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New Report – It’s Time to Act: A Review of Assisted Living in B.C.

Following a comprehensive review of the province’s assisted living services, the BC Seniors Advocate is calling on government to address the current confusing legislative landscape to protect seniors from significant rent and service fee increases, improve oversight and reporting, and address affordability challenges. Read the news releaseRead the full reportView the live stream presentationView the …

It’s Time to Act: A Review of Assisted Living in B.C.

Following a comprehensive review of the province’s assisted living services, the BC Seniors Advocate is calling on government to address the current confusing legislative landscape to protect seniors from significant rent and service fee increases, improve oversight and reporting, and address affordability challenges. Highlights Recommendations For more information Read the news releaseRead the full reportView …

Seniors’ Week 2023 Kicks Off at Government House

On June 5th BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie and Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin launched B.C. Seniors’ Week with a garden party at Government House to honour local seniors who volunteer in their communities. The event was attended by 90 seniors who generously give their time and talents to support local non-profit organizations in their communities. …

Celebrate B.C. Seniors’ Week! June 4-9

BC Senior Advocate Isobel Mackenzie and Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin launched B.C. Seniors’ Week with a garden party at Government House to honour local senior volunteers on Monday. “Every day, seniors in this province give of their time and immense talents to make our communities better places to live. Whether it is delivering meals, raising …

Struggling Senior Homeowners Encouraged to Consider Property Tax Deferral

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is urging senior homeowners struggling with the rising costs of living and aging to consider deferring their 2023 property taxes. The BC Property Tax Deferral Program allows homeowners 55+ to defer all or some of their annual property taxes. The Province pays the tax to the local government on behalf …

Seniors Week 2023 Town Hall Meetings

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be connecting in person with seniors, loved ones, organizations and local government staff, mayors and councillors throughout B.C. during Seniors Week 2023. Isobel wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others in communities throughout B.C. during town hall meetings during Seniors Week 2023. You are invited to …

Seniors Week 2023 Town Halls

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be connecting in person with seniors, loved ones, organizations and local government staff, mayors and councillors throughout B.C. during Seniors Week 2023. Learn more about public town halls being held in several communities June 5-11.