Strategic Priority Areas: Thriving Cities + Communities
Preparing for a major earthquake in B.C.
CTV News | | Media coverage
Civil engineering researchers Drs. Tony Yang and Mehrtash Motamedi discussed how their group is researching ways of improving seismic designs and retrofitting buildings.
UBC prof calls for mandatory seismic assessments
Global News at 11 BC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Perry Adebar explained why there needs to be mandatory seismic assessments for buildings in BC.
Domperidone: How the drug works and why it’s being prescribed for breastfeeding
Global News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Suzanne Campbell and Marie Tarrant discussed domperidone, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal symptoms that has also been prescribed off-label to improve breast milk supply.
Filipino language classes to begin at Vancouver secondary school
CBC News | | Media coverage
Dr. Leonora Angeles, associate professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning, commented on the introduction of a Filipino language and culture course for students in grades 10 to 12 at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary.
Canadian network on aging and cancer
CKNW Jill Bennett Show | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Kristen Haase discussed leading her research on cancer care experience for seniors. Select Jan 31, 1 pm, 6:20 mark to listen.
Former Victoria Mayor’s appointment as housing adviser draws mixed reactions – Cranbrook Daily Townsman
Canada Today | | Media coverage
School of Community and Regional Planning professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein commented on the appointment of former Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps as housing adviser for B.C. Premier David Eby.
Owners of the priciest properties in Vancouver pay very little income tax: UBC study
Building | | Media coverage
A report co-authored by School of Community and Regional Planning PhD candidate Paul Boniface Akaabre found that owners of the priciest estate in Vancouver pay the very little income tax.
Critical need for culturally appropriate seniors housing in Vancouver Chinatown: report
Province | | Media coverage
A report co-authored by School of Community and Regional Planning PhD candidate Louisa-May Khoo found that the supply of affordable housing in and around Chinatown is inadequate.
Fact-checking claims about homelessness in Kamloops
The Wren | | Media coverage
UBC School of Community and Regional Planning's report, Pathways to Homelessness, was referenced for its review on the major pathways relevant to three major disproportionately represented groups.
UBCO engineers examine drinking water management strategies
| Announcement
UBC Okanagan researcher Haroon Mian and his fellow researchers have developed an integrated assessment framework that combines water quality with lifecycle assessment techniques.