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?
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...
Catherine Jane Lingas (Boyd) was born on September 6, 1939, in Calgary, Alberta, the only daughter and eldest child of Dr. Robert Wallace Boyd of Medicine Hat, Alberta, and Margaret Isabel Orr of...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Kurt Gottschling, who peacefully departed this life on January 15, 2025, at the age of 92.
He passed away at Burnaby Hospital, surrounded by family...
Trusty, dusky, vivid, true with eyes of gold and bramble dew.
At her home in Qualicum Beach, our adored and adoring Mum, Gran, GG, Aunt, and friend galloped away on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
It has...
UBC mourns the loss of professor emeritus of medicine Dr. Jack Taunton, a giant in the field of Canadian sport and exercise medicine. He leaves a rich legacy of support for athletes and for the...
Dr. Julia Levy, a trailblazing scientist and entrepreneur, died on December 5, 2024. Embarking on her career at a time when men dominated the realms of STEM, academia, and business, she...
Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla (William “Bill” Lane Wilson) – Hereditary Chief of the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw people – passed away on January 24, 2025, in Campbell River. He was a proud member of...
David graduated from the UBC School of Architecture in 1970 and subsequently completed a master’s degree in business administration. During his architectural program, he was a member of the first...