More supports for B.C. seniors
Chris
February 26, 2026
A new survey from BMO finds the majority of Canadians say the rising cost of living is affecting their retirement plans. Seventy-four per cent of respondents say inflation has raised concerns about whether they will have enough money to fund their retirement. Meanwhile, 66 per cent say inflation is already
A new season of Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK) is kicking off on Feb. 11, with a variety of stimulating learning opportunities for adults
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
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
According to the most recent Aging in Canada survey, about one in four Canadian seniors has less than $5,000 in retirement savings. This startling finding
Canadian seniors are increasingly feeling financial pressure as the cost of living continues to rise, and many are finding that their retirement savings and fixed
As many Canadians approach retirement age, it’s smart for seniors to review their financial situation — and to use smart strategies that help stretch their
The Province is taking significant steps to ensure seniors and people with complex health needs in publicly funded care homes, and the workers who care for
Victimization of seniors is often invisible to most of us and can occur at any time. That’s why both Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers and the
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
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.
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
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
A new nationwide Canadian study has highlighted troubling recovery challenges many older adults face after undergoing major surgery, especially non-cardiac procedures. The research — which
Almost one in five Canadian seniors (19%) aged 65 and older reported experiencing loneliness in 2019 and 2020. Senior women were more likely to report being
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
Seniors in the south Okanagan will soon have access to more long-term care as Kaigo Senior Living, in partnership with the Province, breaks ground on
Canadian shelters are seeing a noticeable increase in older adults experiencing homelessness. The demographics within shelters are shifting — a larger share of those accessing
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,
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
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
