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Federal turmoil, homeless 'lights', TV giant
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December 2, 2008
Turmoil in Ottawa
Governor General Michaelle Jean is heading back to Canada from Europe to deal with the country’s political crisis – one that could bring down the government next week and see a coalition of opposition parties take the reins. Meanwhile, the economy continues to suffer.
Check out SFU PAMR’s list of political and economic and experts – from political scientist Andrew Heard on parliamentary procedure to economist Richard Harris on the credit crisis, economic depression and bailouts - who can provide comment as developments on both fronts unfold. Click here to see our experts list.
Lights to bring hope to the homeless
Christmas lights will shine in West Vancouver this season – and bring hope to homeless people. SFU communication instructor Michael Markwick, who teaches on social change organization, re-organized the Dundarave Festival of Lights after its backer pulled out and is delivering a message about homelessness – which is up three-fold in the area. “The wonderful thing about the trees this year is that they are rooted in the deep conviction that homelessness does not mean hopelessness, that we can get organized and make a powerful impact,” says Markwick, a doctoral candidate who is studying the role of practicing citizenship. The trees will be decorated Dec. 6 and lit up in the evening of Dec. 7.
Michael Markwick, 778.847.1426; michael_markwick@sfu.ca
Cable titan Ted Rogers dies
Canadian cablevision pioneer Ted Rogers, founder and CEO of Rogers Communications and the country’s fourth richest person, has died at his Toronto home of congestive heart failure at age 75. Rogers grew his business from one small Toronto FM radio station in 1960 into a $25 billion national communications conglomerate and a leader in wireless communications and cable television. SFU communications professor Catherine Murray can speak about the huge impact Rogers had on the Canadian communications landscape.
Catherine Murray, (c) 604.838.5272; (o) 778.782.5322; murraye@sfu.ca
Governor General Michaelle Jean is heading back to Canada from Europe to deal with the country’s political crisis – one that could bring down the government next week and see a coalition of opposition parties take the reins. Meanwhile, the economy continues to suffer.
Check out SFU PAMR’s list of political and economic and experts – from political scientist Andrew Heard on parliamentary procedure to economist Richard Harris on the credit crisis, economic depression and bailouts - who can provide comment as developments on both fronts unfold. Click here to see our experts list.
Lights to bring hope to the homeless
Christmas lights will shine in West Vancouver this season – and bring hope to homeless people. SFU communication instructor Michael Markwick, who teaches on social change organization, re-organized the Dundarave Festival of Lights after its backer pulled out and is delivering a message about homelessness – which is up three-fold in the area. “The wonderful thing about the trees this year is that they are rooted in the deep conviction that homelessness does not mean hopelessness, that we can get organized and make a powerful impact,” says Markwick, a doctoral candidate who is studying the role of practicing citizenship. The trees will be decorated Dec. 6 and lit up in the evening of Dec. 7.
Michael Markwick, 778.847.1426; michael_markwick@sfu.ca
Cable titan Ted Rogers dies
Canadian cablevision pioneer Ted Rogers, founder and CEO of Rogers Communications and the country’s fourth richest person, has died at his Toronto home of congestive heart failure at age 75. Rogers grew his business from one small Toronto FM radio station in 1960 into a $25 billion national communications conglomerate and a leader in wireless communications and cable television. SFU communications professor Catherine Murray can speak about the huge impact Rogers had on the Canadian communications landscape.
Catherine Murray, (c) 604.838.5272; (o) 778.782.5322; murraye@sfu.ca