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?
Tom was born in Mission City on 16 December 1928, and passed away in Summerland on 24 April 2017. He grew up in Mission, where he attended school, including senior matrix and Latin by correspondence.
John Keith Dungate passed away peacefully at home April 15, 2017, in Kelowna, BC. He was born July 16, 1938, in Vernon, BC. After graduating from the UBC Faculty of Law in May 1965, he moved to...
James (Jim) Grinder, born September 13, 1942, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, passed away in Comox, BC, at St. Joseph’s Hospital on September 18, 2017.
John was born in Wimborne, England, in 1927, and trained as a teacher at Winchester College. He then embarked on a 40-year teaching career that spanned four countries: England, Nigeria, Sweden and...
Charles Garner (Chuck) Harrison passed away on January 24, 2017, following a brief illness. He is survived by Edith, his wife of 36 years, children Paige and Mark, parents Marilyn & Philip, and...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, Jan de Bruyn, on February 24, 2017. He died peacefully and gently.
It is with great sadness that the family of Danielle Durant announces her passing on April 15, 2017, at the young age of 30. Danielle will be lovingly remembered forever by her parents, Dave and...
Tibor Bezeredi, UBC professor emeritus of medicine, died June 21, 2017, age 87. He is survived by his loving partner in life, Meg. A colleague wrote: “He was best known as a passionate teacher who...
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 10, 1936, Anne died peacefully at Moog and Friends Hospice House in Penticton on May 30, 2017. She is survived and sadly missed by her sister, Christine...