Black History Month 2024 – BLACK EXCELLENCE
Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2024 theme for Black…
World Cancer Day 2024: A proactive approach to prevention
Jan 30, 2024 – McMaster University World Cancer Day takes place on the 4th of February each year and is an opportunity to raise worldwide awareness and improve education on…
HOUSING SPOTLIGHT
In November 2022, United Way BC’s Seniors Housing Working Group released the report Aging in Uncertainty: The Growing Housing Crisis for BC Seniors. This report highlights the impacts of the…
Forward with Dementia
These new resources are now available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi. The resources can be viewed and downloaded for free at forwardwithdementia.ca. We will be adding more resources…
411 Seniors Centre Closed Due to Weather
Please be advised that the Centre will be closed today due to weather. Please stay safe and warm!
[Virtual Workshop] Extreme Cold Weather Response – Preparedness Workshop
[Virtual Workshop] Extreme Cold Weather Response – Preparedness Workshop Date: January 17, 2024 – 1:00pm PST Register Here This hour-long workshop will provide valuable information on how to stay safe…
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Learn about India’s biggest holiday of the year. (National Geographic, Kids) Diwali, or Dipawali, is India‘s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from…
REMINDER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR… DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 2023
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 2023 will come to an end on November 5th- so, set an alert to adjust your clock back one hour late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. …
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This Saturday, September 30 marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day where Canadians reflect upon the experiences and history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities…
What is the meaning of Labour Day in Canada
It is a day of rest and, for unions and labour activists, a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the labour movement and the benefits of having a union at…