Chairman of the Board: The green wave
The push and pull of war-themed strategy games such as Axis and Allies or Risk have been thrilling gamers for years by allowing them to flex their strategic muscles.
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The Other Press, Douglas College's student newspaper since 1976. Articles, insight and updates from the New West and Coquitlam campuses.
Comic Corner: Mellow yellow
Daredevil has seen a boost in popularity as of late, thanks to the overall positive response to the Netflix original series.
Catchy, crisp, and commendable
While some may dismiss Sydney, Australia’s Monks of Mellonwah as just another indie-rock group with bright melodies and eclectic influences, their sophomore studio effort Disconnect is a collection of tunes that warrant a shot from those who like to dig deeper under the surface of alternative music.
Arts in August
Beat the heat, and enjoy local art this August with gallery showings, premiere film screenings, and local theatre and musical performances across the Lower Mainland!
Inaugural All Nations Festival completed in Coquitlam
A new three-day Coquitlam festival took place over the weekend of July 23–25.
Coyotes attack dog, mere feet from owner and house
Just south of Coquitlam Centre, a coyote approached a family’s porch and snatched up their dog in front of one of its owners.
Water restrictions intensify in an effort to conserve dwindling water supply
As Metro Vancouver faces its worst drought in over 10 years, many are wondering how water levels reached their current status, and what the near future holds for the region’s water supply.
Ebola vaccine created by Canadian scientists experiences successful trials
The Ebola vaccine VSV-EBOV, developed by Canadian scientists at the Public Health Agency of Canada, has experienced a 100 per cent trial success rate when used immediately after contact.
Evergreen Line enters testing phase to Burquitlam Station
The Evergreen Line has now entered the testing phase on the first section of track, borrowing trains off peak hours to test the track leading to Burquitlam Station. The first test was run on July 11.
Conservative government motions to add microbeads to the list of toxic substances
Months after the NDP passed a unanimous motion in the House of Commons to end the sale of microbeads, the Conservative government has proposed adding them to the list of toxic substances under the Canadian Environmental Act.