Government/Legislation - 411 Seniors Centre Society

Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws

May 2, 2023

(from BC Gov News) Changes to the Strata Property Regulation will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in their homes even…

Home Support Services – We Must Do Better (Feb 2023)

March 23, 2023

411 in the News, Did You Know, Government/Legislation

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By Linda Forsythe , current Board member of COSCO (excerpt from COSCO Newsletter (March 2023) For anyone looking to get some help with daily living, the first considerations are, Where can…

B.C. seniors have lowest support in Canada – The Canadian Press

October 15, 2022

Government/Legislation, News Bulletin, Newsletter

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Information retrieved from a CBC News article Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says British Columbia ranks last among Canada’s provinces and territories in providing key financial support for seniors. In a report…

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MP David Fisher visits 411 Seniors Centre Society

September 1, 2022

Government/Legislation

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411 Seniors Centre president, Marion Pollack and board members had a productive meeting with MP Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister of Seniors on Thursday, August 25th. Among…

“Stella Palmer and the Power of Seniors” an article by Marion Pollack

August 12, 2022

411 in the News, Government/Legislation, Stories

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Marion, our intrepid 411 President, has written an article for OUR TIMES, Summer 2022. It is a fantastic story of how seniors fighting together with organizations like 411 and others,…

2022 Property Tax Deferral

May 22, 2022

Government/Legislation, News Bulletin

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Seniors can apply now to defer 2022 property tax payment. Through this program, the Province will pay the property tax to local government on behalf of the homeowner and save…