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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 MORE[News] 'A dream': New affordable rentals opening for senior artists in New Westminster
Click HERE to read the full articleIt's a creative housing idea for local artists.New affordable rental units are opening for seniors who devoted their lives to the performing arts. Senior artists lik
[News] Pet project: animal companionship important for B.C.’s older adults
Click HERE to read the full articleAs people enter their golden years, it can be as good a time as any to add companionship in life in the form of a furry friend.Maybe you are still agile and active,
[News] North Shore Seniors' Health Expo returns with valuable insights and support for aging
Click HERE to read the full articleThe North Shore Seniors' Health Expo, presented by Hero Home Care, is set to transform the West Vancouver Community Centre and Seniors' Activity Centre into a compr
[News] Maple Ridge senior keeping music alive with his luthier skills
Hundreds of people looking for a good bargain came down to the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre on May 4 for the community garage sale event.More than 20 tables worth of stuff filled the event room
[Article] How Non-Profits Can Save Money on Marketing
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[News] 1 million seniors can now access services under the Canadian Dental Care Plan
1 million seniors can now access services under the Canadian Dental Care PlanFrom: Health CanadaNews releaseMay 1, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Government of CanadaStarting today, the first one million s
[News] Affordable, accessible homes coming for seniors in Elkford
Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford will soon have access to 25 affordable rental homes with construction underway on a new development.“These accessible and adaptable homes will
Share your thoughts: Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place
About this consultationThe purpose of this consultation is to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, q
What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024
What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women. May 5 is Red Dress Day in Canada and the U.S., als
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