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CANADA | Sep 18, 2024
[Article] Opportunities and challenges for B.C. housing ahead of the election
Researchers at the UBC Housing Research Collective outline opportunities and challenges for housing in the province ahead of voting next month.Housing will be a key issue for B.C. voters ahead of the provincial election in October.B.C. leads other provinces when it comes to housing construction but
READ MORENew study shows financial impact of homelessness on our health-care system
A new study out of London, Ont. lays out the cost of the homelessness crisis on our health-care system.
What is Java Social? - Join The Introductory Webinar July 3!
[Webinar] What is Java Social? Introductory Webinar: Spread happiness, end lonelinessDate: July 03 - 12:00pmREGISTER HERE
[Event] Empowering Choices for Healthy Aging (Chilliwack)
Older adults are invited to this public event to learn more about home health, social prescribing, falls and injury prevention, and advanced care planning.Registration is not required — just drop in
Fraser Health Virtual Health Preferences and Access Survey
Join the Virtual Health Preferences and Access Survey! Fraser Health is conducting a survey to learn more about how adults aged 19 and older within the Fraser Health region use virtual health care. W
[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
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