Island Voices features a collection of articles for seniors and their families by Vancouver Island authors and authorities on a wide range of subjects.
A few years ago, I visited my grandmother after not seeing her for a long time. My mom had given her an iPad so she could stay connected with family through technology, but when I arrived, the device was sitting untouched on a table in her living room. She wanted to use it. She wanted…
You hate Mark Carney because he’s a Liberal. Cool. I don’t care, I’m non-partisan. But I keep hearing “he’s done nothing” from people who can’t name a single policy he’s passed. So I’m going to list some of what the man has actually done in 12 months, just to clear a few things up.
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Accessing timely medical care has become increasingly difficult across Vancouver Island, especially for older adults. Long wait times, limited availability, and a shortage of family doctors have left many seniors feeling frustrated and uncertain about where to turn when they need help. But a new local service is helping to bridge that gap. Through a…
Cost should never be the reason someone walks away from their dreams. Too many students are forced to delay – or abandon – their education because of financial pressures. Vancouver Island University is working to change that with the newly launched Ripples of Change campaign.
BC Unclaimed Property Society is the province’s primary caretaker of unclaimed funds under the Unclaimed Property Act. We keep unclaimed money safe until we can find rightful owners.
The Government of British Columbia’s 2026 budget introduces major changes to how seniors can defer property taxes which will reshape long-term financial planning for many older homeowners and their families. In BC, there are two key forms of property tax relief for seniors: the Home Owner Grant and the Property Tax Deferment Program. The Home…
The Province of British Columbia has declared February 26th is now a recognized as Seniors Care Providers Day as a meaningful acknowledgement of the thousands of dedicated professionals who support older adults across our province each and every day.
SYNDICATED REPRINT: Source: Victoria NewsBy Matthew Claxton Politics makes strange bedfellows, but there can be few stranger than B.C.’s NDP Premier David Eby, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Yet all three — the left-leaning former civil rights lawyer, the resolutely centrist banker/polician, and the conservative, populist businessman — have been on…
Survey about access to physical activity programs for Seniors Older adults aged 50+, caregivers, and healthcare providers across British Columbia were invited to take part in an important survey about access to physical activity programs. This survey was part of a larger project focused on understanding how people discover, navigate, and take part in physical…