Political observers have noted an ongoing global decline in democracy over the past two decades. And now, the world’s most powerful nation is led by a president who is openly challenging the democratic ideals on which it was built. What are the roots of this backsliding, and how can democracy be strengthened for the 21st century?
The graduating class of UBC Civil Engineers of 1972 recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. The event was held at the Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon, BC. Of the class of 43 graduates, 19...
Since giving up the practice of law (over fifteen years divided between Vancouver, London, and Milan) I have begun writing in my free time, mostly short stories. I have a story...
As part of my MBA capstone, I started a podcast to help Canadians integrate environment, social and governance (ESG) factors into their corporate strategy and personal lives. The podcast, Green Bull...
Always Pack a Candle: A Nurse in the Cariboo-Chilcotin by Marion McKinnon Crook was awarded the Community History Book Award. In her memoir, Marion recounts her first year as a public health...
Dedication, devotion, and the divine gift of togetherness. Dr. Ken and Margaret Fung celebrated their golden anniversary in 2021. Dr. Fung is a clinical professor at faculty of medicine and alumnus...
I'm a vegan content writer, editor, and author in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I've written my second book, Vegan Marketing Success Stories, the first book in the world to talk about marketing for the...
Steve graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry, majoring in forestry operations, in May 2021 during the covid-19 pandemic. He is a 4th generation UBC graduate, and a 7th generation forester....
Dr. Simon Moore, CEO and co-founder of The Review Course in Family Medicine, was awarded the 2020 Mensa Canada Distinguished Educator Award. The award recognizes an educator for their positive impact...
Dr Willmann Liang has been inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Pharmacology Educators by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). The Academy recognizes...