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?
Active and independent to the end, Lois died at home in Nelson, BC, on December 31, 2017. She is survived by her children Vicki Huva, Randine Arnesen and John Arnesen, and by six grandchildren and...
July 12, 1927 – January 12, 2018
Robert John Durward (Bob) Gardner passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018, at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Erika Vaughan...
Frank Willis grew up in Trail, BC, where skiing came naturally. He attended UBC, where he was a star of the legendary Thunderbird Ski Team from 1948 to 1952. He is deeply missed by his wife of 59...
Kevin Dominick O’Connell died on December 16, 2017. He was born in Penticton on June 8, 1934. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Daveen (Dinny), parents Daniel and Edna, and sister Claire Lowe. He...
Elizabeth Wolak, MA, passed away on April 15, 2017, in Vancouver. Born in Krakow, Poland, in 1923, Elizabeth, a Holocaust survivor, escaped to Soviet territory and was deported to a forced labour...
It is with great sadness that the family of Judy share the loss of our mom and grandmother. Judy passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2018, in Toronto.
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Daniel Eriksson on May 2, 2017. He leaves behind his loving wife Theresa, daughter Kalista, sons Slade and Leland, his parents Anders and...