2025 BC CRN Conference: Preventing Abuse Through Community Connection
October 7–9, 2025 River Rock Resort & Casino, Richmond, BC It only happens once every three years, and 2025 is the year! The BC CRN
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Seniors’ Advocates Join Forces to Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse
In the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), BC CRN partnered with the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Seniors First BC, Family Caregivers
BC CRN Celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN) honours and celebrates the diverse cultures, contributions, and resilience
Celebrating Intergenerational Day: Building Age-Friendly Communities Together
June 1st marks Intergenerational Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the connections between people of all ages—particularly between younger generations and older adults. This
BC Human Rights Commissioner Releases Final Report on Detentions Under Adult Guardianship Act
Last week, the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner released the final report from the Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA), uncovering serious concerns
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Volunteers Play a Vital Role in Supporting Older and Vulnerable Adults
Every year, during National Volunteer Week, Canada takes a moment to honour and recognize the selfless contributions of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy
CREA Calls for Project Grant Proposal Submissions
The British Columbia Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) is now calling for Capacity Building grant submissions for the 2025-2026 term and invites all current
JQT Seniors Initiative Training Workshop
The Jewish Queer Trans Seniors Initiative is offering a free online training workshop, scheduled for February 19, 2025 from 9am-12pm PST. The goal of this
Financial Abuse Investigators Gather for One-Day Conference
On November 19, the Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) hosted a Financial Abuse Investigators conference in Langley. The invitation-only event was attended by over
Winter Celebrations from Around the World
British Columbia is a beautiful mosaic of people from around the world, exposing us to other cultures, including their winter celebrations. These festivities not only
