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CANADA | Jan 13, 2026
[Invitation] Canada launches public consultation to develop action plan for rural communities
Your participation in this consultation will support the Government of Canada's efforts to reflect the needs and priorities of rural communities across Canada.
READ MOREHospice 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
Seniors Advocate Visits North West B.C.
BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in northern B.C. from May 1 to 5, 2023. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terra
Seeking Presenters for OACAO 2023 Annual Conference
The OACAO Conference Planning Committee would like to invite leaders, educators, researchers, managers, seniors, and students to submit a proposal for presentation at our 50th Anniversary conference,
Long COVID Survey
Consent FormInvitation and Purpose: Researchers with Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia are collaborating with Family Caregivers of BC and the Post-COVID Interdisciplinary
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