Ministers meet to discuss Canadian seniors issues
Chris
March 6, 2025
Astellas Pharma Canada Inc. has shared new findings from the Menopause Experience & Attitudes Study (MEAS), an international study examining societal attitudes, personal experiences, and the stigma surrounding menopause and perimenopause across multiple countries including Canada. Developed by Astellas in partnership with external experts, MEAS asked 13,800 respondents, including 2,300 Canadians, about their
Silverts Adaptive Clothing & Footwear (Silverts), leader in adaptive clothing solutions, is thrilled to be celebrating its 95th anniversary in universal fashion, now back under
The Lunderg Toilet Seat Riser is a practical solution designed to enhance bathroom safety and comfort for Canadian seniors. Available on Amazon Canada, this product
In today’s digital age, staying connected has never been more important. For Canadian seniors, technology like the iPhone offers a powerful way to communicate with
CIBC today revealed new poll findings that signal a significant shift in how Canadians approach retirement, as two-thirds of those surveyed (66%) say that recent
Toronto City Council has declared food insecurity an emergency, drawing attention to a systemic crisis that impacts over 1 in 10 Torontonians, including many seniors.
A report from Canada’s auditor general says the federal department that delivers Old Age Security (OAS) and other programs to assist seniors “did not have a comprehensive view”
Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Seniors, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced four new members being appointed to the National Seniors
CarePatrol, a leading senior care solutions franchise with more than 200 locations open across 40 states and Canada, is proud to announce the launch of its
The federal government is investing more than $15.5 million to enhance energy efficiency for 420 affordable homes in Vancouver through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing (CGAH) program and an
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has some helpful travel tips for air travellers as we get ready for the busy March Break travel
1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel
Hullo, the fast-ferry service connecting downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo, today announced significant operational achievements for January 2025, demonstrating its growing role in British Columbia’s transportation infrastructure. Hullo maintained an exceptional 99%
The initiation of rotating strikes by LifeLabs employees in British Columbia, commencing Thursday, February 20, 2025, is poised to significantly impact Canadian seniors who rely
A new survey released on World Cancer Day by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) in partnership with the Angus Reid Institute is exposing the predicted
Norovirus, often referred to as the “stomach flu,” is experiencing a notable increase in cases across Canada. This highly contagious virus leads to gastroenteritis, resulting
The federal government announced $17.4 million to build 44 rental homes in Squamish. The funding will come as fully repayable low-interest loans through the Apartment Construction Loan Program.
B.C.’s new seniors advocate, Dan Levitt has called on the provincial government to redesign a program that provides rent subsidies for low-income seniors, saying recent
National home sales increased in June following the Bank of Canada’s first interest rate cut since 2020, and activity posted another small gain in August on the
Last year featured the warmest winter on record for Canada. Should we expect another very mild winter this year? To answer this question, The Weather Network has
Seniors in British Columbia are feeling “invisible and forgotten” as they fall thorough the cracks in existing provincial support systems, their advocate says. In his
CarePatrol, the U.S.’s largest senior care solutions organization, announced the opening of its first two franchise locations in Ontario, marking a major milestone in the brand’s Canada expansion
