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Air Canada's $430 Million Strike
On Aug. 16, 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), went on strike, unsatisfied with the company’s failure to negotiate higher wages. CUPE had been negotiating a new agreement since March, but Air Canada declared the situation an “impasse,” meaning that it was at a stalemate and that no progress could be made.
Pro-Palestinian Protestors Interupt Private TMU Event Involving IDF Soldiers
On Nov. 5, pro-Palestinian protestors interrupted a private event involving former members of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), held by a Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) student organization called Students Supporting Israel (SSI).
Vancouver’s Best Activities This Season
With the holidays approaching, Vancouverites may be wondering what they can do to enjoy the festive season. From ice skating to cute cafes, this city has everything you need to savour this winter.
City Council Passes Budget with Zero per cent Property Tax Increase
On Oct. 8, Vancouver City Council voted 7–4 to approve a motion from Mayor Ken Sim that would see the city deliver a zero per cent property tax increase for 2026. “We want to be exceptionally clear: zero means zero,” Sim said. “We’re maintaining vital investments in our City’s infrastructure, while giving families and local businesses the confidence they need heading into 2026.”
Where Can Hamber Students Park Their Cars?
Due to increasing traffic around Eric Hamber, a statement was posted on the website on Nov. 12, outlining that the school parking lot is exclusively reserved for staff and teachers, with parents and students not allowed to drive into the parking lot for drop-off and pick-up.
Beyond the Shirt: Peer Counselling at Hamber
Hamber's Peer Counsellors (PCs) help grade 8s feel welcome as they enter their first year of high school by strolling through the school in baby blue shirts, organizing events, and assisting in classrooms.
Hamberites Weigh in on the 2026 Grammys
On Feb. 1, the 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles. The four biggest Grammy Awards— Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist — and the nominations for them feature a vast array of different artists and music genres, some familiar and some completely new to listeners.
REVIEW | 10 Songs to Add to Your Playlist This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to expand your music taste! Here are ten holiday songs wrapped up just for you and your playlist.
Where Hamberites Hit the Slopes: Top Ski & Snowboard Spots This Winter
With winter here and the ski season starting, Hamberites are headed to the slopes — from big destinations like Whistler to local mountains near the city. To prepare for the upcoming snow, students shared their go-to skiing/snowboarding destinations for the winter.
Hamber’s School Spirit Drives Record Fundraising For Food Banks
From spicy ramen to shaving heads, Hamber was determined to win the 2025 CANley Cup, a city-wide competition that challenges all Vancouver public schools to raise the most money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Canada Completes Controversial Ostrich Cull, Killing Over 300 Ostriches
On Nov. 7, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the euthanization of between 300 to 330 ostriches suspected of carrying H5N1 avian flu at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia.
Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT World Tour Recap
At only 23 years old, Billie Eilish has become one of the world’s most influential voices in modern music. Her newest album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, which was released on May 17, 2024, has taken streaming services, music charts, and radio stations all over the globe by storm. Here’s the latest on what she’s been up to this past year.
Vancouver City Council Approves Projects for the Downtown Eastside
The Vancouver city council has approved a new set of policies aimed to enhance the Downtown Eastside (DTES), targeting four main areas: housing, local economy, wellbeing and public safety. These directives were put in place to address the many challenges the area has been facing.
Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi
On Oct. 21, Japan's first female president, Sanae Takaichi, was elected. The 64-year-old woman won a clear majority of votes with 237 in the lower house and another 125 in the upper house as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Whale Death Toll Rises in Canada After Three Whales Died From Boat Strikes
Three whales were killed by boat strikes along the coast of BC on Sept. 18, Oct. 17, and Oct. 23. These whales were struck by a whale-watching vessel, raising concerns for the local whale population.
ANALYSIS | Canadians Boycott Travel to the US, Tourism Sees $5.7 B US Loss
US tourism is currently facing a loss of $5.7 billion USD, driven primarily by Canadians halting travel south of the border. According to the CBC, this steep decline of Canadians visiting the US has become a persistent trend since US President Donald Trump imposed a series of tariffs on Canadian goods and began referring to Canada as “the 51st state.”
Israel's PM Says Second Phase of Gaza Peace Plan Is "Very Close"
On Dec. 7, in a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the second phase of the US ceasefire plan was coming “very shortly,” according to Global News.
John Rustad Resigns as BC Conservative Leader
Amid dissatisfaction with his leadership, John Rustad effectively resigned as leader of the BC Conservatives on Dec. 4.
US Government Shuts Down For Longest Time in History
From Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to pass new funding bills.
First Speech By Head Of CSIS Outlines Concerns For Canadian National Security
At a news conference in Ottawa on Nov. 13, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) director Dan Rogers delivered his first annual public address outlining Canada’s current national security environment, which he described as “more complex and dynamic than at any point in recent memory.”