A The party has started! » Several events will celebrate College’s big anniversary Atiba Nelson Staff Reporter Ww" do you get a British Columbian post-secondary institution celebrating fifty years of operations? A coat of arms. Douglas College gathered students and guests in the atrium of the New Westminster campus—for a session that included several speakers and a performance by aerial acrobats—to unveil a coat of arms which commemorated the start of its fiftieth operational year. The coat of arms—which is a first in the College’s five decade history—features two lions upholding a crowned-heart shield, with a raven positioned atop two Douglas fir boughs, all over a globe. The design pays homage to Douglas’ namesake, location, mascot and heritage. Additionally, the motto Excellence, Knowledge and Passion, written in hangeminam (Halkomelem), a traditional Coast Salish language, is scribed under the coat of arms as “E’yo'l, Telmel, Te’mex.” “A coat of arms represents a shared sense of history and tradition,” said Kathy Denton, Douglas College President, on the Douglas College News webpage. Another first for the Douglas College coat of arms is the fact that it was designed by an Indigenous artist, local Coast Salish artist, Carrielynn Victor. Victor worked ¢ Canada calm over coronavirus concerns Have an idea for a story? 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Although they left Britain majorly due to the invasion of privacy and other undisclosed reasons, the couple found themselves landing in a country with that also has huge media speculation. Some Canadians have been both excited and anxious to welcome the royal couple, while many others have not. In a Canadian Angus Reid poll, 50 percent of Canadians said they don't really care if the couple decided to move to the Great White North. While some are happy to be chosen as a spot to settle by the highness, many also hold worries as to whether the tax-payer’s money will be used for their security. Trudeau—in answering the immediate questions risen by Canadian citizens—said that he hasn't discussed it with the Queen yet. There have been multiple rounds of discussion on various media platforms as to how the couple expects or must be treated and greeted, especially in public places. According to a CBC article, Vancouver etiquette expert Elizabeth Burnett says one must not approach them unless approached first. Otherwise, she suggests a bow or curtsy. Since they’re also giving up their royal titles, the duo probably prefer living like regular folk and being called by their first names. British press tabloid, The Sun, reported the rounds of discussion over the couple planning to call the $36 million property in Kitsilano neighborhood on the Point Grey road. The area is known for the gigantic properties with ocean views. = ak lace) ee ‘cae et =i kel Ls oe pete a 7 era sr, pa A ew LS ly Although the couple has been trying to avoid the paparazzi, it is something which cannot be avoided in public places. Time magazine reports they recently issued a public warning which accused the media of following and taking photos of them, citing it as harassment after a picture be ae ee move to Canada ¢ Walk the hall ..and more independent of a the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA), the national organization responsible for the creation of coats of arms, flags, and badges in Canada. “T have had the opportunity to design [the Douglas College] Coat of Arms, this also marks the first time in Canadian History that the Heraldic Office completely outsourced this work,” said Victor ina statement appearing on her Facebook page. The coat of arms unveiling was one of several events that will occur throughout 2020 to celebrate the College. Events feting employees, programs, and Douglas authors will occur in the coming months, and a speaker series focusing on Indigenization and Supporting Indigenous Students will start on March 30—yet only for Douglas employees. All events can be found of the Celebrating 50 years of Douglass College webpage, which gives event details, a timeline of the College’s development, and alumni stories—profiles of Douglas graduates and their remarkable stories. Celebrations culminate in September 18 and 19 as Douglas host homecoming on their New Westminster campus and Coquitlam campus, respectively. For more information about Douglas’ last half a century, the Other Press feature story on Douglas College at 50 details the timeline of events that led Douglas to the College that you know and love today. Photo by Mark Jones on Flickr! surfaced of Meghan Markle on a trail with her son and dogs to which she did not consent to. So, if you spot Harry and Meghan ona trail or hill or during morning walk, do not be taken aback. If you wish to meet them, extend a warm hello!