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Tobacco tax increase won’t stop students from buying cigarettes off campus
Taxes on tobacco in B.C. will go up in April and Langara students will have to continue to go off campus for tobacco products.
The increase in tax on tobacco is intended to lower tobacco use in B.C., as well as relieve some of the burden…
Volunteers from Jewish community say prisons need funding for rehabilitation, skills training
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…
Video: Highlights from the Langara Falcons vs. Douglas Royals basketball game
The Langara Falcons men's basketball team defeated the Douglas College Royals 102-59 on Friday, Feb. 21.
Ranked first in the PacWest conference, the team feels confident heading into the provincial championships. Head coach Paul Eberhardt…
Langara talks about hacking and internet security
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5J1VjLICQE
Hackers are more sophisticated than ever, and that is why students should be extra cautious about their web safety, said Lauren Wood, a speaker at a computer tech meetup held last Friday at…
Booze laws not bringing much change to Langara campus
British Columbia’s liquor laws are changing, so what will that mean for Langara students? Not much it seems.
Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced earlier this year that the government would be implementing all 73 recommendations…
Former Langara student recalls his Olympic experience
While Canada continues to strive for gold in Sochi, Russia, former Langara student Tobias (Toby) Ng fights for his preparation for the 2016 summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ng attended Langara College from 2005 to 2007, being…
Got the munchies? A new pizza parlour will let you get high and eat pizza
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…
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…