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B.C.’s proportional representation referendum: The case for switching to PR

Wayne Broughton, a professor of mathematics at UBC’s Okanagan campus, wrote an op-ed for Kelowna Capital News about the proportional representation voting system. “If B.C. voters judge on merit, proportional […]

Cider-making craze hits UBC Apple Festival

CBC highlighted the UBC Apple Festival, which took place at the UBC Botanical Garden. Most of the apple varieties are for eating but this year growers sold trees with apples […]

There’s a new shuttle service to UBC from Surrey

News 1130 reported on a new shuttle service from Surrey to UBC. The hourly shuttle costs $10.

John Horgan and Jay Inslee double down on Cascadia Innovation Corridor

A story in the Georgia Straight mentioned the Incubator Pilot Program, an initiative established by UBC, the University of Washington, and Mitacs.

First film in Haida language makes waves at film festival

Candace Galla, a professor in UBC’s faculty of education discussed Indigenous languages in a Global National story about the first Haida language film.

Legal marijuana will open up scientific research: UBC scientist

Global interviewed M-J Milloy, a UBC researcher with the B.C. Centre for Substance Abuse, for an article about scientific research on cannabis. He said with legalization the federal government is signalling […]

UBCO set to welcome alumni, staff back home

Kelowna Daily Courier reported on a homecoming event at UBC’s Okanagan campus for alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community. The event will include a street festival and a soccer […]