Cooling Centres: BC Government News
BC Government News: If you know someone who might be at a higher risk for heat illness, check in regularly. Make sure they have a cooler space to sleep in…
Reduced costs to participate in Recreation & Leisure Programs
You may be eligible for reduced costs to participate in recreation and leisure programs In Vancouver, contact the Leisure Access Program: Call 311 for information & eligibility. Give yourself some…
BCHYDRO (Free) Energy Saving Kit
BCHYDRO (Free) Energy Saving Kit If you live in an income-qualified household: 604-224-9376 (LowerMainland) 7am-8pm 1-800-224-9376 (Outside LowerMainland) Renters may also apply if BCHydro bill/account is in renter’s name. Kit includes:…
How To Get Your BC Seniors Guide
How to obtain the BC Seniors Guide: (12th edition (printed 2020; latest edition): 1-877-952-3181,BC Seniors’ Guide (PDF, 1.87MB) or www.seniorsbc.ca Also available in French, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Vietnamese.
Seniors Receiving OAS Benefits Get A Raise
Cost of Living Amounts for all Seniors receiving OAS Benefits. Subsequent to the increase in the Consumer Price Index, OAS benefit for seniors over 75 increased by 2.8% for the July to…
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
@redcrosscanadaNational Institute on Ageing: A disaster or emergency can happen at any time, but there are things you can do to be ready. Learn more with Red Cross Canada’s Guide…
10% increase for OAS recipients over 75 years of age
On July 1, 2022 Old Age Security (OAS) recipients who were 75 years of age or older received a 10% increase in the amount of their monthly OAS payment. This…
Article: With no place to live, some B.C. seniors are couch-surfing
From the National Observer: B.C. seniors living in rural communities have long faced a lack of affordable housing and doctors. More people are beginning to pay attention to the growing…
Canada at growing risk of a loneliness crisis, report finds
Times Colonist, July 2, 2022: A new report looks at why Canada’s aging population is at increased risk of experiencing social isolation and loneliness — and what some solutions might…
Seniors Fair at Creekside
Wed. June 8th 10am-4pm SENIORS FAIR at Creekside Comm. C. put on by the Van. Police Dept. (Personal Safety,Health,etc). Silver Strummers Ukulele group (us) will strum & sing at 1130am…