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Tickets for Blue Jays-Yankees Games Restricted to Local Residents
On Oct. 8, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series. But in late September, before the quarterfinal series even started, the Yankees’ admissions director, Aaron Boone, decided to restrict home-game tickets to only allow residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
Revenge or Rebuild: No More In-Between for the Canucks
As the Vancouver Canucks enter the 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) season, questions are floating over Rogers Arena about whether the team is ready to contend, stay in the playoff mix, or slip into another rebuild.
SATIRE | Four 100% Real Tips for Applying to University
It is university application season, which means for grade 12s, it is time to start thinking about what school or city you’re going to spend your next four years in. If you’re a senior who hasn’t started applying or a grade 11 student wanting some tips and tricks for next year, keep on reading.
REVIEW | Warm and Cozy: The Best Drinks to Try This Fall
Have you ever wanted to embrace fall by getting cozy with the perfect seasonal drink in hand? Well, lucky for you, I took a tour around Main Street in Vancouver to find the best drinks to buy this autumn.
REVIEW | What is Too Prolific? An Honest Review and Commentary on Taylor Swift's 12th Studio Album: The Life of a Showgirl
Finally, what everyone’s been waiting for, Taylor Swift’s brand new album: The Life of a Showgirl! It’s been a long time coming, hinted at with very carefully-placed clues (that only the most psychotic of Swifties can decipher) and A LOT of orange glitter. Swift announced the album in mid-August on New Heights, a podcast run by her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and his brother.
Carney Rolls Out Legislation to Fast-Track National Infrastructure Projects
On June 6, Bill C-5, which implements a fast-tracking process for infrastructure projects, had its first reading in the House of Commons. Twenty days later, on June 26, it received Royal Assent, marking the official ratification of the Bill. The Bill has two parts: the Building Canada Act and the Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act.
Alberta K–12 School Book Ban Prohibits Images of Explicit Content
The province of Alberta has enforced a book ban for K–12 classrooms and school libraries, prohibiting works “containing any explicit visual depiction of a sexual act,” according to the CBC
Why is Canada Post on Strike Again?
On Sept. 25, Canada Post workers went on strike after Minister of Transformation, Joël Lightbound, announced that Canada Post would be ending home delivery and cutting back costs by using community mailboxes instead of addresses. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) initiated the strike to fight for its workers’ rights in the face of these financial cutbacks.
VSB’s Bus Drivers See 25 Per Cent Wage Cut as Senior Staff Get Big Raises
Bus drivers and other employees contracted by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) had their wages cut by up to 25 per cent at the end of June as senior staff saw large salary increases of up to $66,000.
Uncovering the UBC Personal Profile
Every year, hopeful grade 12 Hamberties embark on a journey of vague writing prompts, self-reflection, and countless rough drafts — all to submit the best UBC Personal Profile.
Canadian Women’s Rugby Team Places Second In World Cup
In the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup finals, Canada lost by 33–13 to the England Red Roses on Sept. 27, solidifying their title as second in the world. The final game took place at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England, to a record-breaking crowd of 81,885 fans.
BC Student and Family Affordability Fund Facing Cuts
The Student and Family Affordability Fund, used for schools to afford essential student supplies outside of their budget, was cancelled by the BC provincial government in late August of this year.
Block Party’s Second Year at Hamber
For the second year in a row, Hamber Athletics hosted Block Party, a volleyball tournament involving the Senior Girls, Senior Boys, Junior Girls, and Junior Boys teams. This year’s tournament took on a new level of excitement, attracting a much larger audience and providing an exciting experience for students to partake in.
Right-Wing Advocate Charlie Kirk Shot on University Tour
Right-wing Christian advocate Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University while on tour for his youth organization, Turning Point USA. Kirk was a political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative Christian organization that sponsored his tours and campaigns around American college campuses.
BC Conservative Leader John Rustad Called to Step Down
On Oct. 21, John Rustad, the leader of the BC Conservative Party, was called on to resign in a letter signed by seven out of nine of the BC Conservative Party management committee members.
Student Coaches: A Key Part of Hamber's Athletic Community
For over a decade, student coaching has played an important role in the Hamber community. It gives students in grades 11 and 12 opportunities to connect with new people while they coach one of Hamber’s many sports teams.
BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement With BC Government After Weeks of Strike
On Aug. 29, the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU), comprised of over 95,000 workers across BC, issued a 72-hour strike notice.
What does Trump’s Peace Plan Mean for Gaza?
On Oct. 9, US President Donald Trump revealed that the first stage of his extensive peace plan was signed by both Israel and Hamas.
Trump Increases Canadian Tariffs By 10 Per Cent Over Ontario’s Anti-Tariff Ad
On Oct. 25, US President Donald Trump abruptly announced an additional 10 per cent tariff on imported Canadian goods, following his disapproval of an anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan that was sponsored by the Ontario government.
OPINION | What’s Next For Elon Musk — The World’s First Half-Trillionaire
Elon Musk is the world’s first person to obtain a $500 billion net worth, a representation of how the world’s elite dominate more and more of the economy with every passing year. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker, Musk reached this staggering net worth on Oct. 1.