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?
Richard (“Dick”) Thomas Holt passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at age 85, following a long battle with cancer. He was born on December 2, 1938, in Derby, England, to Richard and Averinah...
Scott was enjoying his family and work and was making plans for new adventures. When an aggressive small cell carcinoma took him from us at 62 years young on September 14, 2024, it was hard to say...
Peter passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Melville Hospice in White Rock, BC.
Peter was born in Brantford, ON. At the completion of Grade 13, he joined the RCAF. There, he met his...
After an amazing life of 88 years, Brook passed away on July 26, 2024, with his loving wife and best friend of 48 years, Jennifer Fraser, at his side.
Brook was the father of John Gardner (Jane) of...
Stephanie Brawn was born on January 29, 1944, in Ottawa, and she passed away on September 2, 2024, in North Vancouver. It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved aunt,...
Ken passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 27, 2024, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Gwendolyn Merle (Pearson) of Sidney, BC, six months short of their 70th...
Mary “Diane” Wiesner (née Alsbury) was born in 1935 to Mildred Caroline Alsbury and former Vancouver Mayor Albert Thomas “Tom” Alsbury. Diane grew up in Kerrisdale and enjoyed a very loving and...
James Richard Gorwill (Dick) passed away peacefully at his home. He was a loving husband to Patricia (née Atkins), his wife of 60 years, proud father of Leslie Bontje, Ian, and Sheila Burkman...