Author: Jamie L

Please Stop Using the “F” Word

When it comes to how we refer to ourselves in the continuing care sector, few things make me bristle more than when I hear the “F” word. Come on, just admit it. We’ve all done it. At some point over the last week you have probably heard someone refer to a care home as a […]

2015 Annual Conference Look Back

The 2015 BCCPA Annual Conference took place from May 24th-26th in Whistler, BC. The event attracted over 450 care providers, government officials, MLAs, and industry stakeholders who heard from an impressive list of over 60 speakers and participated in 24 thought-provoking workshops as well as an expanded Exhibitor Marketplace. Thank you to all those who […]

Safety in Continuing Care a Hot Topic at Conference

Earlier last week the 38th annual BC Care Providers Conference took place in Whistler, B.C. and this year’s conference featured a large number of sessions focused on safety in the workplace within the continuing care sector. Several speakers from a variety of organizations provided their expert opinions and analysis on several key issues in the sector, […]

Red Carpet Spotlight

From the Swingin’ 50s to the Rockin’ 80s, Club Care proved to be the hottest spot in town on Monday, May 25th at the 2015 BCCPA Annual Conference. Over 450 club goers lined up on the red carpet hoping to get past security and into the exclusive hangout. The paparazzi has just released photos from […]

38th Annual BCCPA Conference a Resounding Success

“Sustainability through Innovation” was the theme for the 2015 BCCPA Annual Conference in Whistler, BC.  The event attracted over 450 care providers, government officials and industry stakeholders who heard from an impressive list of over 60 speakers and participated in 24 thought-provoking workshops as well as an expanded Exhibitor Marketplace. The conference kicked off on […]

Province is jazzed to provide support for Concerts in Care

Earlier this week Dr. Darryl Plecas, MLA, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors delivered the opening address at the 2015 BCCPA Annual Conference., In is speech the Parliamentary Secretary spoke to the future of seniors care in BC and the need for collaboration between government and care providers. The Parliamentary Secretary concluded with […]

Plecas to Make Special Announcement At Annual Conference

-For Immediate Media Release- Western Canada’s Largest Continuing Care Conference Focuses on  “Sustainability Through Innovation” Burnaby, B.C. (Friday, May 22, 2015): – Over 450 care providers, government officials and industry stakeholders will be in Whistler, BC starting on Monday, May 25th for Western Canada’s premiere continuing care sector event. The 2015 BC Care Providers Association […]

Ready, Set, Go! Annual Conference 2015

In only a few days, the 2015 BCCPA Annual Conference will kick off in Whistler again this year. Last minute preparations are well underway in Burnaby where staff are getting ready to host an historic gathering of the continuing care sector in BC. Not only is it the largest event in BCCPA’s history, it is […]