Community

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of Langara’s first Dean of Continuing Studies, Doug Soo, at the Britannia Community Services Centre on Feb. 22. Soo passed away on Jan. 12, 2014 at the age of 65 during his regular Sunday hike on…

Tong Fook Wah enjoys the simpler things in life. Reading the newspaper, going to the gym and waking up at the crack of dawn everyday to play tennis at the Langara courts. He hits the ball with skill and agility, and while he may not be…

Federal inmates need stronger community connections to help them transition away from prison life and avoid re-incarceration after being released, said chaplaincy volunteer Esther Caldes. Caldes and Walter Grumpich were on hand Feb. 19…

A new pizza parlour at 646 Kingsway is using a special ingredient: marijuana. Mega Ill provides medically licensed patrons with a place to smoke pot and eat whole-wheat pizza. Co-founder and president Mike Klokeid was inspired to open…

Calling all students and graduates! Tuck in your shirts, comb your hair and get ready for Student Employment Day, coming to Langara next Tuesday. The free event will take place Feb. 25 in the foyer of Langara’s A building from 10 a.m. to…

Permaculture, a herbacide- and pesticide-free gardening practice, may help help Vancouverites promote healthier lifestyles and create new friendships. Permaculture combines knowledge from indigenous cultures with modern science in an…

UBC is commencing a new study into the exercise routines of senior citizens 65 years or older at the Langara Family YMCA. The Langara Family YMCA is among three locations in Greater Vancouver participating in the study. “There will be…

Musqueam band members are breathing a sigh of relief now that they've signed a new agreement with the city that's been 20 years in the making. Before the agreement, the Musqueam would meet with the municipality to discuss services on an…

Members of a community centre in South Vancouver are speaking out about looming cuts to postal services and how it will affect local seniors’ ability to pick up their mail. Late last year, Canada Post announced it will be cutting…

Increased density and lack of consultation were the major concerns of frustrated Oakridge-Langara residents who spoke at a community forum hosted by the Non-Partisan Association on Jan. 29. Many expressed extreme frustration over a…