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
Photo: Lindsay Risk & April Struthers BC CRN is pleased to announce the publication of Being Least Intrusive 2 (BLI2), an updated edition of the
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 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
On Wednesday, April 22, a special reception was held to honour Dr. Gloria Gutman and to celebrate the renaming of Simon Fraser University’s Gerontology Research
Across British Columbia, Community Response Networks (CRNs) are driven by individuals who bring people together, strengthen local connections, and help create safer, more inclusive communities.
By Jas Cheema, MA BC CRN Regional Mentor Fraser South For many women, aging brings an unexpected silence, a shift not in their worth, but
The Chinese Community Response Network’s Bridges of Care: Lunar New Year Celebration & Seniors Outreach Event, held on February 19, 2026, brought together older Chinese
Mary Catherine Williams brings deep experience and compassion to her role as Regional Mentor for North Vancouver Island. With more than 40 years of work
This National Volunteer Week (April 19–25, 2026), the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN) proudly celebrates the thousands of volunteers across British Columbia
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