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Teacher, Students Reveal Cheating, Lack Of Consistent Rules In Hamber’s Skills Room
Hamber’s skills rooms have become rife with cheating and a lack of consistent procedures, say students and staff who spoke to The Nest. Some students have been caught cheating, while others confirmed that they’ve witnessed suspicious behaviour, heard about direct accounts of cheating, or seen students provided with too much support on tests.
Meet Next Year’s Student Council
Hamber’s 2025-2026 Student Council (StuCo) has taken shape, with elections and interviews occurring through April and May. StuCo’s new Co-Presidents are Salena Sharma (11) and Tony Chow (11). Their role is to oversee the entirety of the Student Council body and to ensure that everyone’s ideas are heard and put into action
Jagmeet Singh Steps Down As Leader After NDP Party Status Revoked
Following the results of the 2025 Federal Election, and the loss of his own seat in the House of Commons, longtime NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has stepped down from his position as party leader. The election on Apr. 28 saw a low voter turnout for the New Democrats, resulting in the NDP falling short of official party status by five seats.
Four Years In The Making: Why The SPFA Is Still Relevant Today
Four years ago, after facing unjust censorship, two editors from The Griffins’ Nest drafted the Student Press Freedom Act (SPFA) — Canada’s first student journalism protection legislation.
Three Metro Vancouver Newspapers Shut Down For Good
Three local newspapers have recently shut down in Metro Vancouver — Tri-City News, Burnaby Now, and New West Record — marking a significant blow towards local journalism. On Feb. 21, the newspapers’ parent company, Glacier Media, posted an official statement on its website announcing the closings. The company reasoned that they “explored all possible options to maintain operations,” but “the industry’s ongoing financial challenges” made it impossible for them to continue.
Shakespeare’s Tragedy Turned Triumph: The Eric Hamber Theatre Company Performs Romeo And Juliet
In fair Verona where we lay our scene — or rather, in the brand new auditorium — Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet made its Eric Hamber debut. From May 27 to May 30, student actors and crew members collaborated to put on the play. Following the forbidden love between the children of two feuding families, the story explores themes of love, conflict, and fate.
Pope Leo XIV: How Will His Leadership Impact Catholicism?
On May 8, Robert Prevost became the first American-born pope to lead the Catholic Church, which comprises over 1.4 billion people. Now known as Pope Leo XIV, he has the power to change church doctrine and law — his interpretations and opinions define the Church’s official position on many pressing issues.
Dorm Diaries: College Room Essentials
After surviving — and even thriving — through a first full year of dorm living, alumni from the Hamber class of 2024 have all the tips and tricks for incoming freshmen dorm-dwellers.
OPINION | British Columbia’s Broken Bail System Is At The Core Of The Public Safety Crisis
Random violence and the release of repeat offenders has generated doubt in law enforcement and the Canadian judicial system. The province will stay that way until life, liberty, and security is prioritized over the presumption of innocence.
Looking Ahead: Q&A With The 2026 Grad Committee
As this school year comes to a close and graduating students set their sights on the next chapter, the class of 2026’s preparations have already begun. Next year’s Grad Committee (Grad Comm) is made up of members John Deng (11), Samantha Lee (11), Taylor Liu (11), and Madi Wong (11). Ronik Khanna (11) will lead the committee as Grad Chair.
Iran And Israel Trade Launch Air Missiles As Conflict Continues
Just after midnight on June 13, Israel launched ballistic missiles into the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure, killing several top Iranian military officials, nine senior scientists, and experts involved in Iran’s nuclear program.
What Mark Carney’s Leadership Means For The Future
On Mar. 14, Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. Carney spearheaded a Liberal Party comeback in the election after months of criticism and distrust of the party under the leadership of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
OPINION | Misinformation Is An Epidemic. Journalism Education Is The Solution
As Canadians lose the ability to discern fact from fiction – and media literacy levels decline – expanding journalism education has become crucial.
Search For Missing Nova Scotia Siblings Lily And Jack Sullivan Continues
Seven weeks have passed since 6-year-old Lily Sullivan and her 4-year-old brother Jack went missing from their home in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The siblings disappeared on the morning of May 2, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
Record Turnout In Vancouver Municipal By-Election
On April 5, a by-election was held in Vancouver to fill two vacant seats on City Council. According to a release from the City of Vancouver, there was a record voter turnout for a by-election, with 67,962 votes, or 15.09 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots. The election was called following the resignations of Christine Boyle from OneCity and Adriane Carr from the Green Party.
Matcha: A Viral Sensation
This vibrant green tea is practically universally recognizable, but how did it become so well-loved? How did a traditional Japanese powder turn into a worldwide sensation?
ANALYSIS | Canada’s Stanley Cup Quest
Five Canadian teams — the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs — were vying to end Canada’s Stanley Cub drought in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
REVIEW | No Wheels? No Worries!
If you won’t have a car or license in time for summer, there’s no need to stress. As long as you have an open mind, a few hours to spare, and a Compass Card on hand, Vancouver has plenty to offer this season.
Why Is Canada Post On Strike For The Second Time In Six Months?
On May 23, Canada Post workers went on strike for the second time in the past six months. CTV reports that from how negotiations are going, this strike may lead nowhere, as disagreements between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) persist.
Car Strikes Liverpool FC Parade Leaving 109 Injured, 50 Hospitalized
On May 26, Liverpool Football Club organized a celebratory parade for its 20th English Soccer title. Over 500,000 fans gathered around the streets of the city to celebrate the club’s season with players. The parade followed a path from the south end of the city, to Liverpool’s northern centre on the coast, for two team buses with the players on top.