Community input for seniors housing
In recent years, seniors who rent their homes experience greater affordability challenges with close to half paying more than 30% of their incomes towards housing costs. There is also a…
International Nowruz Day
21 March is the first day of spring, and by a decision of the United Nations General Assembly taken in 2010 it is also celebrated as International Nowruz Day. Nowruz,…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) is observed annually on March 21, to commemorate the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69…
UBC Health Psychology Research Study
UBC researchers are inviting couples to participate in a study on everyday goals and activities. The main volunteer criteria is that participants must be 60 years or older. Participants can help…
Seniors first BC
What is it Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, emotional support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting…
SVNH Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
We have updated the SVNH Communicable Disease Prevention Plan. Effective today, staff and volunteers are required to wear masks when indoors. Masks are recommended, but not required, for participants and…
Older Women STI Survey
This study is looking for older women (60+), living in British Columbia, that have had at least one sexual partner since turning 60 years old. Participants will be asked to…
AMSSA Volunteer Award to Mandy Channa
We are excited to share that Mandy Channa, our Seniors Hub Council member, was selected to receive the 2022 AMSSA Service Recognition Volunteer Award! Apart from Mandy’s role on the…
National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Tomorrow, September 30th is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. This is an important date for us all to reflect upon the land we are on and who it belongs to.…
Be Heat Ready
We have been lucky to have a cooler summer so far this year with no severe heat events, but this will likely change in the coming years. It is important…
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