Community

Some Killarney residents hope to stomp out TransLink’s proposed changes to the No. 49 bus route. TransLink proposed a makeover for the No. 49 bus route that runs along East 49th Avenue with major stops like UBC, Langara College and…

An online survey is giving B.C. residents the chance to change their neighbourhoods to suit their health needs – if only enough of them would fill it out. Vancouver Coastal Health partnered with Fraser Health and UBC to launch My Health My…

The $1.5-billion Oakridge redevelopment proposal is moving forward to public hearing, but some worry that the public is not well enough informed to move forward. The only Vancouver councillor to vote against the Feb. 18 referral was…

Marpole’s community plan focuses on new housing developments, but residents want more park spaces. Over the last two years, city planners have worked with residents, businesses and other stakeholders to create a plan that will help…

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of Langara’s first Dean of Continuing Studies, Doug Soo, at the Britannia Community Services Centre on Feb. 22. Soo passed away on Jan. 12, 2014 at the age of 65 during his regular Sunday hike on…

Tong Fook Wah enjoys the simpler things in life. Reading the newspaper, going to the gym and waking up at the crack of dawn everyday to play tennis at the Langara courts. He hits the ball with skill and agility, and while he may not be…

Federal inmates need stronger community connections to help them transition away from prison life and avoid re-incarceration after being released, said chaplaincy volunteer Esther Caldes. Caldes and Walter Grumpich were on hand Feb. 19…

A new pizza parlour at 646 Kingsway is using a special ingredient: marijuana. Mega Ill provides medically licensed patrons with a place to smoke pot and eat whole-wheat pizza. Co-founder and president Mike Klokeid was inspired to open…

Calling all students and graduates! Tuck in your shirts, comb your hair and get ready for Student Employment Day, coming to Langara next Tuesday. The free event will take place Feb. 25 in the foyer of Langara’s A building from 10 a.m. to…

Permaculture, a herbacide- and pesticide-free gardening practice, may help help Vancouverites promote healthier lifestyles and create new friendships. Permaculture combines knowledge from indigenous cultures with modern science in an…