Tag: Seniors
Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds
British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.
B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike
The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.
Transit service to offer free Christmas light tours for seniors
PORT HARDY, B.C.- Mount Waddington Transit is spreading Christmas spirit this season.They're offering Christmas light tours for seniors in...
How Seniors Can Boost Their Health Through Exercise
Contributed by Sally Writes.In Canada, the senior population is the fastest growing group of people, increasing each year. For...
Blaney reacts to 2017 Federal budget
The NDP's seniors critic is speaking up on behalf of older Canadians. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says...
North Island MP Standing Up For Seniors
The MP for the North Island-Powell River has taken on the role of critic for seniors issues for the...
Blaney says home health care is a concern among seniors
Home health care is a growing concern for senior residents.NDP Member of Parliament for the North Island-Powell River Rachel...
Port McNeill celebrating seniors this weekend
Port McNeill will be celebrating seniors this weekend.The second annual barbecue lunch for seniors is taking place on Labour...
Seniors Advocate looking for volunteers
Seniors Advocate BC is looking for a new wave of volunteers.Isobel Mckenzie says there are approximately 27,000 seniors living...
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North Island Menopause Conference returns for second year in Campbell River
The North Island Menopause Conference is returning to Campbell River for its second annual gathering.
Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends
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Port Hardy’s mayor pushing for solution to limited ER hours
The District of Port Hardy is responding to community frustration over the continued limited hours at the town’s hospital emergency department.
B.C. Conservatives propose higher tax caps to offset municipal losses from pipeline assessment
Proposed legislation from the B.C. Conservatives would raise taxation...
Another wind warning in effect for North Island overnight
More heavy wind and rain is expected for North Vancouver Island tonight.
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