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?
Sadly, Harold left us on December 15, 2021. He came to UBC in 1957 with fellow Trinidadians, began his teaching career in Coquitlam in 1963, and later received a master's degree at San Diego State...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Hansuld, peacefully, on Tuesday, November 26, 2022. John was born in Port Arthur, ON, and raised in Galt, ON. John graduated from Galt...
After a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, Louise passed away peacefully in her home in Surrey, BC, on March 7, 2022, surrounded by her husband and children.
Louise was born in Sioux...
Jeremy Sumner left this world November 6, 2021, after a long struggle with Lewy body disease. He attended UBC from 1965 until 1970. His passion was marine biology. He taught science in Nanaimo, BC,...
Doris Edith (née Larkin) Kavanagh died peacefully on May 13, 2022, at Ivy House in Invermere, BC. She is survived by five children: Michael, Jerry, Laura, Anne, and Mary; 15 grandchildren; and two...
The family of Bob Stewart are sad to announce that he passed away peacefully in hospital in April 2022 after several weeks of illness. He was predeceased by his parents Freda and Charlie Stewart,...
With great sadness we announce that Siegfried Otto Kemmler (Siggi) passed away on May 27, 2022, at the age of 84. Predeceased by brothers Walter (1945) and Arno (2008), Siggi is survived by his wife...
We are sad to announce that Luke Nakashima, 85, passed away on April 6, 2022. Luke was born in North Vancouver in January 1937, and was four when the family was interned during WWII. He earned his...