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Wireless Festival Cancelled After Headliner Kanye West Banned From Entering The UK
The UK’s widely popular three-day rap and hip-hop music event, the Wireless Festival, has been officially cancelled for 2026 following the legal barring of its sole headliner Ye, an American artist formerly known as Kanye West.
Hamber Goes Global: A Look Into School Trips Over Spring Break
Over spring break, Hamber students travelled across the globe. Challenge Studio students visited Italy, band students explored Montreal and Quebec City, and choir students toured London.
Vancouver’s 2026 Concert Lineup
Last year, Vancouver hosted major concerts for renowned artists such as AC/DC, Katy Perry, The Weeknd, Djo, Tate McRae, and Tyler, The Creator. Once again, Vancouver is lined up to accommodate more great performers this year in popular venues such as Rogers Arena and BC Place. These incoming artists encompass a wide range of music genres, from high-energy pop to heavy rock, so every music fan in Vancouver is guaranteed a good time.
New Immunotherapy Innovation Developed For Alzheimer's
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have designed a cellular immunotherapy that may remove harmful protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disorder from the brain in a single injection.
OpenAI CEO Issues Apology To Tumbler Ridge Victims
On Apr. 23, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delivered an apology to the victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, which was the deadliest in Canada since the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.
SPECIAL REPORT: Stakeholders Weigh In On Board Operations At The VSB
To better understand stakeholders’ views on the VSB’s rules regarding transparency and public engagement, The Nest spoke with current and former stakeholders and decision makers at the Vancouver School Board (VSB), including a former superintendent, a former board Chair, five out of nine current school board trustees, secondary students, and a former District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) chair.
OPINION | Earning Illness: The Cost Of Toxic Productivity
It's the last week of semester one, and everyone is coughing. Half of the students are in the throes of illness and the other half are next. Everyone collectively wishes they were at home, but alas, there are tests to be taken, presentations to be completed and assignments to be handed in.
Nine Candidates Run To Become BC Conservative Party Leader
After the BC Conservative’s slim defeat in the 2024 Provincial election and the resignation of leader John Rustad, the role of BC Conservative Party leader is up for grabs. As of Feb. 28, nine candidates are campaigning to become the party leader, with the vote set to happen on May 30.
CUSMA Review Prompts Negotiation Between Canada And Meta About Online News Act
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will undergo its first review assessment this July. One of the main focuses of the meeting is whether the Online News Act, which prohibits the sharing of Canadian news on social media without compensation from social media platforms, can be resolved between Canada and the US tech giant Meta. Currently, both sides are in the early process of negotiation.
Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX
On Feb. 8, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the world celebrated the 60th annual Super Bowl. The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks competed to win the title of the NFL Super Bowl Champions and receive the Vince Lombardi Trophy, with the Seahawks emerging victorious.
ICE Deployment To Minnesota Incites Two Fatal Shootings, Country-Wide Protests
In early December 2025, US President Donald Trump’s administration introduced an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota’s cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, deploying thousands of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the areas.
Two Youths Charged In Connection With Stabbing At Hamber
On Mar. 5, the VPD announced that two youths were facing charges in relation to a stabbing that happened after a basketball game at Eric Hamber Secondary School last month.
BC Government Aims To Amend DRIPA, Indigenous Leaders Disapprove
The BC government is currently planning to modify the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), despite resistance from Indigenous groups.
ANALYSIS | Record-Low Snowfalls, Poor Ski Conditions On BC Mountains
As the ski and snowboard season has reached a halfway point, skiers and snowboarders at local mountains are closely monitoring snow conditions. Confidence in a strong winter continues to fade as record-low snowfalls and rising temperatures have led to poor-quality snow across local mountains.
Mass Shooting In Tumbler Ridge Leaves Eight Victims Dead
On Feb. 10, a mass shooting occurred in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, BC. Six children and two adults were killed, and the shooter was found dead at the scene, according to CBC.
15th Annual Midtown Showdown Brings Spirit And Community To Hamber
From Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, Hamber hosted its 15th annual Midtown Showdown, a senior basketball tournament consisting of 22 teams from across British Columbia. First hosted in 2011, Midtown has grown into more than just a basketball tournament; it has become a community event.
REVIEW | Your 2026 Guide To Spring Reading
The winter months have thawed out, and springtime is upon us, ushering in a season of renewal and new beginnings — or perhaps a new habit? Whether you haven’t touched a book in months or inhale pages like oxygen, you are bound to find something of interest on this list. Reading is one of the most beneficial pastimes that you can do for yourself!
ANALYSIS | Top Winners Of The 2026 Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards — widely regarded as music’s biggest night — represent one of the highest honours in the global music industry. Presented annually by the Recording Academy, the awards recognize outstanding artistic, technical, and creative achievements across a diverse range of musical genres, celebrating excellence and innovation from artists around the world.
ANALYSIS | US Military Conducts Operation In Venezuela, Captures Dictator Nicolás Maduro
At approximately 2:00 AM on Jan. 3, US forces launched a military incursion into Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, forcefully taking Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro, into custody and detaining them at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York.
ANALYSIS | Hit TV Show Heated Rivalry’s Impact On Canada
When the TV show Heated Rivalry premiered on Nov. 28, 2025, it took the internet by storm, telling a heartwarming queer love story following two rival hockey players. The show, which is based off of Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel series, weaves Canadian culture and imagery throughout the story.