New campaign aims to better educate students on consent laws
UBC is hoping to create a safer environment involving consent, all beginning with better education.
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Voting initiatives and field schools
The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) launched a campaign at Douglas College on September 15 that will encourage young adults to register to vote in the October 19 federal election.
Star power, the elderly, and the economy
Canada’s leading three candidates continued their campaigns in week seven of the election, and tensions are rising as the final month of campaigning begins.
Texas teen arrested after bringing homemade clock to school
Ahmed Mohamed, 14, received a three-day suspension from MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas, for bringing a homemade clock to class after an English teacher reported the teen’s invention as “suspicious in nature” to local authorities.
BC introduces new teaching curriculum for public schools
It’s only September, but big changes are already happening within the BC education system.
Amber Alert ends in tragedy
On September 14, mid-day, an Amber Alert was issued in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, and Montana after Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, 2, was discovered missing from her father’s home in southwestern Alberta.
A new generation of leaders
Throughout August and early September, several events have taken place at Douglas College, such as New Student Orientation and the Week of Welcome.
Body found in East Vancouver storm drain
An investigation by the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) into what they at first called a “suspicious” death has come to a close.
Former Mayor of New Westminster passes away
The flag at New Westminster City Hall was flying at half-mast to honour Tom Baker, the city’s mayor from 1982–1988.
Red seas rise in Vancouver
On September 10, a rally hosted by the Liberal Party took place at the South Hall in Vancouver.