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College health statistics coming to Canada
Reported by Henri Ngimbis
Langara College is one of three post-secondary institutions currently participating in the rollout of a new survey aimed at providing Canadian universities and colleges with student mental health statistics.
The…
Langara zoning plan in motion
By Ray Chopping
A rezoning application to increase Langara’s density is expected to be complete by Spring 2020, according to a senior facilities consultant at the college.
The application is to allow increased density, setting the…
Microsoft to alleviate communication frustration
Technical difficulties with college email accounts will no longer be a worry, said Lawrence Carrington, project manager in Langara’s information technology department.
Langara announces online system for disability services
Reported by Ray Chopping
Langara College has announced an online system for students with disabilities to arrange appropriate support services at the school.
Director of accessibility services, Suzanne Munson, told The Voice that they…
Tim Hortons’ new kiosks success still undetermined
By Lina Chung
Two new kiosks installed to improve wait times at Langara’s Tim Hortons, have left some waiting.
Chartwells Canada, the company that manages the food services at Langara, worked with the college to install two Tim…
Some students say more housing information needed from the college
Reported by Palak Klaire
With no campus housing nor college website to help find housing, many Langara students admit they are forking out more rent than they can afford or living far from campus.
While BCIT and Kwantlen Polytechnic…
Indigenous leader discusses effects of colonialism
Indigenous students at Langara are still dealing with negative stereotypes regarding their identity and their past.
Video: Youth’s voice becoming pivotal to the next step in climate action
Produced by Nathan Gan
In the wake of Vancouver's climate strikes and peaceful public protests, the presence of youth has both influenced and increased the strength of the climate action message.
Extinction Rebellion came to Langara…
Getting a bachelor’s degree from a college instead of a university could mean more money,…
By Lina Chung
Kaely Blanche would not be an event coordinator with Vancouver Film School without the co-op work experience she gained while doing her business degree at Langara College.
“My resume would have been passed over,” Blanche…
Video: Many Canadians skipping flu shot this year
Produced by Liam Hill-Allan
A recent poll commissioned by London Drugs has found a statistic which some health care experts find concerning. According to the survey, four in 10 Canadians may forgo their flu shot this year. Last year,…