Trevor Linden has a goal for the Vancouver Canucks. And it's probably the same goal as every Canucks fan. Linden wants to see Vancouver win the coveted Stanley Cup. But, unlike most fans, he's just been given a second chance to help make that happen.
Earlier this year, Dr. Gupta was named the 13th president and vice chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Not only is Gupta a “renowned expert in research and innovation policy forging close collaborations between universities, civil society and business,” but he is the first South Asian to hold this coveted position overseeing one of the leading universities in the world.
Whether faced with praise or controversy, Singh remained stoic to his beliefs and values and is recognized as one of India’s most prolific novelists and figures
After acquiring Sikh artefacts, including the majestic sword of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Dhillon hopes this will ignite a discussion amongst all Canadians, who will also strive to become custodians of Sikh treasures here in Canada.
Over the years, the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and provincial government have had a tumultuous relationship and as a result, their disagreements have often made front page news. In the latest round, teachers have moved forward with an escalation in job action to stage 2. We had a chance to sit down with BCTF President Jim Iker, who advocates on behalf of BC’s 41,000 teachers and their students for improved educational conditions, to learn what he had to say about his new role, ongoing negotiations and what needs to be done.
