Strategic Priority Areas: Thriving Cities + Communities
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.
Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Janet Currie, a research collaborator with UBC’s school of nursing, discussed concerns regarding breastfeeding women, doctors and midwives who may not have guidance during a Health Canada review for a breastfeeding drug.
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.
UBCO researchers create system to detect gas leaks
Kelowna Now | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering researchers are investigating a new method to monitor underground gas pipelines with high-tech sensors.