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Instructors attend board meeting to protest loss of 200 Langara faculty
Article by Sage Smith
Video by Rick Goode, Yeorgios Prontzos and Oksana Shtohryn
Nearly 80 faculty members showed up to the board of governors meeting at Langara College today to draw attention to over 200 jobs they say have been lost…
Burnaby aims to educate young cyclists with new bike playground
By SOFIA MOHAMED
Burnaby might one day be producing skilled young cyclists as the city looks at building a bike playground to teach road safety.
Coun. Alison Gu proposed the playground idea, with Burnaby council agreeing in January…
Vancouver mosques provide food for the community during the month of Ramadan
By SOFIA MOHAMED
Ramadan is a special time for Muslims. As the holy month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims spend the month fasting from sunrise to sunset. While the month is dedicated to spiritual devotion, it's also a time of…
Programs aims to heal divide between Indigenous women and police
By PHILOMENA OKOLO
In the wake of the 34th annual Women's Memorial March advocates say that despite ongoing issues with discrimination, police in Vancouver are trying to mend their relationship with Indigenous people.
Sandra…
‘Dream season’ by indigenous artist displayed at the Equinox Gallery
By SOFIA MOHAMED
Shawn Hunt's paintings blend traditional Heiltsuk art with personal narratives in his new exhibition, titled Dream Season. It reimagines Hunt’s life as daydreams, forming a series of surreal scenes with human, animal and…
Langara Library to let go of late fee fines
By LYDIA OCHIENG
Langara College library has abolished late fees on borrowed items, hoping to better incorporate the needs of students accessing the facilities.
Under the initiative, there are no late fees on overdue items from the…
Southlands Nursery stands out by ditching the mainstream
By JEAH DIÑO
Southlands Nursery in South Vancouver is not only a boutique that offers a wide selection of plants, garden needs and decors, it’s also a place where you can find beautiful and unique things. Purchased and renamed in 1991 by…
Restaurants and merchandisers hopeful after Canucks clinch playoff spot
By CHARLOTTE HUI, ARLO JUKES and ALY GLENN
For the first time in four years, the Vancouver Canucks have made it to the NHL playoffs, and businesses downtown are looking forward to the sales bump they say will result.
“We expect a big…
Students can fix their bikes as the LSU repair shop reopens
By ARLO JUKES
The Langara Students’ Union bike repair shop is open again after months of uncertainty about its status.
For the last two semesters, Langara’s bike commuters have been unable to conduct bike repairs or pump their tires…
Traditional carving methods perpetuate artistic creativity
By CHARLOTTE HUI
Although digital technology and modern power tools enhance wood carving, traditional hand tools produce the most authentic art, according to fine arts instructors and woodworkers.
Shop owner combines carpentry and art…