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Gold medal hockey game too early for some
Although Langara students showed interest in the men’s hockey gold medal game, for most it was not enough to get up for a 4 a.m. puck drop.
Time difference too large
“The only problem I had with it was that it was in Russian time,” said…
Sexual orientation doesn’t matter, say Langara athletes
Despite controversy regarding some gay pro-athletes coming out recently, Langara athletes tend to look at skill over sexual orientation.
According to the Southeastern Conference in the NCAA, American college football player Michael Sam…
Langara emeritus Doug Soo’s life celebrated
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…
Double your chances at rolling up for Tim Horton’s 50th anniversary
The Roll Up the Rim to Win promotion at Tim Hortons has not attracted more students than normal to the already busy coffee shop on campus.
This year marks Tim Hortons’ 50th anniversary. The restaurant is celebrating by doubling the…
90-year-old tennis player going strong at Langara courts
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…
Langara launches three-day oncology esthetics course
As part of the college’s holistic health studies continuing education program, Langara is offering a new three-day oncology esthetics course at the end of May.
Yoga teacher training students travel to Northern India to study and volunteer
Langara students interested in yoga are getting to go on a trip of a lifetime next week.
A group of 15, including program coordinator Anuradha Hannah and esteemed yoga therapist Nicole Marcia will travel to Northern India from March 4 to…
Tobacco tax increase won’t stop students from buying cigarettes off campus
Taxes on tobacco in B.C. will go up in April and Langara students will have to continue to go off campus for tobacco products.
The increase in tax on tobacco is intended to lower tobacco use in B.C., as well as relieve some of the burden…
Volunteers from Jewish community say prisons need funding for rehabilitation, skills training
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…
Video: Highlights from the Langara Falcons vs. Douglas Royals basketball game
The Langara Falcons men's basketball team defeated the Douglas College Royals 102-59 on Friday, Feb. 21.
Ranked first in the PacWest conference, the team feels confident heading into the provincial championships. Head coach Paul Eberhardt…