Forest fire season

At the time of this writing, crews across
BC. are battling over 300 wildfires.
Families in the Cariboo region have
been forced to evacuate as four large
fires continue to plage the area.
Officials are reminding the public that
the campfire ban remains in effect in
the majority of the province and that
charcoal and wood-burning bbq’s are
also forbidden. As of September first,
smoking on Vancouver beaches, parks
and trails will be strictly prohibited and
violators could face of a fine of at least
$250 for lighting up.

Delta apartment fire leaves
former residents homeless

An apartment fire on Evergreen Lane

in Ladner Friday night has left dozens
of people, mainly elderly low-income
residents, virtually homeless. The cause
of the fire is unknown, but the building
was lacking both a sprinkler system and
fire stops, making it difficult to put out.
Fire Fighters estimate that at least 50 of
the units were severely damaged by the
flames. No one was hurt in the blaze.

$200,000 SkyTrain ride—Transit
gets more expensive for one
passenger

While exiting one of the SkyTrain’s
Millennium Line trains, an anonymous
passenger realized that she had
misplaced an extremely valuable piece
of paper. A $200,000 US cheque had
gone missing. The passenger reacted
quickly, using an emergency phone on
the platform. A staff member promptly
arrived and asked a few questions,
theorizing where the train would be.
Moments later, two other staff members
boarded the train and found the cheque
safely hidden under a piece of paper
under the seats. Until the cheque was
returned to its grateful owner, the staff
had no idea how much it was worth,
though they had already gone the extra
mile.

 

 

 

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Get to know Douglas at the Late Summer Student Orientation

By Tanya Colledge, Staff Reporter

 

ew to Douglas? Want to learn a bit more
Ne the college and the services available to

you as a student? How about meeting some
fellow students and teachers in your faculty? Then the
Late Summer Student Orientation is exactly where
you need to be!

The Office for New Students (ONS) exists to
reach out to prospective students, and to help the
newest members of our community make a successful
transition into “college life.” They have been busy
planning an exciting day of orientation and activities
to help newcomers feel comfortable at Douglas
College.

The orientation will provide students with
the opportunity to sort out all last minute details
before classes begin: Get their student ID, buy their

 

textbooks, meet classmates, join a club or student
group, and of course, get a tour of the school.
Presentations will include a student survival guide
and a student success presentation. The daylong
event will be held on August 18 and 21 at the David
Lam campus, and on August 25 and 28 at the New
Westminster campus.

Spaces for this event are limited, and students are
encouraged to register as soon as they can in order
to take advantage of this great day. ONS also has a
Facebook page where students can stay up-to-date on
upcoming events, ask any questions you may have,
and win some cool prizes.

For more information about the ONS or to
register for the event, visit: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/
new-students/office-new-students/orientation.html

 

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