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.

Canadian Minister of Seniors speaks on how COVID-19 affects the elderly

News Justin Madu -
While many Canadians have faced challenges associated with COVID-19, seniors have been identified as a particularly susceptible group, a...

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...

Blaney named NDP seniors critic

News Justin Goulet -
The MP for the North Island-Powell River is looking to get government focused on seniors issues. NDP MP Rachel...

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...

Simons hopeful for long-term care facility improvements

News Justin Goulet -
The MLA for Powell River - Sunshine Coast says he is hopeful that the feedback received by Vancouver Coastal...

Assisting seniors in BC

News Justin Goulet -
Seniors Advocate BC is looking for a new wave of volunteers. Isobel McKenzie says there are approximately 27,000 seniors living in...

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Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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