Seniors

Kelowna’s Laura Draycott is in the running for Ms. Senior World 50. (Instagram/@laurainkelowna)

B.C. woman only Canadian in the running for Ms Senior World

Laura Draycott currently holds the Ms. Canada 50 title

  • Sep 27, 2023

 

B.C.’s seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie is critical of the current funding model for long-term care beds in B.C. (Black Press Media file photo)

Long-term care rewards those not spending on care: B.C. seniors advocate

Isobel Mackenzie calls for fundamental reform of long-term care funding system

 

The Vancouver Police Department is providing free, 911-only cellphones for seniors on low or fixed incomes. (VPD)

B.C. police department to provide free, 911-only cellphones for seniors

It can be used to dial 911 in emergencies at no upfront cost or monthly payment plan

 

Diana is among seniors whose photo will be in a soon-to-be-released pin-up calendar. (Pelays Photography photo)

PHOTOS: B.C. seniors’ pin-up project captures ‘unbelievable’ transformation

Calendar to raise funds for continuation of Surrey Shares storytelling project

Diana is among seniors whose photo will be in a soon-to-be-released pin-up calendar. (Pelays Photography photo)
Approximately 1,000 people volunteered over the course of the 55+ BC Games in Abbotsford this year. (55+ BC Games photo team)

PHOTOS: About 1,000 volunteers helped out at 55+ BC Games in Abbotsford

Some of the sporting event’s volunteers helped out every day to support athletes from around province

Approximately 1,000 people volunteered over the course of the 55+ BC Games in Abbotsford this year. (55+ BC Games photo team)
Participants in the 55+ BC Games competed in multiple sports over four days in Abbotsford. The event wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 27. (55+ BC Games photo team)

PHOTOS: 55+ BC Games fourth and final day in Abbotsford

Athletes from across the province compete in cycling, darts, track and more

Participants in the 55+ BC Games competed in multiple sports over four days in Abbotsford. The event wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 27. (55+ BC Games photo team)
Myrtle Acton of Sooke set new world records for women 90-94 in the shot put and hammer throw at the Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships in Langley on Friday, Aug. 11. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Masters athletes compete in national track and field championships in Langley

Athletes from their 30s to their 90s participated

Myrtle Acton of Sooke set new world records for women 90-94 in the shot put and hammer throw at the Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships in Langley on Friday, Aug. 11. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
More facilities, such as Terraceview Lodge, are needed in northwest B.C. immediately, says Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation Chair Ron Bartlett. (Staff photo)

Long-term care crisis an ‘impending disaster,’ warns Terrace health chair

Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation is emphasizing the urgent need for more long-term care options

More facilities, such as Terraceview Lodge, are needed in northwest B.C. immediately, says Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation Chair Ron Bartlett. (Staff photo)
Terrace and District Community Services Society Executive Director Michael McFetridge on the site of what will be a five-storey building containing seniors rental housing and a youth health and wellness centre. (Staff photo)

$26.3 million youth and senior housing project set to begin in Terrace

The project is expected to be the largest non-profit initiative in the city’s history

Terrace and District Community Services Society Executive Director Michael McFetridge on the site of what will be a five-storey building containing seniors rental housing and a youth health and wellness centre. (Staff photo)
Gary Mills studies a puzzle during a visit to the Seniors Corner in the Skeena Mall on Aug. 1. (Staff photo)

LETTER: Terrace’s Seniors Corner provides a valuable service to seniors

The thrift shop supports the elderly, addresses community needs and challenges misconceptions

  • Aug 9, 2023
Gary Mills studies a puzzle during a visit to the Seniors Corner in the Skeena Mall on Aug. 1. (Staff photo)
Members of the Skeena Valley Seniors Society actively advocate for senior citizens in Terrace. They are seen here promoting the cause of the elderly at the popular seniors corner in the Skeena Mall. (Skeena Valley Seniors Society photo)

LETTER: Terrace resident endorses seniors corner at Skeena Mall

Sharon Fisher supports the seniors corner at Skeena Mall, noting its importance as a gathering space

