
After a disappointing 2022–23 season and the removal of head coach Bruce Boudreau, the Canucks were in an unpredictable position going into the 2023–24 regular season. Last year, the Canucks had one of their worst starts, and only after new head coach Rick Tocchet replaced Bruce Boudreau did they begin to improve.
The Raptors Shake Up The Roster
The Raptors have made major changes to their roster before the trade deadline. Several new players have been added to the roster, and the only remaining player from the 2018–19 championship team is Chris Boucher. The Raptors have made multiple trades of star players and are hoping to rebuild to the level that they were once at.
Will the Cap On International Students Help Canadians and Foreign Students?
In 2023, nearly one million international students came to Canada; approximately half of them were met with fraudulent activity by various universities and faced difficulties settling in the country. In response to this, the Government of Canada is implementing a two-year cap on international students in the country.
ANALYSIS | Vancouver’s Housing Crisis, Explained
Vancouver has been grappling with a long-standing housing crisis that has left many residents struggling to find affordable homes. As prices continue to rise, the issue has begun to catch global attention.
Half of BC Restaurants Currently in The Red
While COVID-19 restrictions on BC’s restaurant industry were lifted over 18 months ago, BC’s restaurants are still facing urgent financial hardships. Amid decreasing profits and bankruptcies, many restaurants are now seeking assistance from the provincial government.
On the Come-Up: A Griff Update
As the graduating class of 2024 says goodbye to Hamber, their memories of the pre-pandemic Griff are leaving with them. The Griff, Hamber’s student-run store, has been mostly inactive for the past few years. However, the students behind the store are now working on rebuilding its reputation as one of the school’s most prominent operations.
Poor Conditions Force Students Off The Slopes
Hamber students’ skiing conditions and experiences have been affected by an unusually warm winter with little snowfall, leading to suboptimal snow and poor terrain.
BC sets a new record with 2,511 toxic drug deaths in 2023
At the beginning of 2024, the BC Coroners Office reported 2,511 suspected deaths due to illicit drug usage — about seven deaths a day in the province. This statistic is the highest recorded number ever and a five per cent increase from 2022.
What is the Emergencies Act, and Why is it in the News Again?
Throughout February 2022, what started as a peaceful protest by Canadian truckers turned into nearly a month of rallying and blockades across Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act, a statute that grants the federal government additional powers in times of emergency. Canada’s federal court recently ruled that Trudeau’s invocation of the Act was unconstitutional.
Unveiling Grade 12 Capstones
Walking through the Hamber hallways, you may have heard grade 12s discussing their Capstone project. The Capstone project is part of the required Career Life Connections (CLC) course and a big part of students’ last year in high school.
Broadway's Subway Extension
Originally scheduled to be finished in 2025, but delayed to 2026 due to problems with boring machines and poor ground conditions, the Broadway Subway extension is a project that has long been in the works.