Community Education On The Road
Pictured in feature photo from left to right: Cherly Dics Eva Navrot, BC CRN Regional Mentor for the Cariboo Williams Lake CRN Coordinator Peggy Christianson
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Provincial Organizations Tour the North to Support Rural Elders and Seniors
By Anjali Marshall BC CRN Regional Mentor North East BC Featured photo was taken at Autumn Services, Fraser Lake. Pictured in photo: Anjali Marshall, BC
Celebrating 20 Years of Collective Action on WEAAD
Feature image submitted by: Richmond CRN On June 15, BC CRN joined colleagues across Canada and around the world to mark the landmark 20th anniversary
Global Action Dismantles Scams Targeting Canadians
Financial fraud does not respect borders, and its tactics frequently target vulnerable and older adults, leading to devastating emotional and financial distress. To combat this
Bill C-16 is Now Law—What It Means for Older Adults
On June 18, 2026, Bill C-16 (the Protecting Victims Act) officially received Royal Assent, making coercive control a criminal offence in Canada. This pattern of
Together, We Light Up BC in Purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On June 15, communities across the province will once again come together to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by lighting up landmarks, flying
Senior Fraud Prevention: Building Awareness and Strengthening Community Safety
Financial fraud continues to impact older adults across communities, affecting not only finances, but also confidence, trust, and overall well-being. In Kelowna, growing concerns about
BLI2: Updated Resource Strengthens Culturally Safe Practice
Photo: Lindsay Risk & April Struthers BC CRN is pleased to announce the publication of Being Least Intrusive 2 (BLI2), an updated edition of the
New Resource from CCSMH to Help Address Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) is pleased to share a new Conversation Starter Resource for Older Adults, designed to help older adults talk about social
Heather McCain and LET’S Show Why Equity and Accessibility Matter
Heather McCain didn’t found the Live Educate Transform Society (LET’S) because they were looking to build an organization. They founded it because they were living
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