Statement from the Seniors Advocate on Snow and Seniors’ Safety
Snow has arrived, and more is upon us, with special weather statements being issued for most of Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland
Island Voices – Island Talk
It’s Never Too Early!!
Yes, it snowed; today it’s raining; most every day is dark and sunless … but … the perfect day is close at hand to raise your spirits! If you’re gardener, whether novice or old hand, save the date for that magical day, SEEDY SATURDAY! Mark it on your calendar now, if it’s not already there…
The Chemainus Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome and introduce Terry & Linda Dockrill the new owners of McBride’s Service Station.
They bring a wealth of knowledge to continue the excellent service that has made McBides such an important and integral part of our community.
Vancouver Island bus depot closures part of industry-wide struggle
Wilson Group, which operates much of Vancouver Island’s bus services through its companies Wilson’s Transportation and Tofino Bus, says passengers are now primarily being picked up at the curbside after closing five bus depots in 2019.
Northern orcas getting first crack at the best chinooks: study
Killer whales native to the waters of northern B.C. and Alaska are selectively eating millions of large, nutritious chinook salmon long before the fish make their way to the feeding grounds frequented by our dwindling southern resident killer whales, according to new research.
Office of the Seniors Advocate releases 2019 Monitoring Seniors Services report
The B.C. Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, today released the Monitoring Seniors Services 2019 (MSS 2019) report. The report, published annually, measures the performance of senior services across health care, housing, transportation, income supports, and personal supports.
The reply to my letter to Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Heath, Ottawa; followed by my response.
Thank you for your e-mail of November 27, 2019, addressed to the Minister of Health, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, on your concerns with the health care system in British Columbia.
Letter to Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health , Ottawa
Dear Minister, in recent years I have noticed a deterioration in heath care services here in British Columbia notwithstanding the many capital projects of bricks and mortar. Wait times to see a specialist have increased and wait times for certain surgeries have not improved.
Do Millennials Want Their Financial and Real Estate Advice Through Tech?
A recent Manulife survey result demonstrated Canadian Millennials are looking for financial advice through non-traditional platforms.
BC Ombudsperson able to investigate whistleblower allegations under new law
As of today, BC has a new law that gives current and former provincial government employees a way to bring forward concerns about wrongdoing in the workplace.