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Midwives association looking for money to expand
The Midwives Association of B.C. is asking for government help.
Their goal is to increase the number of registered midwives and make midwifery more popular. But they need the money to do it.
A $20-million plan
The MABC has released a…
E-cig regulation needed, says Vancouver Coastal Health
Some e-cigarette users might have to butt out soon due to a recent call from Vancouver Coastal Health to regulate the industry.
In simple terms, an e-cigarette is a miniaturized vaporizing heating element, said Bill Newton of Vancouver’s…
Looking for a job? Try shadowing first
Ready to work? The Langara Business Association is holding a job shadow event next month for students who are interested.
The Mar. 21 event features successful Langara alumni who will return to the campus to mentor students in their…
Are you getting all the tax credits you’re entitled to as a student?
Tax season is just around the corner, but a survey by H&R Block says students aren’t confident enough with tax forms to receive the tax credit they deserve.
H&R Block tax analyst Caroline Battista said one of the biggest challenges…
Rise in international students balanced by decline in domestic students
Despite an increase in international students at Langara, no additional infrastructure will be needed due to a decrease in domestic students.
“Over the last three years there has actually been a small decline in student population…
Time to get suited up and get that money, Student Employment Day is coming
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…
Flight of the Falcon: Langara’s Jitinder Lohcham
Langara Falcons’ forward Jitinder Lohcham is a big part of why his team sits atop the PacWest B.C. men’s basketball league, and remains the highest ranked team in the province.
Recently, Lohcham was given his second athlete of the week…
Quadriplegic student plans to cycle 2,500 kilometres to raise $50,000 for Spinal Cord Injury BC
A Langara recreation leadership student and incomplete quadriplegic is determined to ride 2,500 kilometres on his bicycle to raise money for Spinal Cord Injury BC.
David Parke, 47, was injured in a mountain biking accident in North…
Langara student bats down the competition at kendo tournament
A Langara student defeated competitors from kendo clubs all around North America last weekend, winning in the 2014 Steveston Tournament’s “0-4 kyu”…
Gardens hyped for social benefits
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…