Events

The Seniors Advocate was honoured to attend the 48th BC Annual Elders Gathering in Vancouver last month. Elders have an important role in communities as knowledge keepers and teachers who pass down language, culture, traditions and wisdom from one generation to the next. The gathering has traditionally been a time for people to make connections … Read More

The OSA Council of Advisors came together in Richmond at the beginning of May to discuss seniors’ issues around the province. This meeting focused on seniors centres and the potential of age-friendly communities with a presentation from Anthony Kupferschmidt of the City of Vancouver, and a tour of the seniors centre at Minoru Centre for … Read More

In October 2002 a proclamation was declared in perpetuity that the first week of June every year shall be known as “Seniors’ Week”. This is a time to celebrate seniors and their many contributions – providing an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the integral part seniors play in communities across British Columbia.In 2024 Seniors’ Week runs June … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be presenting in Duncan on February 27, 2024. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues in the Cowichan Valley and hear about challenges and current trends for seniors across B.C.

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities on the West Coast of Vancouver Island from February 28-29, 2024. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Ucluelet, Tofino and Port Alberni. Town Hall Details Feb. 28, 2024 Feb 29, 2024

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in the West Kootenay region from February 22–23, 2024. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Trail, Grand Forks, Nelson, Castlegar and Kaslo. Town Hall Details Feb. 22, 2024 Feb 23, 2024

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in northern B.C. on February 16, 2024. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Prince George and Quesnel. Seniors, their loved ones and others who live in north-western B.C. are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in their … Read More

The OSA Council of Advisors met in Vancouver this week to share ideas and discuss emerging seniors’ issues in their communities. This meeting focused on the many challenges facing seniors living in rural and remote areas. The council also had the opportunity to hear from Seniors’ Advocate of Newfoundland and labrador Susan Walsh and meet … Read More

The OSA Council of Advisors met in Victoria at the end of September to share ideas and engage on issues and challenges seniors are facing across B.C. We were very pleased to welcome five new members to the council, representing regions across B.C. : Caroline Alexander – Fort St. John Lynn Wood – Campbell River … Read More

On August 16 our office was pleased to attend the 47th BC Annual Elders Gathering, the first after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The Elders Gathering has traditionally been a time for people to make connections and exchange memories and knowledge, to create new friendships and to renew old ones. Our staff and Council … Read More