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Seeing with the brain

photo - Prof. Amir Amedi of the Hebrew University answers questions from attendees at a Jan. 16 presentation

Prof. Amir Amedi of the Hebrew University answers questions from attendees at a Jan. 16 presentation. (photo by Pat Johnson) A white cane has been used for generations to help guide the mobility of people who are blind. Researchers at…

Transcribing Vancouver history

photo - Left to right are Sam Sullivan, Glen Hodges, Cynthia Ramsay, Margaret Sutherland and Shirley Barnett with one of the Mountain View Cemetery ledgers

Left to right are Sam Sullivan, Glen Hodges, Cynthia Ramsay, Margaret Sutherland and Shirley Barnett with one of the Mountain View Cemetery ledgers. (photo by Lynn Zanatta) “When we were restoring the Jewish cemetery at Mountain View, we spent two…

Camp for those with aphasia

photo - Sea to Sky Aphasia Camp provides a three-day retreat to 30 campers and their family members at Zajac Ranch in Mission, B.C.

Sea to Sky Aphasia Camp provides a three-day retreat to 30 campers and their family members at Zajac Ranch in Mission, B.C. (photo from Sea to Sky) Aphasia is a communication impairment most often caused by stroke, but it can…

Operation Warmth wraps up

photo - Left to right: Caryl Kochen, Darcy Billinkoff and Caron Bernstein were three of the many Operation Warmth volunteers over the years

Left to right: Caryl Kochen, Darcy Billinkoff and Caron Bernstein were three of the many Operation Warmth volunteers over the years. (photo from JWI-BC) More than 40 years ago, Sylvia Handlesman, one of our B’nai B’rith Women (now Jewish Women…

Canada’s silver tsunami

photo - Isobel Mackenzie, seniors advocate for the Province of British Columbia, was the keynote speaker at the Changing Landscape: Pathways Ahead forum Nov. 27

Isobel Mackenzie, seniors advocate for the Province of British Columbia, was the keynote speaker at the Changing Landscape: Pathways Ahead forum Nov. 27. (photo from Jewish Federation) “Plan for tomorrow!” That’s the message from Isobel Mackenzie, seniors advocate for the…

Supporting Israelis in need

photo - Dr. William and Ruth Ross

Dr. William and Ruth Ross (photo from Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University) Dr. William Hy Ross tears up talking about the motivation behind his philanthropic activities in Israel. Sitting behind a desk in his room at the medical clinic he…

Funding for new equipment

photo - Left to right are Louis Brier Home and Hospital staff Jennifer Belen, Nicole Encarnacion, Carol Bucknor, David Keselman (chief executive officer) and Rozanne Kipnes with MLA George Heyman and Louis Brier resident Roberta Gilmore (holding the cheque)

Left to right are Louis Brier Home and Hospital staff Jennifer Belen, Nicole Encarnacion, Carol Bucknor, David Keselman (chief executive officer) and Rozanne Kipnes with MLA George Heyman and Louis Brier resident Roberta Gilmore (holding the cheque). (photo from Louis…

Dealing with addiction

photo - Dr. Jenny Melamed

Dr. Jenny Melamed (photo from Jenny Melamed) “I’ve been in addiction medicine for at least 15 to 20 years now. I spend my time with people in addiction and recovery; that is all the work that I do. I believe…