Exhibitor Registration Sold Out
We are pleased to announce that the 2014 Annual Conference exhibitor registration is now SOLD OUT. Registration for the exhibits opened up on February 6th and over the past month more than 60 companies have signed up to present their products and services to the continuing care sector. Only two booths remain available for purchase […]
Altus Group releases its 2014 ‘Construction Cost Guide’
The Altus Construction Cost Guide for 2014 has now been released. The 2014 Guide provides construction costs for a variety of property types on a national scale, covering the scope of Canadian markets: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and St. John’s. Within these markets, the Guide provides current analysis, unit rates, measurement and application […]
2014 Annual Conference Delegate Registration Now Open!
The online delegate registration system for the 2014 BCCPA Annual Conference being held in Whistler on May 25-27 is now open – click here. Be sure to register prior to March 31st in order to receive your discounted early-bird rate. “This has been an exciting year of renewal at the BC Care Providers Association, and […]
Meeting Focuses on Fire Safety in BC Care Homes
Over 20 individuals representing key stakeholders (see below for complete list) that either work within or with the continuing care and assisted living sectors in British Columbia held a meeting on Wednesday, February 26th at the BC Care Provider’s Association office in Vancouver to discuss the issue of fire safety within care homes. The Ministry […]
6-year-old Yosef Nider teaches a lesson in caring
Jeff Nider is a familiar face around the BC Care Providers Association. Jeff is Regional Manager Business Development at Medical Pharmacies Group Limited who is the platinum sponsor of the Care to Chat speakers series, and title sponsor for the 2014 Annual Conference. In addition to the valued sponsorship Medical Pharmacies provides, Jeff himself has found […]
BCCPA Welcomes Two New Team Members
The BCCPA has undergone a significant amount of change over the last year. In addition to the hiring of Daniel Fontaine, our new CEO, it has kick-started a successful speaker series “Care to Chat” and introduced a new awards ceremony in Victoria. That renewal process continues with the recent announcement that Cathy Szmaus has assumed […]
How can I get Everything Done? The Meat & Potatoes of Time Management for Seniors Care Leaders
In Seniors Care it seems we create leaders by putting stickers on them. You’ve been a terrific staff person – loyal, worked hard, never caused problems – congratulations. Now go forth and manage! And [the thinking goes] the promoted person inspires staff, collaborates with colleagues, creates value for residents, residents’ families, the community, and everybody […]
BC Care Awards Generate Twitter Talk
Over 140 MLA’s, BCCPA Members, and stakeholders gathered last evening 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 kind for […]
BCCPA Seeks Conference Sponsors
In only a few months, the BC Care Providers Association will be hosting its 37th Annual Conference held in Whistler. Representatives working in the continuing care sector from across the province will be gathering for what is shaping up to be an exciting event. “We are putting a real emphasis on policy development and our […]
