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For Sale: Vancouver Whitecaps Owners Look to Sell Club
On Dec. 13 the Vancouver Whitecaps ownership group, made up of Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett, and Steve Nash, announced that the club is for sale.
Is It Time To Stop “Falling Back” And “Springing Forward”?
For more than a century, many countries around the world, including Canada, have adjusted their clocks twice a year to accommodate for Daylight Saving Time (DST). In the US, most states observe DST, moving clocks forward one hour in the spring and back one hour in the fall. However, Arizona and Hawaii have opted out, as have US territories like Puerto Rico and Guam. Globally, about 70 countries still observe DST, but many — including Japan, India, and China — don’t bother with the switch at all.
A Tribute To One Of Canada’s Most Honourable Judges: Murray Sinclair
On Nov. 4, Manitoba’s first-ever Indigenous judge, and Canada’s second, passed away. Murray Sinclair, an advocate for Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation, died peacefully in Winnipeg, at the age of 73.
Assad Regime Falls In Syria
After 54 years, Syria’s autocratic regime, led by Bashar al-Assad, has fallen. This followed a lightning offensive that saw an al-Qaeda-derived group take power, as Russia and Hezbollah — the government's forces’ key allies — were preoccupied with conflicts closer to home.
REVIEW | Hallmark Hits: The Top Holiday Movies Of 2024
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around, viewers are bombarded with new Christmas-themed content. From the typical Hallmark story of saving the Christmas spirit to a new Netflix drama, there’s always something to watch, whether you celebrate Christmas or not. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and try out one of these festive flicks!
Victoria School Board’s Safety Plan Rejected by Education Minister
BC Education Minister Lisa Beare has rejected a safety plan submitted by the Greater Victoria School District (SD61) board, instead appointing an advisor to review the school board’s plan. The revised plan will be due on Jan. 6, and is expected to address issues related to the school board’s discontinuation of the School Police Liaison Officer (SPLO) Program in 2023.
Holiday Events in Vancouver
This December, Vancouver is bustling with a variety of fun holiday events that anyone can experience!
Unveiling the Future: Hamber's Memorable Opening Ceremony
After years of construction, and a year-long delay, it was only fitting that the new Eric Hamber opened its freshly-painted doors with fanfare. At the end of the first full week of classes, on Friday Sept. 13, the school hosted an opening ceremony. The event was attended by district officials, alumni, the building’s architects, students, staff, and representatives from the Musqueam Nation.
A New and Hopeful Season For the Canucks
Last season, Rick Tocchet joined the Canucks as their 21st head coach. At the time, the Canucks were ranked 22nd in the National Hockey League (NHL) and had been consistently losing games. Tocchet was seemingly able to turn the team around, with them coming close to the Stanley Cup last year.
Health Canada Approves Updated COVID Vaccines
On Sep. 24, pharmaceutical companies such as Moderna and Pfizer were approved by Health Canada to distribute their updated COVID-19 vaccines, which have been altered to target new FLiRT variants.
Premier Eby Announces Reversal of Consumer Carbon Tax
BC Premier David Eby announced on Sept. 12 that he will end the BC consumer carbon tax if the federal government scraps the legislation that requires provinces collect the tax.
BC Mayors Demand Federal and Provincial Focus on Mental Health Crisis
A coalition of British Columbia’s Mayors and other public figures got together to call attention to the increasingly problematic dual crises of mental health and public safety in the Metro Vancouver area. Attention was drawn to this issue after a violent incident on Sept. 4, when man was attacked and killed on the streets of Vancouver by a 34-year-old White Rock resident with a history of mental health issues and over 60 documented contacts with police.
ANALYSIS | Alberta Invests in School Construction: Can BC Make the Same Promises?
Amidst concerns about student space, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced on Sept. 17 a $6.7 billion increase in funding for new and improved schools. While Smith says the projects will secure funding from recent surpluses, critics say the plans are long overdue and could create additional issues.
Cellphone Ban - What's changed in Hamber Classrooms?
In January, Premier David Eby announced the implementation of cell phone restrictions in all BC schools at the beginning of the 2024–2025 school year. The policy states that school boards must adopt multiple regulations restricting the use of personal digital devices in their codes of conduct. But after nearly two months under the ban, has anything actually changed?
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.