Earlier this year, UBC researchers from the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence released a study suggesting six interrelated strategies to help improve BC’s resilience to the impacts of wildfires. The study drew from 2023’s record-breaking fire weather, with 2245 active fires.
Dr. Morna Edmundson CM co-founded the treble-voice choir Elektra in 1987 alongside the late Dr. Diane Loomer CM because, in the world of choral music, women’s ensembles were once consistently considered secondary to men’s.
I have a tradition I keep for myself: catching flights between two lives.
School was out but winter break never felt lonely because we had each other: two peas in a pod, built-in best friends.
There is a language only women speak — heard in the clatter of pots at dawn and in the simmering broth that carries the memory of old kitchens across oceans and years.
Halfway through the season, UBC women’s ice hockey is leading Canada West with an impressive 21–2 record and looking poised for a fourth consecutive conference championship.
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The Thunderbirds faced the University of Victoria Vikes on Thursday night and fell 90–88 in the last seconds, much to the delight of the rival crowd.
On Thursday night, the top-ranked UBC women’s basketball team visited the University of Victoria Vikes and fell to them in overtime.
As the days get shorter, the weather gets colder and the sun begins to hide behind grey clouds, it becomes harder and harder to stay positive, especially as a university student. With major deadlines happening as it seems to rain endlessly, it becomes harder to find a light at the end of the tunnel (literally).
New year, new you!
For Ommer, her career has been defined by an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and the goal of producing findings about the humanities and the climate crisis that can be understood across all fields and communities.
I’ve recently become acquainted with someone who has celiac disease, meaning he not only can’t eat gluten (obviously), but also can’t have anything cross-contaminated with gluten — a part of having celiac that I wasn’t aware of.
While we aren’t going to tell you who to vote for, this article should give you a clearer picture of the strengths and weaknesses of the three candidates.
The Thunderbirds are currently sitting in first place in Canada West with a 12–1 record, with no intention of slowing down as the team heads into the second half of the season.