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Frauds and Scams in 2026: What You Need to Know
Fraud continues to affect people across Canada. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians reported approximately $351 million in fraud losses during the first
What’s Not ‘Right’ About My Age? Taking a Hard Look at Internalized Ageism
Ageism is often discussed as something that happens to older adults. It can appear in the way people are spoken to, assumptions about their abilities,
Beyond Evacuation: Protecting Older Adults During Emergencies
By Eva Navrot, Regional Mentor for Cariboo Chilcotin & ESS Responder The wildfire season has been particularly aggressive and complex this year, leading to many evacuations
B.C. Court Rules Against Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Without Consent
On July 31, 2026, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled that the province’s current rules on involuntary psychiatric treatment violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Community Education On The Road
Pictured in feature photo from left to right: Cheryl Dics Eva Navrot, BC CRN Regional Mentor for the Cariboo Williams Lake CRN Coordinator Peggy Christianson
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
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