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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
READ MOREExpanded supports help seniors to continue living independently
More seniorsĀ around the province will have improved support to remain independent and living in their own homes, as the Province strengthens the United WayĀ British Columbiaās Better at Home, bc211
āDealing with the issues of isolation and loneliness:ā Menās Sheds group taking form in Nanaimo
NANAIMO ā A local father and son duo are organizing a group for men who want to hang out, socialize, and improve their mental health.Kenn Hample and his son are in the process of bringing a Menās
Hospice Education Days 2023
SaveĀ theĀ DateNovember 3rd - 4th, 2023 | Parksville, BCĀ JoinĀ theĀ Vancouver Island Hospice Federation (VIHoF)Ā in partnership withĀ theĀ BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) andĀ theĀ Fr
Expanded drug coverage will help thousands of people in B.C. and save money
Thousands of people in British Columbia will benefit from BC PharmaCareās new and expanded coverage of medications used to treat alcohol-use disorder, vision loss, childhood growth failure and lysos
Province supports cost-free flights for medical services in East Kootenays
People throughout the East Kootenays will have continued access to health-care services in Kelowna through cost-free travel with the Province providing $300,000 to support Angel Flight East Kootenay (
People encouraged to prepare for floods, wildfire risks due to anticipated heat
With unseasonably hot weather forecastĀ for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.Environment and Climate Change
Walking soccer? New program for seniors kicks off in North Vancouver
It wasn't long ago when James Stitchman would watch his adult son play soccer.But thanks to a new walking soccer program on Vancouver's North Shore, Brendan Stitchman is now watching his dad play."I h
Seniors Advocate Visits North West B.C.
BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in northern B.C. from May 1 to 5, 2023. Join her to discuss seniorsā issues at town halls in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terra
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