Events

The OSA Council of Advisors met in Vancouver this week to share ideas and discuss emerging seniors’ issues in their communities. This meeting focused on the many challenges facing seniors living in rural and remote areas. The council also had the opportunity to hear from Seniors’ Advocate of Newfoundland and labrador Susan Walsh and meet … Read More

The OSA Council of Advisors met in Victoria at the end of September to share ideas and engage on issues and challenges seniors are facing across B.C. We were very pleased to welcome five new members to the council, representing regions across B.C. : Caroline Alexander – Fort St. John Lynn Wood – Campbell River … Read More

On August 16 our office was pleased to attend the 47th BC Annual Elders Gathering, the first after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The Elders Gathering has traditionally been a time for people to make connections and exchange memories and knowledge, to create new friendships and to renew old ones. Our staff and Council … Read More

On June 5th BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie and Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin launched B.C. Seniors’ Week with a garden party at Government House to honour local seniors who volunteer in their communities. The event was attended by 90 seniors who generously give their time and talents to support local non-profit organizations in their communities. … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be connecting in person with seniors, loved ones, organizations and local government staff, mayors and councillors throughout B.C. during Seniors Week 2023. Isobel wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others in communities throughout B.C. during town hall meetings during Seniors Week 2023. You are invited to … Read More

The OSA Council of Advisors met in Richmond this month to engage on transportation challenges for B.C. seniors and innovations in long-term care. The meeting featured a panel discussion on seniors’ transportation challenges, which included speakers from RoadSafetyBC, Translink, BC Transit, and an expert on community-based transportation models. Thank you to Minister Dix and Parliamentary … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in northern B.C. from May 1 to 5, 2023. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat or Prince Rupert. Seniors, their loved ones and others who live in north-western B.C. are invited to share what is working … Read More

The Seniors Advocate was pleased to meet with the OSA Council of Advisors last month. This dedicated group of older adults from around the province keeps the office up to date on local emerging issues and provides important feedback. This meeting featured a presentation from the new Parliamentary Secretary of Seniors and Long-Term Care Harwinder … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Creston. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate and speak about current issues that affect … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Sparwood. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate and speak about current issues that affect … Read More