SafeCare BC Job Posting Now Closed
Over the last several weeks, SafeCare BC has been seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Events Coordinator. The position consists of coordinating, advertising, and assisting in the evaluation of SafeCare BC training workshops and events. SafeCare BC has just announced that the application period for the posting is now closed. SafeCare received a […]
Top Chef Canada Releases Recipes From Annual Conference
A vibrant atmosphere and the enticing smell of good food drew over 300 delegates to the 37th Annual Conference opening reception atop the Fairmont Chateau Whistler just a couple weeks ago. Top Chef Canada Winner, Chef Matthew Stowe, led a team of care home and industry chefs in designing an array of exquisite, and cost effective, dishes that […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The ninth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will be taking place Sunday, June 15th. Join communities around the world and the The Council to Reduce Elder Abuse in raising awareness around this issue. For more information, read the full press release below. +++ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day The Council to Reduce Elder Abuse commemorates […]
Retirement Concepts Launches Innovation Centre for Healthy Aging
It was a packed house for the launch of Retirement Concept’s (RC) new Innovation Centre for Healthy Aging. The centre, located at Guildford Seniors Village in Surrey, is the first of its kind in British Columbia and allows researchers, health care providers, residents and families to work alongside each other to test, refine and implement […]
Titcomb, A Life Long Volounteer
Fred Titcomb has devoted himself to life of volunteering. Titcomb was born in Canada when the life expectancy for a man was under 60 years. At 102 years young, Titcomb has far surpassed that statistic, and has been volunteering for over 75 years. Titcomb received a BC Community Achievment Award at Government House in the […]
How are you celebrating Seniors Week?
It is Seniors Week 2014 across Canada and communities throughout the country are recognizing and celebrating this special time. “Seniors contribute so much to our communities each and every day,” says Daniel Fontaine, CEO. “It’s great to see a week of activities and events dedicated to acknowledging their ongoing contributions which make Canada such a […]
Nominate for a BC Care Award
Nominate someone for a 2015 BC Care Award! Nominations are now being accepted through our easy-to-use online application system. Award recipients will be honoured in February at a special ceremony in Victoria, BC. To become a nominator or be nominated, you must either be a BCCPA member or work for a member company at the time […]
2014 BC Care Awards: Look Back
Over 140 MLA’s, BCCPA Members, and stakeholders gathered on February 18, 2014 in Victoria for the inaugural BC Care Awards. Health Minister Terry Lake was the keynote speaker and presented the three awards to each individual recipient, Louise Johnson, Jane Devji, and Karen Mac. The delegation day and awards event was the first of its […]
BC Government is Considering Revisions to the Home and Community Care and Licensing Policies
Last week the Ministry of Health held its estimates debate in the BC Legislature. The estimates process is an opportunity for the Official Opposition to pose questions to the Minister regarding any expenditures or policies related to his/her department. We would like to provide our members with a full transcript of the debate between Minister Terry Lake […]
