Douglas organization seeks to raise awareness of homeless womenâs health issues
A new Douglas charitable organization, Periods on the Street, seeks to raise awareness and donations for feminine hygiene in the homeless population.
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Liberal deficit gives big payout to students
The Liberal government released their 2016 budget, titled âGrowing the Middle Class,â on March 22, compiled by Finance Minister Bill Morneau.
Burquitlam neighbourhood gets a makeover
With the recent developments being implemented alongside the Evergreen Line, it should surprise no one that Coquitlam city officials have finally decided to improve the suburb of Burquitlam.
Douglas College speaks on climate change and energy
On April 1, FortisBC and Douglas College will be putting on their energy and climate change themed event titled âClimate Change: Beyond the Headlines.â This is the third event that FortisBC and Douglas are doing together.
Douglas Spotlight: Real wealth is mental health
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in five Canadians will experience mental illness, in one form or another, within their lifetime.
Have refugee resettlements reached the rim?
Recently, Vancouver took a five-day break from accepting any refugees.. At the moment, the current housing shortage is wreaking havoc across the Lower Mainland, and Syrian arrivals from months back are dealing with the situation.
Heavy fine bears the weight of wrongdoing
With an ever-growing concern for wildlife and animals, itâs worrying to hear about a case in which a local woman has been bypassing all ethical standards by searching and purchasing bear claws, bladders, and deer meat.
The future of Douglas College?
On March 14, DSU representatives and planners representing the college met to discuss what the future of Douglas is going to look like.
Are BC colleges and universities cheating the system?
To most post-secondary students, money is a valuable and rare thing. Besides taking, on average, three to five classes a week, many students work a part-time job and involve themselves in extracurricular activities, all the while attempting to thrift their way to the next paycheque.
Mayors lay out plan for Pattullo Bridge
After years of deliberation, a referendum, and a scrapped upgrading plan, Surrey and New Westminster have agreed on the details of a new Pattullo Bridge.