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 […]
New tool for Canadian seniors for medication
McGill University researchers have developed and are licensing a digital tool to help safely reduce patients’ use of medications that may be unnecessary or even harmful to them. When clinicians review a patient’s file, MedSafer flags potentially inappropriate medications. In a new clinical trial, the software helped deprescribe such medications in 36 per cent of long-term care residents, […]
More beds needed to service B.C. seniors
British Columbia is facing a looming crisis in long‑term care (LTC) capacity unless urgent action is taken — according to a report by B.C.’s Seniors Advocate, Dan Levitt, tabled in the legislature on July 29, 2025 Reddit+6Coast Reporter+6Bowen Island Undercurrent+6. Currently, the province operates around 29,595 publicly subsidized long‑term care beds, which is already more than […]
Canadian seniors doing less downsizing
Canadian seniors are largely staying in their long‑time family homes rather than downsizing into smaller units, which experts say is reducing available housing supply for first‑time buyers. Despite a common assumption that retirees might want to cash in their home equity, experts call that notion a myth. Many seniors prioritize aging in place, and are […]
Canadian seniors falling victim to ‘smishing’ scams
Phones are constantly buzzing, and scammers know the easiest way to you is through your text messages. Lately, many people are seeing more text messages from unknown numbers, saying things like “Unpaid highway toll detected on your vehicle. Pay now to avoid fines.” or “We’ve detected suspicious activity on your account – verify now”. Be […]
BC Hydro warns seniors about ‘spoofing’ frauds
BC Hydro is warning customers to remain vigilant as reports of attempted and successful scams surged in May 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of fraud targeting British Columbians. Over the course of the month, 60 customers reported falling victim to a scam, while another 92 alerted BC Hydro to attempted scams. This represents an increase […]
Canadian seniors should check travel coverage
As summer approaches, travel plans might look a little different for Canadians this year and they might not be as protected as they think. A recent TD Insurance survey, conducted by The Harris Poll Canada, reveals that nearly three-quarters of Canadians (73 per cent) plan to travel for pleasure over the next 12 months, and half of […]
Canadian seniors get discounts on cannabis
Aurora Cannabis Inc., the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, has recently expanded eligibility of their medical compassionate pricing program in Canada. As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to making medical cannabis more accessible to patients, the yearly income eligibility of the program has increased from $40,000 to $60,000 CAD for Aurora patients through AuroraMedical.com. “As over half of the […]
