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CANADA | Jun 10, 2026

[Article] Building Resilient Communities Through Connection

As 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer, we’ve prepared this special series to celebrate Nav-CARE volunteers across the country who so generously give their time to support persons in their community navigating complex and declining health. They are the backbone of social support bolste

[News] Penticton BC Seniors Week Schedule

We are so excited about this year’s line-up and to welcome you with a wide variety of events! All ages welcome to join in as Penticton celebrates BC Seniors Week with a full week of exploring the ar

[News] Get active celebrating BC Seniors Week in Richmond

Join the celebration with the City of Richmond and its community partners for BC Seniors Week from Monday, June 3 to Sunday, June 9. This year’s Seniors Week theme, “Active Aging,” focuses on th

[News] Plenty of fun planned for B.C. Seniors week in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Seniors have been instrumental in building the communities we live in and enjoy. That’s why during the first week of June, we will be celebrating and honouring their many contributions to our societ

[News] What aging in place can look like: Golden Girls and NORCs

More Canadian seniors are choosing to avoid institutional living in favour of ‘aging in place.’ CBC’s Christine Birak breaks down why seniors are making this choice and what some alternatives lo

[Radio] Advice on advocating for Canadian seniors

CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn takes your questions about seniors' rights, and how to advocate for older Canadians.Click HERE to listen

[News] South Okanagan Seniors Can Ride Transit For FREE during Seniors' Week

BC Transit, the City of Penticton and the District of Summerland are happy to announce that transit will be free for seniors during Seniors Week, effective June 2 until June 8, 2024.Transit service wi

[News] Food drive: Disability-advocacy group in Chilliwack collects 900 lbs of food

A recent food drive for the Chilliwack Salvation Army, created by users of the very same food bank, raised more than 900 pounds of food, plus financial donations. Chilliwack People First, a self-advoc

Call for Lived Experiences: WHO Commission on Social Connection (Deadline: May 31, 2024)

The WHO Commission on Social Connection is looking for individuals who have experienced social isolation and loneliness to share their stories, insights, and advice.Commissioners are committed to live

[Article] It’s time to move forward!

Click HERE to learn moreAsk Margaret Gillis why a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is necessary in Canada, she will rhyme off a handful of reasons right off the top of her head