British Columbia’s capital city moves towards free public transit for teens
The Victoria Regional Commission has approved the plan and now the residents of other cities are getting ideas.
Category: Life
The problem with Hong Kong’s education system
Hong Kong students tell 8forty they are stressed out and feeling hopeless due to an education system that determines their future.
Super bugs and the antibiotic resistance threat
Antibiotics are one of humanity’s greatest inventions, but we are now entering a time where they may ultimately be responsible for our downfall if we keep using them at the same rate.
Our ignorance about psychosis has a real-life impact
As we direct our attention to anxiety and depression, we often forget the other illnesses that claim them as symptoms
Spring allergies will be the death of me
And when I go to Hell, Satan will greet me with a flower basket
Will the modern versions live up to these impressive 90’s sports cars?
The Supra, NSX, and Skyline GTR are back from the 90’s and are still impressing fans to this day, how have they changed, and how do they compare to their ancestors?
Paying for tuition is tough, but for an international student, it’s seven times tougher
Being a international student in any country is already difficult on its own, the language and cultural difference make their lives very hard and adding to that, the huge difference between what a domestic student pays for tuition and what a foreign students does makes it even harder.
Vaping may not be smoking, but don’t think it isn’t a serious concern
A glimpse at “taking a hit”. How much do we really know about the effects that come with vaping?
We can coexist with Coyotes in Vancouver
The B.C animals and the potential dangers Coyotes can cause.
Does music help with concentration? That depends
There are certain situations in which music may help people study, but it isn’t always helpful and can often do more harm than good.
One of rap’s biggest community activists, working on bigger plans — slain by gunshot
The recently slain southside L.A. rapper was also an entrepreneur, a strong supporter of stopping gang violence, and much more.
The unstoppable commercialism of Mother’s Day
Is it a day to show love for your mom or to fall into the trap of overspending?
The negative impact fame has on child stars
The enormous pressure, drinking or drugs and other issues that fame brings up can cause serious problems and even ruin people’s lives. Daniel Radcliffe was one who had a lucky outcome, however others like Macaulay Culkin and Lindsay Lohan haven’t been as fortunate.
From getting tough on crime to reducing harm, there’s more than one way to tackle substance abuse
While Singapore is quick to hand out the death penalty for trafficking, Portugal has legalized drug use.
Hurricane Katrina: fifteen years past, but not forgotten
Natural disasters can ruin cities, but more importantly they can ruin the lives of the victims as well
Squamish Sea to Summit: 7.5 kilometres of peace and nature
If you live in BC, you’ve probably heard of The Chief hike in Squamish but what about the Sea to Summit Trail?
The history and traditions of Easter
This holiday is not just about egg hunts and chocolate, it’s also about the resurrection of the dead.
Simple Steps: Find your inner confidence
Self confidence can be difficult to find, however these tips will get you back on track!
Students are missing class to vape
Bathroom breaks are taking on new meaning as students find their learning interrupted by nicotine cravings.
If you hate your diet you won’t lose weight
Going on a diet is a very common way of attempting to lose weight, but how can they work if you never stick to them in the first place.