  • Jul 27, 2023
Members of the Skeena Valley Seniors Society actively advocate for senior citizens in Terrace. They are seen here promoting the cause of the elderly at the popular seniors corner in the Skeena Mall. (Skeena Valley Seniors Society photo)
Students at Sandy Hill elementary in Abbotsford created banners to welcome in the participating athletes to the 55+ BC Games on Aug. 23. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

VIDEO: 55+ BC Games opening ceremony to feature artistic touch from Abbotsford youth

Sandy Hill elementary students handpainted signs to be used at August event

Students at Sandy Hill elementary in Abbotsford created banners to welcome in the participating athletes to the 55+ BC Games on Aug. 23. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Sue Skeates and Diana Penner stand outside the Skeena Mall in Terrace. The mall houses the Skeena Valley Seniors’ Senior Corner, a much-loved local hub that offers valuable resources and social opportunities for seniors in the community. (Submitted photo)

LETTER: Preserve the Seniors Corner at Terrace’s Skeena Mall

Reader highlights the vital role of the Seniors Corner

  • Jul 13, 2023
Sue Skeates and Diana Penner stand outside the Skeena Mall in Terrace. The mall houses the Skeena Valley Seniors’ Senior Corner, a much-loved local hub that offers valuable resources and social opportunities for seniors in the community. (Submitted photo)
Workers hold flowers given to them as they watch as 150 nursing union members show support at Orchard Villa Long-Term Care in Pickering, Ont. on Monday, June 1, 2020. The National Institute on Aging found provincial long-term care standards vary drastically across the country and in some cases fall far short of the new national standards released earlier this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Provinces falling short of national long-term care standards: report

Not a single province or territory covered everything the national standard calls for

Workers hold flowers given to them as they watch as 150 nursing union members show support at Orchard Villa Long-Term Care in Pickering, Ont. on Monday, June 1, 2020. The National Institute on Aging found provincial long-term care standards vary drastically across the country and in some cases fall far short of the new national standards released earlier this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
FILE - B.C. Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie speaks with Ladysmith seniors on April 19, 2023. Mackenzie’s latest report surrounding assisted living provides five recommendations for the province. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Confusion, cost and quality gaps in B.C. assisted living highlighted in report

Isobel Mackenzie says there’s lots of confusion around assisted, independent living

FILE - B.C. Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie speaks with Ladysmith seniors on April 19, 2023. Mackenzie’s latest report surrounding assisted living provides five recommendations for the province. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of over $61 million for 3,000 community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

402 senior projects in B.C. to receive federal funding

Over 400 new projects in B.C. are getting support from the country to empower communities

Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of over $61 million for 3,000 community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry spoke about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 during a press conference in Victoria. (Chad Hipolito/ Canadian Press)

What seniors still need to know about COVID

Dr. Bonnie Henry provides answers to a few specific questions on behalf of Langley’s aging population

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry spoke about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 during a press conference in Victoria. (Chad Hipolito/ Canadian Press)
B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie speaks in Campbell River in July 2022. (Black Press file photo: Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

‘Fierce advocate’ set to retire as the voice for B.C. seniors after 9 years on the job

Isobel Mackenzie has had ‘an extraordinary career committed to making life better for seniors’

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie speaks in Campbell River in July 2022. (Black Press file photo: Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie presents to senior citizens and local residents during a town hall at the Senior Centre in Cranbrook on Feb. 15. (Trevor Crawley/Black Press Media)

B.C. Seniors Advocate addresses concerns over health care, housing in Terrace town hall

Isobel Mackenzie held a town hall with Skeena Valley Seniors in Terrace on May 4 at the Skeena Mall

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie presents to senior citizens and local residents during a town hall at the Senior Centre in Cranbrook on Feb. 15. (Trevor Crawley/Black Press Media)
Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”

Vernon Grannies ready to get dirty sudsing up support

Car wash raising funds for Gogos

Louis Salvino, who worked 33 years for Watkin Motors and 29th St. Auto Shine, gives tips to Janis Lauman, Carol Schroeder, Anne Clarke, and Sue Ulmer in the art of car washing for Grannies à Gogo car wash, Sat, May 6.”