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CANADA | Mar 13, 2025

[Blog] Finding My Voice: Loretta’s Journey in the Seniors Musical

If you’re searching for heartfelt music performances in Metro Vancouver, MOSAIC’s Seniors Musical, “Seniors Take On Things We Never Talk About”, is an event you won’t want to miss. This one-of-a-kind production brings together talented seniors who share their real-life stories through musi

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[Event] Project Impact Healthy Aging Showcase 2023

REGISTER HEREWe are excited you would like to attend United Way BC’s 2023 Healthy Aging Project Impact Showcase during BC Seniors' Week! You can attend in-person or join a virtual live stream. The

Expanded supports help seniors to continue living independently

More seniors around the province will have improved support to remain independent and living in their own homes, as the Province strengthens the United Way British Columbia’s Better at Home, bc211

‘Dealing with the issues of isolation and loneliness:’ Men’s Sheds group taking form in Nanaimo

NANAIMO — 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 Men’s

Hospice Education Days 2023

Save the DateNovember 3rd - 4th, 2023 | Parksville, BC Join the Vancouver Island Hospice Federation (VIHoF) in partnership with the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) and the 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 PharmaCare’s 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 forecast 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

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