Events

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Powell River. 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 … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Sechelt. 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

The official launch of the newly-formed Canadian Coalition Against Ageism took place in Toronto in late November. The BC Seniors Advocate is one of the founding members of the Coalition, along with other organizations and experts that are committed to ending ageism. Organizations supporting the initiative include ILC Canada, CNPEA, Can Age, Help Age Canada, … Read More

The annual BC Non-Profit Housing Association Housing Central conference in late November focused on the challenges seniors face accessing affordable housing. The Seniors Advocate moderated a panel of seniors with lived experience of homelessness and precarious housing situations. The panel also discussed the Province’s commitment to a stand-alone Ministry of Housing which was announced at … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Squamish. 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, outline concerns she is hearing from seniors … Read More

The OSA Council of Advisors (COA) came together in-person last month for the first time in nearly three years. The Minister of Health and Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors and Long-term Care joined us to honour outgoing COA members Bill Routley, Diane Jeffries and Margaret Monro. We wish them well and thank them for their many … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie would like to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in the Campbell River area. Join her to share about both the issues facing seniors in your community and their successes. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate, outline concerns she … Read More

B.C. Seniors’ Week runs June 5-11. This year’s recognition of over one million seniors in the province is particularly important as we emerge from the pandemic and start to resume normal activities again. Most Seniors’ Week events typically held in communities across the province have been postponed for the last two years due to the … Read More

Hosts Green Party Members of the Legislative Assembly Sonia Fursteneau and Adam Olsen. Who Should Attend Seniors living in the MLA ridings of Cowichan Valley, Sannich North and the Islands Information and Registration Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will received a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Hosts West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Advisory Board Who Should Attend Seniors living in West Vancouver Information and Registration None required Location Join by video conference by clicking on the Microsoft Teams meeting link: http://bit.ly/3kdwOnM https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mzc2ODZkZGEtM2I0Yi00ODU0LWJlZGMtM2ZmMzdjZWYxZTU3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2239ebe2a9-7019-4253-b6a4-6ce5a03ca358%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222430303a-4292-4f0f-9189-a62733d0e53a%22%7d