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?
Born November 24, 1934, Ray died suddenly at home on January 4, 2012. He was a beloved husband for 56 years to Catherine Elliott (née Hannah), and a loving and devoted father to Paul (Twyla), Janet...
May 12, 1940-April 27, 2007. Keith was one of the architects of what is unquestionably the greatest success story in Canadian television news history. His career in television began in 1972 at BCTV...
Born of Acadian descent in New Westminster on August 8, 1945, John passed away after a short illness on February 7, 2012, at the age of 66, in Edmonton.
John met the love of his life, Liz Semmens,...
Born April 12, 1937, Arthur passed away on October 23, 2001. A native of Vancouver, Arthur led his graduating class in Chemistry at UBC in 1961, and followed this with a PhD in 1964.
In his early years, Bob Morford’s destiny could not have been clearer. Born into a military family of some significance, both his grandfathers were generals in the British Army. Bob himself was...
Dr. Irving K. Barber, BSF’50, OC, OBC, the principal donor for UBC’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and a passionate supporter of education and research in British Columbia, passed away peacefully...
Archie was born in Vancouver on October 31, 1919, and passed away on June 4, 2010. After receiving his BA and subsequent teacher training in 1942, Archie enlisted in the RCAF. During a short...
Alex was born and raised in Nanaimo, where his father, James Green, was a building contractor responsible for City Hall and many other civic structures. Alex learned the art of fixing things from...
Lorne died peacefully in Victoria on May 18, 2011, in his 103rd year. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace, in 2004. Lorne, with the help of devoted caregivers, continued to live in his own home,...