Emergency Preparedness

Over half a million people were left without power on August 29th when a powerful windstorm hit parts of B.C. Thousands of trees were uprooted, including some that lifted whole sidewalks and destroyed cars. The 90 km/h winds caused major damages to houses, power lines and roads. Vancouver Pak Board alone claims approximately 500 trees…

Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is suicide prevention day in Canada, aimed to invite all Canadians to “reach out” and help those who may be thinking of hurting themselves. Everyday 11 people end their lives by suicide, while 210 will attempt to end their lives. September 10th is aimed to help reduce that number. Suicide prevention day is…

Free outdoor yoga

The Students Association’s Health and Wellness program is organizing the first free outdoor yoga event for students. There is no need to sign up beforehand and students don’t even need a yoga mat. Just show up wearing comfortable clothing and enjoy. The class will be held on the track field at Burnaby campus on September…