COVID-19

Holiday plans of some Langara international students have been put on hold after travel restrictions were imposed in Canada with the discovery of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in southern Africa.

Prince George city council has re-opened the CN Centre on Oct. 18 for a warming hub facility and public walking for the coming winter season. But because of a provincial health order and Northern Health having the lowest vaccination rates…

As mental health issues are becoming more common among young adults, and have become even worse during the pandemic, Langara College students are turning to the school’s free counselling sessions. But the quantity and in some cases the…

After almost two years without facing any opponents, the Falcons women’s and men’s basketball teams are brushing off the dust and gearing up for a return to the competitive court this month.

By Meg McLachlan  Residents of the most populous Gulf Island are speaking out over what they are calling unfair bylaw enforcement of the Islands Trust mandate “to preserve and protect.” The Islands Trust was established in 1974 as…

By Alaina Saint Amour Despite the economic recession caused by the pandemic, more British Columbians are turning to entrepreneurship. According to a Royal Bank of Canada national survey, 112,000 Canadian small businesses closed…

By Maxine Ellis Despite many students having taken advantage of CERB, EI and other government benefits this past year, experts say students can expect a similar tax return in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic had created many different…

By Etuviere Mrakpor Somebody might be the ideal candidate for a job, but ultimately excluded if they do not have a licence and access to a vehicle. This includes many entry-level jobs. A survey assistant position at Vancouver City…

By Hannah Snider  One year into the pandemic, post-secondary graduating students fear they are entering an economy of unprecedented unemployment and a financial recession. As of March, the national unemployment level rose to 9.4 per…

By Amir Khan Ultimate Frisbee is set for a possible return as province-wide restrictions on organized sports are expected to ease by summer 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic caused both elementary and secondary schools to cancel their…