Events

The annual BC Non-Profit Housing Association Housing Central conference in late November focused on the challenges seniors face accessing affordable housing. The Seniors Advocate moderated a panel of seniors with lived experience of homelessness and precarious housing situations. The panel also discussed the Province’s commitment to a stand-alone Ministry of Housing which was announced at … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Squamish. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate, outline concerns she is hearing from seniors … Read More

The OSA Council of Advisors (COA) came together in-person last month for the first time in nearly three years. The Minister of Health and Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors and Long-term Care joined us to honour outgoing COA members Bill Routley, Diane Jeffries and Margaret Monro. We wish them well and thank them for their many … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie would like to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in the Campbell River area. Join her to share about both the issues facing seniors in your community and their successes. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate, outline concerns she … Read More

B.C. Seniors’ Week runs June 5-11. This year’s recognition of over one million seniors in the province is particularly important as we emerge from the pandemic and start to resume normal activities again. Most Seniors’ Week events typically held in communities across the province have been postponed for the last two years due to the … Read More

Hosts Green Party Members of the Legislative Assembly Sonia Fursteneau and Adam Olsen. Who Should Attend Seniors living in the MLA ridings of Cowichan Valley, Sannich North and the Islands Information and Registration Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will received a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Hosts West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Advisory Board Who Should Attend Seniors living in West Vancouver Information and Registration None required Location Join by video conference by clicking on the Microsoft Teams meeting link: http://bit.ly/3kdwOnM https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mzc2ODZkZGEtM2I0Yi00ODU0LWJlZGMtM2ZmMzdjZWYxZTU3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2239ebe2a9-7019-4253-b6a4-6ce5a03ca358%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222430303a-4292-4f0f-9189-a62733d0e53a%22%7d

If you would like to host a meeting with the seniors, advocate email osa.comms@gov.bc.ca or call 236-478-3582.

Every year, starting on the first Sunday of the month, we celebrate older adults and their many contributions during Seniors Week. This year B.C. Seniors’ Week runs June 6-12, 2021.

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. As Canada’s aging population continues to increase, so does the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This month is a great time to think about how we want the future to look for people affected by dementia. Learn more