Douglas instructor advocates for free menstrual products in public washrooms

Geology Instructor Selina Tribe wants to make it easier for women to deal with unexpected menstrual issues without embarrassment or lost time.

Why vote this October: Discover 10 reasons why you should be more politically aware

Learn the different reasons why your vote can count and make a difference for the upcoming federal election on Oct. 21.

Breaking down the ballot

Political Science instructor Darin Nesbitt explains the options you will have for the voting-system referendum

Melanie Mark: From Douglas grad to first female Indigenous cabinet minister in B.C.

The new Advanced Education Minster in BC is also the first Indigenous woman to hold a cabinet position in the legislature.

By Sucheta Singh Douglas College alum Melanie Mark first made headlines in 2016 after winning a by-election in Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, making her the first First Nations woman to serve in the B.C. Legislature. Now, she’s made waves once again as the first Indigenous woman to hold a cabinet position in British Columbia. Mark is Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Cree and Ojibway. The B.C. NDP has formed a government in this province for the first time in 16 years. Mark was appointed as Minister for Advanced Education, Skills and Training by Premier John Horgan yesterday…. Read More