Freedom Tower welcomes first tenants
On November 3, the One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, opened its doors after eight years of construction.
State of health and safety of BCâs homeless
Several reports released last week offer updated information on the state of BCâs homeless population. Reports were published by Megaphone Magazine and the Womenâs Coalition of the Downtown Eastside, the latter of which formed in 2011.
Royals fall at CCAA soccer nationals
On November 5, the Douglas College men’s soccer team began their quest for the CCAA National Championship, facing off against host team, the Sheridan Bruins.
Douglas awarded for international collaboration
On October 24, Douglas College was awarded in the category of âinternational collaborationâ at the 2014 Congress of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP).
Sinking ship for the Mariners
The Douglas College womenâs basketball team played their second regular season league game on November 7 against the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners.
Changes expected for BC transportation services
The Canadian Press revealed on November 6 that additional buses outside Vancouver will be experimenting with security cameras by next year. The outlet interviewed BC Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton, who stated the cameras were a measure in securing bus driver and passenger safety.
Diary of a starter novelist
Patrick Vaillancourt is a political essayist, and is seasoned in the arts of non-fiction writing. His first book, a memoir, is scheduled for publication later this year. He is participating in National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo, for the first time.
Remembering Jordan Kornberger
âItâs not what youâre willing to do that will make you successful; itâs what youâre willing to do without until you get there.â
How to combat colds
Itâs that time of year again: the flu season, the time when everyone ends up sickâyuck. Unfortunately, we canât really avoid it. Each of us will end up sick at some point. Itâs inevitable.
Participating as a citizen in the city and beyond
With the municipal elections coming up this month in the greater Vancouver area, residents have an opportunity to have a direct say in how things are run. In addition to voting for the mayor, Vancouver citizens will elect city council members, park board commissioners, and school board trustees.