Canadian senior finding joy in retirement
Natasha Lyndon, a long-serving marriage commissioner based in Kamloops, British Columbia, is stepping into retirement after many years dedicating herself to officiating weddings and supporting couples as they mark one of life’s most meaningful milestones. Her departure marks the end of a chapter characterised by local connection, personal service and memories for countless couples in […]
Some Canadian snowbirds are being fingerprinted
Every winter, tens of thousands of Canadian seniors—often called “snowbirds”—head south to warmer U.S. climates. But this winter, many of them are facing new U.S. border-registration requirements that may affect how easily they travel and stay in the United States. Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) and multiple media outlets have described the changes and the concerns […]
Number of Canadian seniors is growing – fast
This is a message from the National Association of Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino: Oct. 1 marked National Seniors Day in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions older Canadians have made, and continue to make, in communities across the country. For Federal Retirees, this day is an important reminder of both […]
Canadian seniors warned of new scam
The RCMP is warning the public, particularly elderly Canadian residents, about a reported scam involving individuals posing as maintenance workers and service providers. The suspects have been approaching apartment complexes and retirement homes, claiming they need to enter suites to check sprinklers, smoke alarms, or other building safety systems. Once inside, the suspects create a […]
Canadian seniors face new travel demands in Europe
Beginning in 2025, Canadians travelling to Europe (i.e. the Schengen Area) will face a new requirement as the European Union rolls out its European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)—also referred to in some sources (and in the article) as ESS (though the more common acronym is ETIAS). Vancouver Is Awesome What Is ETIAS / […]
Hoax says Canadian seniors face stricter driving rules
According to recent fact-checking sources, an online rumor has circulated that there are new, stricter driving rules for Canadian seniors. The claim is that seniors above a certain age will now be required to undergo extra tests—vision, physical, possibly cognitive examinations—every time they renew their driver’s license. Some versions of the rumor specify stricter rules […]
More Canadian seniors are staying put
Canadian seniors opting not to sell their homes is increasingly squeezing the real estate market—especially for younger, first-time buyers. That’s the message from Rishard Rameez, Co-Founder and CEO of Zown, who highlighted the phenomenon during a BNN Bloomberg segment earlier this week CTVNews+1. A Shift: Seniors Staying Put According to Rameez, a key factor driving […]
Canadian seniors urged to get COVID-19 vaccine
Infectious disease specialists are urging Canadian seniors to get their updated COVID-19 vaccines as fall approaches. These updated mRNA shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, newly approved by Health Canada, specifically target the emerging LP.8.1 variant—a descendant of Omicron closely monitored by the WHO CP24. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, speaking with CTV News, emphasizes that COVID-19 “can […]
Work begins to get Air Canada flights moving
With the departures of AC009 from Toronto to Tokyo-Narita, AC556 from Vancouver to Los Angeles and AC489 from Montreal to Toronto, Air Canada resumed operations to get Canadians moving again. The three flights were the first of 155 scheduled for the day as the airline gradually resumes service, beginning with a limited number of international flights this evening. This will gradually increase as the airline […]
Canadian seniors losing valuable health program
For over two years, the Age Well at Home pilot provided vital, free support services—like light housekeeping, transportation, and information/referral—to around 170 low-income seniors in Vernon through NexusBC Campbell River Mirror. Many relied heavily on volunteer drivers for grocery trips or medical appointments; others depended on housekeeping for maintaining cleanliness amid strict living budgets. With […]
