Beyond the face: Meet Adelia
Nursing grad Adelia Paul is a fighter; she fought to achieve her own goals, and now she’s fighting to improve health-care for Indigenous people.
Beyond the face: Meet Jessie
Sport Science student Jessie Weststrate used her connections in the athletics department to make the most of her time at Douglas.
The Royal treatment
Brian McLennon, Manager of Athletics and CCAA’s Athletic Director of the Year, is leading the Royals to glory. But it’s not just about the sports.
Standing, as a country, with Humboldt
Douglas employee and former student athlete reflects on the recent tragedy and why it touches so many.
Refugee story comes to life in comic
Douglas student Malena Mokhovikova and her family thought they were just on holiday in Canada. They never dreamed they wouldn’t be going home.
Basketball star finds her calling with the Nursing program off the court
By Sucheta Singh, Marketing and Communications Photo by David Denofreo She’s already a star on the court with the Royal’s Women’s Basketball team. Now, Simran Bir is taking that drive and determination to help the youngest patients at the hospital with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. But it wasn’t until her pediatric rotation at BC Children’s Hospital that Simran found what she really wanted to do: work with kids. “The connections I made with these children and their families was very rewarding,” she says. “And, on the pediatric ward, you work… Read More
Men’s Volleyball Nationals: Pride is Here!
Douglas College hosted the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Volleyball Nationals last week! The games are over but our admiration for the Royals stays with us. I’m a great fan of our Douglas Volleyball teams and I was part of the event staff last week. I didn’t expect to experience such a great event in my college! I learned a lot about how much is needed to host a large event of this kind. Even from the first day I could feel how the players were giving it all that they… Read More