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?
1936 – 2023
Mark was born early in the morning after his mother, Rosa, bumped into the bedroom door on her way to the loo, thereby winning a bet she had made with her also-pregnant neighbour, Zubah...
Judith (Judy) Mary Rogers Thompson (1941-2023)
Judy Thompson (82) of Victoria, BC, died on November 18, 2023. Judy was born in Regina, SK, in 1941 to Harold and Virna Thompson of Wolseley, SK. She...
After a full and rewarding life, Doug died in a car accident on August 27, 2023, having celebrated his 91st birthday in July. His wife Carol predeceased him in 2021. He leaves a sister, two children,...
David Johnson, our beloved family member, a gifted scientist, and a great appreciator of nature, was born in Vancouver and grew up in Victoria, where he attended Sir James Douglas School and Oak Bay...
Dr. Phil Lind was one of Canada’s most respected communications and media industry leaders. He was also a loyal UBC supporter whose strategic advice and generous support have been vital to many of...
wounds heal quickly
footprints once dry, now wet
behind us on the shore
- (Parksville, BC)
from Tidings of Magpies, Richard Stevenson, 2008
Jim passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC, at age 95. Jim was predeceased by Malcolm McDonald, his loving partner of over 45 years. Jim is...
It is with immense sadness that we advise the passing of our son, Ryan Andrew West, on May 30th, 2023 while working near Fort St. James in northern British Columbia.
Ryan was born on Saltspring...
There is no lawyer of colour in British Columbia, and no judge, who does not know, admire, and highly respect the work and the legacy of the Honourable Selwyn Romilly.