News

This page features the latest news relevant to the Community-Based Seniors' Services (CBSS) sector, research participation opportunities, and other featured content.

CANADA | Aug 12, 2026

[Info Bulletin] Supporting Summerland-area evacuees

Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 5:01 PMSummaryMore than 1,000 hotel rooms are available now in the Okanagan for wildfire evacuees, with more blocks booked as accommodation becomes availableA surge in staff capacity at the BC Evacuee Helpline is supporting faster call times and Emergency Support S

[News] More than 150 new rental homes coming to Victoria

Families, seniors and individuals in Victoria with low to moderate incomes are moving into 97 new rental homes with the opening of Michigan Square, while another 58 homes for earners with middle incom

APPLY NOW: 2025 United Way BC Public Policy Institute applications are now open

CLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLY NOW: 2025 United Way BC Public Policy Institute applications are now open The application period is now open for the 2025 United Way BC’s Public Policy Institute, an appli

[News] Seniors group meeting slated for Sept. 11 in Sidney

B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt will attend as guest speaker The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) will have their annual general and chapter meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at St. El

[News] Long-term care home moves forward in Surrey

Seniors in Surrey are one step closer to accessing new long-term care (LTC) beds as construction begins for a new LTC home at 6471 175A St.Guru Nanak Diversity Village is a result of a partnership bet

[News] Delta Community Foundation names 20 community groups to receive grants

Twenty community organizations dedicated to reducing poverty and fostering social inclusion in Delta are sharing $505,000 in provincial grants. On Thursday (Aug. 29), the Delta Community Foundation a

[News] 22 affordable homes for seniors coming to Bowser

The Lighthouse Villa project will provide 22 affordable new homes for seniors in Bowser. Left to right: Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma; Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Josie Osborne; Bowser Se

[News] Healthy aging in place: Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults

Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults

Free Online Seniors Safety & Personal Planning Workshops Fall 2024

Click HERE to learn moreAs fall approaches, it’s the perfect time to invest in your personal growth and well-being. Seniors’ Health and Wellness is thrilled to offer two FREE online workshop serie

[News] Healing Systems

How recognizing trauma in ourselves, other people, and the systems around us can open up new pathways to solving social problems