Tag: EngAge BC

Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair coming to Vancouver, Nov. 21-22, 2020

For Immediate Release Rising tide of seniors, with one in four Canadians over 65 by 2030 Vancouver, B.C. (December 5, 2019): A “rising tide of seniors” and the resulting labour shortages facing the seniors’ care sector will both take centre stage at the first Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, November 21-22, […]

Welcoming Trillium Communities as a new EngAge BC member

Since announcing the establishment of EngAge BC as an independent operating arm of BC Care Providers Association, there has been an exuberant response from a number of service providers about becoming members. Today, we would like to welcome Trillium Communities, who brand themselves as boutique senior living. Trillium Communities was founded in 2003 and operates […]

Future focused: EngAge BC Member Council holds inaugural strategic planning session

Last Tuesday, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) held its annual general meeting, which was followed up by an animated debate on the future of seniors care featuring candidates from the four major political parties speaking in front of over 100 seniors and care providers. If the day’s agenda was not already full enough, EngAge BC then […]

Melanie Reinhardt announced as Chair of EngAge BC’s Member Council

EngAge BC is pleased to announce that Melanie Reinhardt, President, Vantage Living, has been appointed as the Chair of EngAge BC’s Member Council. Established in 2019, EngAge BC aims to support the distinct needs of private pay seniors living and wellness providers. Members are eligible to access the programs and services offered through EngAge BC […]

EngAge BC announces Rebecca Frederick as Senior Manager, Strategic Engagement

Established in May 2019, EngAge BC aims to support the distinct needs of private pay seniors’ living and wellness providers. This week, EngAge is announcing its second full time staff person. “I’m very pleased to announce that Rebecca Frederick, previously BCCPA’s Manager, Public Affairs, will be joining the EngAge BC team as the Senior Manager […]

Announcing Route 65: new free service to help seniors find housing and care launches in B.C. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New online service will transform the way British Columbians access seniors’ living and wellness services Burnaby, B.C. (July 31, 2019) – EngAge BC, an operating arm of BC Care Providers Association, today launched Route 65, a ground-breaking online tool that helps match older adults and their family members with B.C.’s leading operators […]

EngAge BC: It’s here

At BC Care Providers Association’s 42nd Annual Conference last month, before a crowd of 500 delegates and exhibitors, Daniel Fontaine announced the establishment of EngAge BC, a new operating arm of the Association with its own brand and mandate. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of EngAge BC. “The seniors living and wellness sector […]