Investment in the “future” of seniors care announced at #BCCPA2017
At the Gala Night dinner of BC Care Providers Association’s 40th Annual Conference and Celebration in Whistler, CEO Daniel Fontaine publicly announced the second of a two-part commitment by the BCCPA board. On Monday morning, Fontaine announced that the BCCPA Board of Directors approved $40,000 to fund two significant initiatives of interest to the seniors […]
#BCCPA2017 Golf Tournament: glorious sunshine and curious bears
It was a picture perfect day to hit the links, and host our annual BCCPA conference golf tournament. Dozens took to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler golf course last Sunday morning for a round of Texas scramble, and to take in the glorious snow capped peaks. Our master of ceremonies Steve Pollard was in fine form, […]
Greeting from Ed Helfrich
Ed Helfrich is the former CEO of BC Care Providers Association who retired in December 2012, and was succeeded by Daniel Fontaine. Ed is a friend to many of the longstanding members of BCCPA, and he played a vital role in the establishment of the organization. He was unable to join us in Whistler for […]
Major initiatives announced by BCCPA in Conference opening ceremony
At the opening ceremony of BC Care Providers Association’s 40th Annual Conference and Celebration in Whistler, CEO Daniel Fontaine announced three items of significance to both the organization’s members and B.C.’s continuing care sector at large. Speaking to approximately 500 conference delegates, Fontaine announced that BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) will be moving to the […]
#BCCPA2017: Greeting from Hon. @JanePhilpott, Minister of Health
With a mere four days to go before #BCCPA2017 – our 40th Anniversary Conference and Celebration – begins, comes a welcome greeting from Canada’s Minister of Health, the Hon. Jane Philpott, for our conference delegates. Minister Philpott sends her correspondence along with her regrets at not being able to attend the conference in person due […]
SafeCare BC argues staff shortages need to be addressed
The Vancouver Sun has published an opinion piece today from Jennifer Lyle, Executive Director for SafeCare BC regarding the important need to address staff shortages in B.C.’s continuing care sector. This is of particular importance considering the Minister of Health recently announced the hiring of 1,500 new staff over the next four years. +++ The […]
Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie to speak in BCCPA’s 40th Annual Conference
We are pleased to announce that B.C.’s Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie will be a panelist at the BC Care Providers Association’s (BCCPA) 40th Annual Conference. Mackenzie will be speaking in a special Care to Chat session on May 30th titled “A Made in BC Road-map for Improving Collaboration and Quality of Seniors Care” which will […]
BCCPA responds to community concerns in Sechelt
In a recent letter to the editor, Gayle Duteil, the head of BC’s Nurses Union, alleged that private care providers in B.C. provide “inferior” care compared to non-profit and government-owned sites. The BCCPA subsequently reached out to the Duteil to refute this claim and point out that in many cases it is actually BCNU members who […]
40 years of C.A.R.E. – photos capture past conferences
In just 11 days our delegates will gather in Whistler, BC at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for our 40th Annual Conference and Celebration. As much as we will be discussing the future of continuing care in B.C., we will also take time to honour our organization’s past and the pioneers of the sector. Our fourth and […]
