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By Lesia Pogorelo and Lauren Vanderdeen Metro Vancouver’s yearly textile waste, such as clothes, towels and sheets, is one-third the weight of the CN Tower. That’s 40,000 tonnes. Experts say brands, governments and consumers need…

By Lauren Vanderdeen British Columbians love their illegal pot. But illicitly obtained cannabis, especially in edibles and vape pens, can be dangerous to a person’s health. Dangers of illegal cannabis André Gagnon, media relations…

By Corvin Vaski Legislative changes are needed to help combat illegal cannabis sales in B.C., Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said in an interview. The Community Safety Unit – the B.C. agency enforcing the current…

By Claire Wilson Medical cannabis users are experiencing difficulties obtaining the products they need in a legal industry designed to serve recreational users. According to Dana Larsen, cannabis activist and founder of The Medical…

By Juan Ramírez A new upstart B.C. soccer league has snapped up four players who are part of the Langara Falcons men’s soccer team. Wizaso Chavula, Athos Michellepis de Siqueira and Rafael Jorge Oliveira signed for North…

By Marilyn Reichert Fine art photographer, Michelle Leone Huisman, is bringing the issue of mask waste front and centre through her art at a time when Vancouverites are facing a sixth wave of COVID-19. Her artwork comes as Bonnie…

By Corvin Vaski The draft of the 2050 Vancouver Plan highlights the importance of spreading out dense housing throughout Vancouver and creating more independent neighbourhoods while restoring eco-systems around the city. The city of…

By Nicolette Colosimo and Hollie McGowan The policing agency enforcing B.C.’s cannabis law is cracking down on illegal dispensaries in the Downtown Eastside leaving users without a safe, affordable supply. Local cannabis activist Erica…

By Michael Su The federal government will fund Ukrainian researchers and academics so they can continue their work in Canada as the war in Ukraine continues, but Langara students likely won’t be eligible. According to Martin Leroux,…

By Laisa Conde Anxiety is common as the academic term comes to an end, but stress isn’t all bad news, according to a practising counsellor. According to Ellahae Keshmiri, a Vancouver registered clinical counsellor, students often feel…