Tag: Seniors

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News David Boles -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Elizabeth Young -
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

News Elizabeth Young -
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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Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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