Ministers meet to discuss Canadian seniors issues
Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions in early March on key priorities to support current and future generations of older Canadians. The meeting was co-chaired by Canada’s Minister of Seniors, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, and New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Women’s Equality and Seniors, the Honourable Lyne Chantal Boudreau. As seniors represent the fastest-growing demographic in Canada, the […]
Study details Canadian stigma about menopause
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 perceptions of menopause and its […]
Some handy travel tips for Canadian seniors
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 season. While our screening lines are well-staffed, there will always be lineups during peak travel times. To keep the lines moving we want to make sure passengers are prepared for […]
Inflation has Canadians rethinking retirement
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 economic changes, including rising inflation and an increased cost of living, have made them adjust their retirement plans. Of those polled, more than 70% anticipate working in their retirement, either […]
Canada has its own council for seniors
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 Council (NSC). The NSC engages with seniors, stakeholders and experts to provide advice to the Government of Canada on matters related to the health, well-being and quality of life of seniors. The […]
Program lets Canadian seniors age at home
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 proprietary program, AlignedCare™, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care and improving the lives of aging adults through collaboration with value-based care partners. As a first-of-its-kind program, AlignedCare™ […]
Canadian seniors impacted by health strike
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 heavily on the company’s medical laboratory services. LifeLabs, serving over 7.1 million patients across 129 collection centers in the province, provides essential diagnostic services, including blood tests and other laboratory […]
Try Seattle for a short vacation
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 Seattle, debuting in April 2025. Set in the buzzy South Lake Union neighborhood at the cross-section of Seattle’s emerging biotech and big-tech industries, 1 Hotel Seattle is a world-class urban retreat, blending sustainable […]
New affordable housing for B.C. seniors
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. The announcement was made by Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country on behalf of the Honorable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities alongside Jason […]
A great way for Vancouver seniors to travel
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% reliability rate throughout January, successfully completing nearly all scheduled sailings between the mainland and Vancouver Island. This performance reinforces Hullo’s position as a dependable transportation for both commuters and leisure […]
