The secret, corrupt world of hockey
For most people trying-out for a team takes hard work and dedication, but how did those other kids get on the team?
Category: Life
Don’t you just love owning an adorable pet that could kill you at any time?
Exotic animals are becoming more popular as pets, but they have a special set of needs.
Malls, with one foot in the grave, are trying to become entertainment destinations
Malls are now expected to be new and exciting for shoppers and the objective is spreading all across Burnaby.
The power behind your wardrobe
Not only can the way we dress change how we see ourselves, but it can also portray a specific story that others see at a first glance, as well as influence our behaviour and performance on a daily basis.
The influence siblings have on your personality
In a survey taken by high school students, the similarities and differences between only children and those with siblings have been uncovered.
True Crime: Kidnappers, psychos and serial killers, Oh my!
We are surrounded by disturbing things in the media, but why do we seem to love it?
Instagram announces plan to hide likes in Canada
Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, said he wants to relieve Instagram users of the pressure they feel to be validated through the number of likes on their posts.
Quick and effective Cannabis testing remains out of reach
As cannabis is becoming legalized in more places, law enforcement and employers require the ability to test how impaired people are. However current tests only indicate the presence of the now legal drug.
The entrepreneurial lifestyle for a minor–what really goes on?
An insider look in what the business life consists of, and whether or not it’s a good life to live for a student.
The dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence
An A.I. threat could be devastating to humanity, but are the risks we have to take worth it? The possibility of an A.I. uprising is frightening, but the payoff could greatly outweigh the negatives.
Young people are trying to bring more attention to plastic
Three girls from Burnaby turn to Instagram to get out their message about the plastic pollution crisis.
3 tips for high school students to make summer break last longer
Since school will be out soon, high school students will have the opportunity to do anything they want, homework andContinue Reading
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.
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?
