Anti-Bullying an Important Topic for Langara Students
As discussions on bullying happen on campus in light of Pink Shirt day, the actions that can be interpreted as bullying can still be unclear to some Langara students.
Bitters: From Traditional Medicine to Cocktail Ingredient
Bitters are made by soaking plants or spices in a jar filled with high proof alcohol for anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks, depending on desired taste. Workshop participants used local shrubs, chamomile and devil’s club, which can be…
Youth Activists Raise Voices to Call for Justice for Tina Fontaine
Youth activism was a dominant force at Vancouver’s rally for Tina Fontaine where many attendees were post-secondary students.
Punjabi Market Preserving its Heritage Through Stories
Punjabi Market came back to life last Sunday through anecdotes and cups of chai tea, as residents and business owners came together to share the importance of keeping its history alive.
Tiny Homes: A Cost Effective Route to Home Ownership
Mint Tiny Homes, a Delta-based tiny home manufacturing company, offers a cheaper alternative to get into the market, with prices starting at $50,500. Attendees of the BC Home and Garden Show had the chance to walk through three different…
Art, Ethics and Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Steven DiPaola
Professor Steven DiPaola teaches cognitive science at Simon Fraser University's Surrey Campus, and in recent years, he's been developing new ways to create art using artificial intelligence to mimic the human process of artistic…
Professional Female Online Player Joins the Male-Dominated Gaming Community
Female gamers hope the signing of the first professional woman in one of the most popular online games will inspire others to join a typically male-dominated field.
New Gerontology Program at Langara to Train Strong Candidates to Care for Aging Population
Responding to a demand in social service work and the growth in the senior care industry, Langara has created a new diploma program in gerontology, the study of older and aging adults.
Port Moody Mayor Defends Rezoning of Prized City Land
Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay is defending his decision to support the rezoning of a paired parcel of city lands to accommodate buildings up to 34 storeys despite opposition from some residents and city councillors who fear such development…
South Vancouver Residents Hire New Rental Company To Avoid Empty Homes Tax
To avoid the empty homes tax, some South Vancouver residents are hiring a new type of company to fill their houses with large numbers of young renters. In doing so, the company may be contravening a municipal bylaw, raising overcrowding…