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British Columbians and Hamberites Cast Their Ballots
On Oct. 28, the BC NDP won the 2024 BC provincial election. The party, led by incumbent premier David Eby, won by 44.9 per cent of the popular vote, winning 47 seats overall. The voter turnout was 57.5 per cent. Judicial recounts were announced for the Surrey-Guildford and Kelowna Centre ridings—if the winner of these ridings are unchanged after the judicial recounts, the BC NDP will be able to form a majority government with 47 seats.
ANALYSIS | NDP Opens Door to Early Federal Election
On Sept. 4, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh terminated their Supply-and-Confidence agreement with Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, which could potentially lead to an early federal election. This agreement was signed with the Liberals in 2022, and was set to last until June 2025.
Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation at Risk of Closure
In December of 2023, mayor Ken Sim proposed the idea of dissolving the Vancouver Parks Board midterm and transferring its responsibilities to the city council. The Parks Board was opposed to this idea and pushed back with legal action.
Class of 2025: The First Graduating Class in the New School!
As Hamber left the old building, grade 12s left behind the infamous grad hall. However, with a new school comes new traditions, and grads are hoping to make their final year at Hamber (and their first in the new building) the best one yet.
New Year, New Hamber
While every school year brings its own set of challenges, this year posed one of the biggest ones yet for Hamber students and staff: the transition into a completely brand new school. As the weeks progressed, Hamberites became more accustomed to the reality of the new building and students and staff alike started noticing both the benefits and drawbacks of the new school.
OPINION | An Ignorant Aesthetic: The Ethical Cost of Brandy Melville
You may have your own personal definition of hell, but let me introduce you to another: Brandy Melville, a clothing brand known for its 2010’s coastal aesthetic, exclusionary one size fits all policy, “iconic” baby tees, questionable hiring practices, and lineups around the block.
SATIRE | Better Earlier than Early; Costume Ideas for Next Year
Already planning your costume for next year and want to be something unique? Tired of seeing Patrick Bateman, Men in Black, the classic skirt-and-corset and other generic costumes? Well, be sure to take this page and put it somewhere safe because you might need it in the next 364 days.
OPINION | This Article is SO Cool! You Should Put it on a T-Shirt!
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, one of the most intriguing questions arises: Can humans truly distinguish between AI-generated text and that produced by human hands?
The Comeback Of Overnight Field Trips
Ever since 2022, when the Canadian government officiated the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, overnight field trips have slowly been on the rise.
ANALYSIS | Doug Ford’s Hwy 401 Tunnel: Will More Lanes Solve the Problem?
With the never-ending flow of cars, trucks, and noise behind him, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his government’s plans to construct a vehicle tunnel under Highway 401. He committed to building what may become the world’s longest vehicular tunnel, whether or not the experts approve. Now that’s tunnel vision.
Oasis Reunites and Launches Tour
Oasis, one of the world’s most popular British rock bands, is getting back together and going on tour 15 years after breaking up.
Atmospheric River Drenches BC’s South Coast
Beginning on Oct. 19, BC’s South Coast was drenched by an atmospheric river for three days straight, with torrential rains breaking countless rainfall records. The extreme weather caused damaging flash floods and left four people dead. October’s atmospheric river rivaled the unprecedented rainfall of November 2021, which flooded parts of the Pacific Northwest.
ANALYSIS | Free Transit In BC: Is It Feasible?
BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau announced an election policy that promises free public transit across the province. The party’s proposal also calls for hourly services on key regional routes, a doubling of bus fleets within four years and a tripling within eight years.
Key Takeaways from Phase Two of the Foreign Interference Commission
Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission began phase two of its investigation on Sept. 16, revealing controversy around MP Michael Chong, and furthering tensions with India following the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader.
Raptors Retire Vince Carter's Jersey
On Nov. 2, the Toronto Raptors will honor one of their most iconic players, Vince Carter, by retiring his jersey during a matchup against the Sacramento Kings. This occasion marks the first time a player’s jersey will be retired in the team’s history, and is part of a season-long celebration commemorating Vince Carter during the Raptors' 30th anniversary.
Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts
On Sept. 17, Meta Platforms announced the creation of new Teen Accounts. They will introduce time limit reminders, bad language filters, sleep mode, and restrictions on the Instagram content viewed by teens under the age of 16.
NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space
Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams have been stranded in space for months due to technical issues with their original spacecraft, and won’t be back on Earth until February 2025.
ANALYSIS | Many Young Adults Support Harris, But Will They Show up to Vote?
After what The Economist described as a “disastrous debate performance” by President Joe Biden on June 27, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 Democratic nominee. Within just 24 hours, all 50 state Democratic party chairs gave their endorsement.
Trump Faces Assassination Attempts, Raising Security Concerns
During the past few months, there have been two separate assassination attempts on former US President Donald Trump. These attempts raised concerns for Trump’s safety and security.
A Look Inside The New LLC
Hamber’s new Library Learning Commons (LLC) opened on Oct. 15, following much anticipation. While some students were confused as to if they could enter the space or not, the grand opening was ultimately a successful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.