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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

[Blog] Home vs. centre-based cardiac rehabilitation: How do they stack up?

For people living with heart disease, a tailored combination of emotional support, exercise training and promotion, education, and risk management may be added to their recovery and prevention plan

[News] Seniors in BC Urged to Take Climate Action on National Seniors Day

Seniors in BC Urged to Take Climate Action on National Seniors DayNEWS PROVIDED BY Seniors for Climate, BC-HubAugust 19, 2024 12:00 ESTVancouver, BC - August 19, 2024 - As National Seniors Day approac

[News] Social prescribing: why purpose is good for your health

The power of social prescribing – helping patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to community resources and activities – is increasingly backed by scientific studies.

[News] Caring in Canada: Survey insights from caregivers and care providers across Canada

Caring in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the National Caregiving Survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada.

[Article] WHO promotes social prescribing to improve health and well-being in the Western Pacific

WHO emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants to enhance health and well-being.

[News] B.C. supports seniors aging at home with new virtual service

Seniors will be supported to stay in their homes longer with a new virtual service that provides some of the essential support of a long-term care facility in their own home.“Seniors prefer to live

[Report] British Columbia’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy

Last updated on July 26, 2024British Columbia’s updated Poverty Reduction Strategy (PDF, 3.1MB) sets a path to reduce overall poverty by 60%. The strategy also sets a road map to reduce child pove

[News] Canadian seniors are getting a top-up to old age benefits. How much?

"On July 29, eligible seniors aged 65 to 74 years were to receive a maximum monthly amount of up to $718.33" Benefit payments for Canadian seniors are going up slightly in a scheduled increase as reti

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