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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 MORE[Article] Celebrating AccessAbility Week with Improvements in BC Parks
To celebrate National AccessAbility Week this year, we’d like to share recent accessibility upgrades in BC Parks. Accessibility improvements are an important part of our Commitment to Inclusion an
[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
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