UBC In The News
Vietnam protesting China’s fishing ban in waters Hanoi claims
Voice of America mentioned a 2017 study led by Dr. Daniel Pauly (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries), which found that fishing in the South China Sea quickly expanded in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Voice of America via Irish Sun
WTO hopes to avoid stalemate at upcoming Geneva ministerial
A study led by Dr. U. Rashid Sumaila (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries; school of public policy and global affairs) found that fishery subsidies in India was $227 million in 2018, way below $7.26 billion in China, $3.80 billion in the EU, $3.43 billion in the US.
Financial Express
B.C. considering expanding size and rate of speculation tax
A report co-written by Dr. Tsur Sommerville (UBC Sauder School of Business) suggests that B.C.’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax appears to be working at discouraging foreign buyers and forcing some properties that would otherwise be vacant back onto the rental market.
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Galápagos tortoise thought extinct for 100 years confirmed alive
UBCO biology professor Dr. Michael Russello gave comments on a study which found that a giant tortoise species long believed extinct has been discovered living in the Galápagos Islands.
The Guardian, Axios
Group unveils Canada’s 1st cigarette surfboard in battle against plastic pollution
Research associate Dr. Juan Jose Alava (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) said cigarette butt waste remains a major concern for ocean health.
Global, CKNW A Little More Conversation
Vancouver renters are paying more for living spaces but getting less as ‘shrinkflation’ grows
School of architecture and landscape architecture professor Matthew Soules said it’s an illusion to think that Vancouver can achieve housing affordability by having more smaller units.
Globe and Mail (subscription)
I watched my mom get arrested at a logging blockade
Sociology professor Dr. David Tindall gave comments on the police’s approach to anti-logging protests.
The Narwhal
Canada needs tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel ads to combat climate change public health crisis
Clinical professor Dr. Melissa Lem co-wrote about banning fossil fuel advertisements to combat climate change public health crisis.
The Hill Times
Fiction about abortion confronts the complicated history of gender, sexuality and women's rights
PhD candidate Sharon Engbrecht (department of English language and literatures) discussed how abortion draws on the complicated history of gender, sexuality and women’s rights.
The Conversation via National Post
Largest grad class ever as in-person ceremonies resume at UBCO
UBCO held its first in-person convocation in more than two years and had its largest graduating class in the campus’s history. UBCO Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Lesley Cormack and microbiology graduate Ozren Petkovic were quoted.
Kelowna Daily Courier
Ktunaxa student and future leader wins Lieutenant Governor’s Medal Award
UBC arts graduate Aiyanna Twigg has won the 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for inclusion, democracy and reconciliation.
Columbia Valley Pioneer via MSN