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?
Donald Ian Williamson, at the age of 100, died peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2024, at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa. Don lived every one of his 36,510 days fully, becoming a master of many...
George took his last flight on January 19, 2025, from Nanaimo, BC.
He was born on August 5, 1928, to Thomas and Mildred in Gravelbourg, SK. He was survived by his beloved wife Jean Marie (née...
Our beloved Aunt Phyllis Randle lost her courageous battle with terminal bone cancer on Canada Day. A proud Canadian, for 80 years she epitomized the strength, passion, loyalty and all that is...
Robert Woodward's first teaching position was in Bralorn, BC, near Lillooet, during his early 50s.
His last association with UBC occurred in the late 80s or early 90s, when he taught...
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Frederick “Fred” Wiley passed away in hospital in Penticton, BC, age 94, on November 1, 2024. He was living independently and active in the Town...
With heavy hearts, the Yanko family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Paul Edward Yanko, who was 70 years old. Surrounded by love, he peacefully passed away...
For a complete biography of Ray, entitled Designing the Kootenays – A Surveyor’s Memoir, google 'designing the kootenays,' or check out https://issuu.com/cryofront.
Fernando Rodríguez was part of the very first class of Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs students who graduated in 2017. He and his classmates broke the path for future cohorts through the...
Bruce Eaket passed away on October 3, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Bruce graduated from the Faculty of Forestry at UBC in 1989 and went to work for Interfor on the west coast of...
It is with monumental sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Howard Hall. Ron was born in Red Deer, Alberta, on March 25, 1943. After a brief illness, he passed away on August 1, 2024, at his...