Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun accepted a cheque for $100,000 May 2, as part of the ongoing flood relief The Salvation Army BC Division is providing to some of the hardest-hit areas in the province. Braun said: “On behalf of Abbotsford City Council,…
Carey Theological College was at one time nestled quietly among several other theological colleges at the north end of UBC’s campus. But what was once a campus backwater has become increasingly crowded, with a decidedly urban feel. The colleges (Vancouver…
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has bought property from one of Surrey’s largest churches. UBC released a statement November 2: The University of British Columbia is expanding its presence south of the Fraser River with the $70 million purchase…
UBC’s board of governors announced August 11 that Santa Ono has been appointed to a second five-year term as president and vice-chancellor. On the 20th, Vancouver School of Theology principal Richard Topping interviewed him on issues related to leadership and…
West Point Grey has long been one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the region and boasts some of the most expensive properties (and best public beaches) in Canada. There is relatively little through-traffic, except going to UBC past the main shopping…
Vancouver Sun columnist Douglas Todd had Vancouver School of Theology professor Jason Byassee write a guest column October 29. Following is Todd’s introduction and Byassee’s column, which are re-posted by permission: Even though Santa Ono presides over a secular university,…
It’s good to see a Catholic health care community working with an evangelical nursing school to explore the role of spirituality in healing. Providence Health Care (which runs 10 hospitals, clinics and residences in Metro Vancouver, including St. Paul’s) and…
Benjamin Perrin is a law professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law on the UBC campus. He teaches Criminal Law & Procedure and International Criminal Law. He spoke to a group of about 25 law students at the…
St. Mark’s College is hosting the Fr. David Bauer Memorial Golf Classic today (June 14) at UBC Golf Course. This is the college’s first golf tournament, but not the first time they have celebrated Bauer’s role. They highlight his significance to the college,…
Many church members around the city will be inviting international students and new citizens home for Thanksgiving dinner, but I have been particularly taken with the uniquely welcoming atmosphere at First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver, at 11th and Victoria.…