Duo cycles Canada for forest awarenessWhile many feel powerless to affect environmental change, a wildlife biologist and a musician recently cycled over 11,000 kilometers across Canada to raise money and awareness for endangered forests. Wildlife biologist Nigel Jackett and musician Jaime Hall arrived tired but triumphant on a blustery Remembrance Day to a small crowd gathered at Beacon Hill Park […] Continue Reading |
Victoria gets ice rink despite Occupy protestersAlongside the annual Christmas Tree Light Up, holiday musical performances, and Santa Light Parade, this year Victorians will get to enjoy another Canadian winter tradition with the opening of an outdoor ice-skating rink in Centennial Square. The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) plans to open the rink by November 26 and it will remain open […] Continue Reading |
Honorary degrees awarded to interned Japanese-CanadiansVANCOUVER (CUP) – After much hesitation and public criticism, the University of British Columbia (UBC) has decided to give interned Japanese-Canadian students honorary degrees, a decision which Mits Sumiya says gives him closure on a dark incident from 70 years ago. “With the presentation of this honorary degree, it feels like UBC has opened their […] Continue Reading |
Self-chosen death: a heart-wrenching dilemmaAbout a decade ago, Camosun university transfer student Joanna Webber’s uncle decided he wanted to be euthanized. Half of Webber’s family lives in Holland, where assisted suicide is legal. When her uncle, who was suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, started considering this end-of-life decision, her entire family was involved and backed him up. “The whole family […] Continue Reading |
