Douglas prohibits e-cigarettes indoors
As of November 5, Douglas College has prohibited electronic cigarettes inside campuses. Electronic cigarettes and similar devices are now restricted to the designated smoking areas at each campus.
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You can ‘Help Make Douglas Better’
Douglas College is asking students how their school can be improved. Throughout November, the Help Make Douglas Better initiative has been taking suggestions, with over 600 statements currently collected.
Douglas College honours victims of violence
November 25 and 27 mark this year’s United Against Violence Against Women (UAVAW) events hosted by the Douglas Students’ Union (DSU). Each year, the events are meant to coincide with the December 6 anniversary of Montreal’s 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, which took the lives of 14 women.
Bearcats domesticated!
On November 14, the Douglas College Royals women’s basketball team kicked off their fourth regular season game against the Columbia Bible College (CBC) Bearcats. The Royals, entering the game undefeated in league play, were looking to extend their win streak by staying committed to their defensive tactics.
Notorious dog-killer now faces murder charges
On November 9, Vancouver resident Brian Whitlock was apprehended and later charged with the murder of a woman, revealed to be his mother, Barbara Whitlock. The murder took place in the home they shared near the Dunbar area.
Do you want to date my avatar?
JDI Dating Ltd., a UK-based company that owns and maintains 18 separate dating sites worldwide, has claimed responsibility for scamming customers out of hundreds of dollars by advertising fake profiles.
Vernon man charged with ‘predatory conduct’
On November 7, Vernon, BC resident David Willerth was convicted of 18 charges, with 16 counts of communicating via the Internet to lure a child under the age of 16.
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 BC’s homeless
Several reports released last week offer updated information on the state of BC’s homeless population. Reports were published by Megaphone Magazine and the Women’s 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.