Douglas announces Kathy Denton as college president
Douglas Collegeās newest president is Kathy Denton, previously vice president of the college. The announcement came on January 5 via press release.
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From the couch to recovery
On January 19, therapist Mike Pond will be giving a lecture at Douglas College on addiction and recovery from personal experience called, āSeven Things I Learned on the Way to Rock Bottomā¦ and Back.ā
Surrey Six killers seek appeal to prison sentence
Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnston were sentenced to life in prison on December 12, 2014 for the murders of six Surrey residents on October 19, 2007. On January 9, Cody and Johnston requested an appeal to their sentence.
Canada sold for gold
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship gold-medal game took place in Torontoās Air Canada Centre on January 5, with Canada playing against Russia.
Cosby performs in Ontario amidst protests
Despite repeated protests and several cancelled shows, Bill Cosby proceeded with three Ontario comedy performances last week.
Search for AirAsia Flight 8501 victims, debris continues
On December 28, Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed; the plane was carrying 162 passengers and crew. At least 30 have since been confirmed dead, with the number likely to grow as search operations continue.
BC AirCare program comes to an end
Twenty-two years after the BC AirCare program was initiated in 1992, the program ended on January 1. AirCare was dedicated towards reducing the air pollution caused by vehicles.
A look at the Canucksā 2014
By the conclusion of the 2013/14 season, a number of drastic changes had occurred for the Canucks. With new head coach Willie Desjardins taking over and former iconic player Trevor Linden becoming president of Hockey Operations and alternative governor, the Canucks were able to begin the next season with more positive progression.
Food waste bins mandatory January 1
Food disposal bins are now required for major food businesses of Metro Vancouver as of January 1.
NYPD officers protest by lowering arrests, tickets
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is currently undergoing what the New York Post called a āvirtual work stoppage.ā The label refers to the NYPD officers who have been protesting by deliberately not making arrests for minor crimes since December 22.