Bloc Québécois demands expansion of seniors benefits
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet outlined a series of demands, stating that the government must meet these requests by the end of October to avoid the risk of an early election, according to CBC.ca. Blanchet emphasized the need for a bill, C-319, which would increase Old Age Security (OAS) payouts by 10 percent for seniors […]
Do more for B.C. seniors, says advocate
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 first report as B.C.’s senior’s advocate, Dan Levitt says affordability was the top concern during visits with hundreds of seniors in more than 20 communities in April. One in four […]
Canadian seniors can transition savings into income
Five million Canadians will turn 65 this decade and be one step closer to retirement. Today, Sun Life introduced Sun Life MyRetirement Income, an innovative first for Canadians that provides retirees with a reliable source of income, while maintaining flexibility and the potential for continued investment growth. This fully automated solution can help ease the […]
U.S. seniors care solutions firm moves into Canada
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 efforts. This development comes just a year after CarePatrol launched its plans to enter the Canadian market, solidifying the brand’s continuous growth and steadfast commitment to providing safer care options […]
Canadian senior wins mind-blowing lottery jackpot
The record-breaking $80,000,000 Lotto Max jackpot was won in the September 17 draw. One of the two winning tickets that matched the numbers drawn was purchased in Québec by Bernard Morissette, who’s in his eighties and from the Outaouais region. He took home half the historic jackpot. Morissette has been playing Lotto Max for many years and has always chosen […]
National Seniors Day in Canada is almost here
National Seniors Day in Canada, celebrated on October 1st, is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the contributions of older adults in society. It provides an opportunity for families, communities, and organizations to show gratitude for the wisdom, experience, and efforts that seniors bring to our lives. Here are several meaningful ways to celebrate […]
5 Essentials to fight Asthma During the Cooler Months
With the arrival of cooler fall and winter months, Asthma Canada and the Lung Health Foundation are urging the 4.6 million Canadians living with asthma to take proactive steps in managing their condition. This call to action is part of the “Break Breathlessness: Press Play on Life” campaign. Asthma-related hospital visits often increase during the […]
Did B.C. protect seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Hospital Employees’ Union released a report that shows how B.C. was able outperform other provinces in protecting seniors in long-term care (LTC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, titled Long-term Solutions for Long-term Care: Analyzing provincial COVID-19 responses to LTC staffing to improve working conditions and seniors care, compared pandemic policies in B.C., Alberta, Ontario and […]
Issues seniors need to watch in the B.C. election
As the 2024 British Columbia (BC) provincial election approaches, seniors in the province should consider several key issues that will directly impact their quality of life and well-being. With BC’s aging population growing rapidly, it is essential for seniors to be well-informed about political platforms, policies, and promises that address their specific needs. Below are […]
Is B.C.’s rent subsidy working for seniors?
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 improvements don’t go far enough. In April, the provincial government announced a one-time $430 payment, plus increases in monthly benefits, income eligibility and rent ceilings that will allow about 4,800 […]
