Part of our Social Studies 8 course will include conversations about current events that occur locally, provincially, nationally and globally. You will find the links to the articles we have read and discussed in class.
December 12, 2017
$10 Weed won't put dealers out of business
Government Liberals reach deal with provinces on sharing pot tax revenue with price pegged at $10 a gram
November 21, 2017
How to talk with your kids about cannabis use after legalization
Weed, cannabis, pot or marijuana: what's the difference?
November 15, 2017
Legalizing cannabis could offer promise for slashing opioid use, experts say
Former police chief who once said legalizing pot is like legalizing murder launching weed-related company
November 8, 2017
West Van woman solves mystery of father's WWII photo
World War One Hidden Stories - A Network Special
November 6, 2017
Consider workplace safety in legalized marijuana rules, group urges
Why marijuana legalization could mean more more workplace scrutiny for employees
October 27, 2017
City of Richmond council unanimous in it's opposition of cannabis legalization
October 25, 2017
Everything you know about addiction is wrong - Johann Hari
October 23, 2017
No "significant" issues from marijuana legalization, says Colorado medical officer
October 18, 2017
"I should see your face, and you should see mine," Quebec premier says of new religious neutrality law
October 16, 2017
In big change, girls can now become Cub Scouts
October 5, 2017
Are we really 99% chimp?
September 28, 2017
National Parks Service to End Ban on Plastic Water Bottles
September 25, 2017
The Global Reaction to Air and Water Pollution
September 20, 2017
BC woman who challenged right-to-die law gets medically assisted death
September 18, 2017
Tax loophole is 'simply wrong,' says Vancouver doctor backing federal reform proposal
Tax changes 'aggressive attack on physicians,' says doctor
September 14, 2017
Why cutting the fat and loading up on carbs can lead to poor health
September 12, 2017
East Side Mario's waitress complains about manager's demand that she wear a bra
December 12, 2017
$10 Weed won't put dealers out of business
Government Liberals reach deal with provinces on sharing pot tax revenue with price pegged at $10 a gram
November 21, 2017
How to talk with your kids about cannabis use after legalization
Weed, cannabis, pot or marijuana: what's the difference?
November 15, 2017
Legalizing cannabis could offer promise for slashing opioid use, experts say
Former police chief who once said legalizing pot is like legalizing murder launching weed-related company
November 8, 2017
West Van woman solves mystery of father's WWII photo
World War One Hidden Stories - A Network Special
November 6, 2017
Consider workplace safety in legalized marijuana rules, group urges
Why marijuana legalization could mean more more workplace scrutiny for employees
October 27, 2017
City of Richmond council unanimous in it's opposition of cannabis legalization
October 25, 2017
Everything you know about addiction is wrong - Johann Hari
October 23, 2017
No "significant" issues from marijuana legalization, says Colorado medical officer
October 18, 2017
"I should see your face, and you should see mine," Quebec premier says of new religious neutrality law
October 16, 2017
In big change, girls can now become Cub Scouts
October 5, 2017
Are we really 99% chimp?
September 28, 2017
National Parks Service to End Ban on Plastic Water Bottles
September 25, 2017
The Global Reaction to Air and Water Pollution
September 20, 2017
BC woman who challenged right-to-die law gets medically assisted death
September 18, 2017
Tax loophole is 'simply wrong,' says Vancouver doctor backing federal reform proposal
Tax changes 'aggressive attack on physicians,' says doctor
September 14, 2017
Why cutting the fat and loading up on carbs can lead to poor health
September 12, 2017
East Side Mario's waitress complains about manager's demand that she wear a bra