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Simple solution to keeping BC playgrounds cool under scorching sun
Summer means outdoor activities in the hot sun and protecting children from intense heat during…
BC’s drug crisis: Why everyone talks about ‘stigma’
Is stigma something the province should be fighting when it comes to battling the drug…
Work on UBCO highrise resumes in downtown Kelowna as evacuated residents face unsure future
Residents evacuated from a supportive housing complex next door to a massive UBC Okanagan construction…
UBC medical students offering free online program with a focus on prevention
Students from UBC's medical school are offering a free preventive online health-care service available for…
UBC Okanagan student’s research aimed at mitigating wildfire risks
A scientist at UBC Okanagan studying wildfire fuel mitigation is trying to make a difference…
How UBC and UBCO are revolutionizing Ph.Ds
The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia is in its second year of…
UBC students launch class action claim over antisemitism
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, the world is getting involved in the…
Pop culture inaccurately portrays gay dads as white and wealthy, UBC prof says
It’s misleading how gay dads are portrayed as rich and white, according to a professor…
Why medical training is key to reducing drug overdose deaths in B.C.
There’s no question that there’s a lot of pain and suffering in the world. When…
Why does cannabis smell skunky? A UBC researcher wants to find out
A researcher at the University of British Columbia wants to unravel the mysteries behind the…
UBC professor found dead on Salt Spring Island
The body of a missing UBC sociology professor has been found on Salt Spring Island.…
Canada saw 30% decrease in air pollution during first-wave lockdown: UBC study
The 2020 emptying of cities due to the COVID-19 lockdown had a salutary effect on…
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary degrees from UBC
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and climate activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees…
‘Extreme need’ in B.C. prompts expansion of free COVID-19 mental health services
A virtual mental health service launched to address pandemic related issues in B.C. is now…
B.C. diver reflects on opportunity of lifetime working with NASA for 11 years
Early in his career, B.C. diver Donnie Reid had a reputation for going anywhere with…
UBC appoints first-ever Indigenous chancellor
In a period of global racial tension, an Indigenous man will become the University of…
UBC takes precautions against COVID-19 for students studying abroad
In the wake of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak, the University of British Columbia campuses…
More research needed before cannabis drinks become reality: UBCO professor
KELOWNA – Health Canada regulations on the production of cannabis beverages are coming in the…
Women getting head injuries from partners at a higher rate than hockey players getting concussions, UBC researcher says
KELOWNA -For every NHL player who suffers a concussion during the season, picture 7,000 Canadian…