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?
Kim was born and raised in Vancouver. He slipped away quietly on October 13, 2023, after a short battle with Covid. He was 70 years old.
Kim graduated from Grandview Elementary in 1966 and Britannia...
After a long and successful engineering career with the Cities of Trail, Kelowna, Port Moody, and Vernon, as well as a private consulting practice, Bill passed away on August 12, 2024, just two...
1939 – 2025
Urban Planner | Community Builder | Founder of Builders Without Borders
While you may not recognize his name, you will likely know the places he helped shape—including Whistler Village,...
Canada Has Lost a Quiet Giant: Honouring Dr. Greg Powell—an obituary from his children, Adam, Nate, and Cailin
With profound sadness, but also an immense gratitude for his life, we share the passing...
Praneil Kumar Mishra – UBCO BA'09 (Economics) – 1980-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Praneil “Parn” Mishra, suddenly on November 8, 2024.
Greta Elizabeth Oak, age 87 of Parksville, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital.
Born on November 26, 1937, in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, she was a beloved mother,...
Elliott John 'Jack' Covey passed away at the age of 93. He lived in Chilliwack with his wife Maureen where they raised their four children (three children and one grandson are UBC alumni).
Jack was...
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we say goodbye to Sandy.
Sandy was diagnosed with blood cancer in Autumn 2024, but continued to live a full life right up to the end. She spent this...
Ian passed away in January, 2025, at Royal Inland Hospital.
He was a dedicated teacher, teaching in Prince George and Kamloops. He was honoured when he received the Teacher of the Year award in...