Category Archives: 5. Sustainability

Langara Wetland

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Currently used by students in biology, chemistry, and environmental studies courses, Langara’s wetland is located along the northeast corner of the college, bordered by 49th Ave and Ontario Street.

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Stream Management

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Patricia Cia

The Langara location used to contain parts of two salmon-bearing streams, one flowing through the west side of campus and one the east side of campus at the corner of 49th Ave and Ontario Street. Both streams were culverted before … Continue reading →

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Langara Community Garden: Growing a Better Future

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Patricia Cia

The Langara Community Garden is located on the East side of Langara College Campus, between the student parking lot and Ontario Street. The garden is run by a nonprofit society  made up of volunteer faculty, staff, students and members from the … Continue reading →

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The Langara College Apiary

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Langara College established a small apiary in May of 2014. There were three main reasons to bring honey bees to the campus: educational, environmental, and for the sheer joy of watching honey bees at work.

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Bike to Work Week

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Bike to Work Week is twice yearly event organized by HUB, Your Cycling Connection. Formerly known as the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, HUB provides bike education to people of all ages, advocates for improvements to cycling infrastructure and works to … Continue reading →

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Metro Vancouver Transportation and Transit Plebiscite events

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Patricia Cia

The Mayors’ Council has a responsibility to plan for a regional transportation system that moves people and goods and supports environmental objectives and regional economic development. The system must also support Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy, which projects that the … Continue reading →

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Sustainability in MBA education

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Patricia Cia

A recent Globe and Mail article discusses how profile niche MBA courses that were once part of specialty programs are now also being woven into general programs. Sustainability in MBA education “recognizes that businesses and non-profits now address a triple … Continue reading →

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Priority 5: Sustainability

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Patricia Cia

At Langara College, we are deeply committed to being part of a sustainable society. We understand that the world’s resources are finite and need to be used conservatively and wisely. We know that our choices, both big and small, impact … Continue reading →

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