Abbotsford - Press Releases | Canadian Cities
Impact of Farmers' Markets Pegged at $118.5 Million
University of Northern British Columbia | November 9, 2006
Research conducted at the University of Northern British Columbia has indicated that BC's farmers' markets have a signficant economic impact on the province, over and above their value to community-building and local food production....[continue]
Early dragsters were rebels — with a cause
Simon Fraser University | October 4, 2006
Vancouver dragracers and hotrodders in the 1950s were more than free-wheeling rebels - they were young men seeking respectability, happy to race whatever they could get their hands on....[continue]
Urban issues come under scrutiny
Simon Fraser University | September 20, 2006
A new public lecture series aimed at making communities safer — called Safe Streets, Safe Communities — begins at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus on September 28....[continue]
Spartans Director of Athletics practices what he preaches
Trinity Western University | September 6, 2006
Watching a big guy gently toss a 1.5 kilogram disc way across the turf at Rotary Stadium does not conjure up an image of your run-of-the mill Athletic Director, chairing day-long meetings and negotiating team budgets with recalcitrant coaches while packing on a pound or two sitting in that stuffy chair....[continue]
TWU student represents Canada as Weed Science Award recipient
Trinity Western University | August 1, 2006
Kathleen Campbell, fourth year honours biology student from Trinity Western University, was recently awarded the $1,000 Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Undergraduate Award for her research on a local weed called the golden crown-beard....[continue]
Scotiabank supports BCIT's new Aerospace Technology Campus and students with gift of $125,000
British Columbia Institute of Technology | June 27, 2006
BCIT students will benefit from the opening of the new Aerospace Technology Campus, an elite facility currently under construction on 12.2 acres at the gateway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), thanks in part to a $125,000 donation from Scotiabank....[continue]
Gift from HSBC Bank Canada to support students in BCIT’s aerospace programs
British Columbia Institute of Technology | June 19, 2006
HSBC Bank Canada is stepping up to provide funding for BCIT’s innovative new Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC) through a new fund for students....[continue]
Best future teacher award announced for TWU School of Education student
Trinity Western University | June 14, 2006
Bouncing on a large ball across the gym on the last leg of an obstacle course is no easy task on its own, but tape up the contender and pull a t-shirt over her head and it's downright daunting....[continue]
Vancouver Foundation awards $20,000 to SFU’s Imagine BC program
Simon Fraser University | June 7, 2006
Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue has received $20,000 from Vancouver Foundation to support Imagine BC: Dialogues on the Future of British Columbia....[continue]
BCIT students ACE national business competition, taking first place in Financial Literacy competition, second overall
British Columbia Institute of Technology | May 18, 2006
Students from the British Columbia Institute of Technology aced their competition at a national event in Toronto this week, returning with three top prizes....[continue]
Trinity Western Choir and Orchestra Perform Requiem with SFU
Trinity Western University | March 27, 2006
The TWU Chamber Singers and Orchestra to perform March 31 and April 1 in the Lower Mainland....[continue]
BCIT welcomes investments by key financial institutions in elite Aerospace Technology Campus
British Columbia Institute of Technology | March 3, 2006
The financial sector in Canada is stepping up to provide funding for BCIT’s innovative new aerospace campus, an elite facility currently under construction in Richmond....[continue]
BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus capital campaign soars with gift from BMO Financial Group
British Columbia Institute of Technology | March 3, 2006
BCIT Students will benefit from the opening of the new Aerospace Technology Campus, an elite facility currently under construction on 12.2 acres at the gateway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), thanks in part to a $250,000 donation from BMO Financial Group....[continue]
U of S Historian Makes History in Obtaining Resolution for Sto:lo Nation
University of Saskatchewan | February 28, 2006
University of Saskatchewan historian Keith Thor Carlson's research has helped redress an historical injustice against a West Coast Aboriginal group....[continue]
Men's Soccer takes CIS Bronze Medal
Trinity Western University | December 5, 2005
The TWU Spartans Men's Soccer team secured the University's fourth Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) medal with a victory over the University of Prince Edward Island....[continue]
Manulife Financial works with University of Saskatchewan to get Canadians Moving
University of Saskatchewan | November 22, 2005
Manulife Financial works with University of Saskatchewan to get Canadians Moving...[continue]
