Sparwood CRN Seniors Health and Vitality Fair: Connecting, Learning, Thriving
Photos and story credits: Lois Halko, Coordinator, Sparwood CRN The Sparwood Community Response Network (CRN) recently hosted a Seniors Health and Vitality Fair at the
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Aging on the Hill: Why Stronger Protection Against Coercive Control Matters for Older Adults
On February 4, 2026, advocates from across Canada will gather on Parliament Hill for a national lobby day led by the Elder Justice Coalition. The
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Joanne Cooper, Regional Mentor for the North Shore, Bowen Island, Squamish, Whistler, and Bella Coola
Joanne Cooper brings a rare blend of analytical thinking, community care, and human connection to her role as Regional Mentor. Covering the North Shore, Bowen
Beware of “Recovery Pitch” Scams
Image credit: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) recently flagged an incident where fraudsters impersonated the Canadian Network
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Sharon Strom, Regional Mentor for the East Kootenays
For Sharon Strom, becoming BC CRN’s Regional Mentor for the East Kootenays wasn’t a planned career move – it was a return to the place
Maple Disruption 2025: Working Together to Stop Fraud
The RCMP’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) officially concluded Maple Disruption 2025, a focused, time-limited initiative to disrupt fraud
The Wildflower Way: Supporting Older Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
The Wildflower Way is a new resource from the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA), with support from Women and Gender Equality
CREA 2026 Conference: CONNECT – February 12, 2026
The Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) invites you to attend the 2026 Conference: CONNECT, a full-day event bringing together community leaders, service providers, researchers, and advocates
Jolly Vibes, Lasting Impact: Building Connections in Salmo this Season
Story and photo credits: Helen Oldershaw, Salmo CRN Coordinator The Salmo Community Response Network (CRN) brought true jolly vibes to the community this season
Knitting Hearts: Chinese CRN’s Approach to Connection and Safety
Story and photo credits: Janssen Ong, Chinese Community Policing Centre The Chinese Community Response Network (CCRN) is dedicated to adult abuse prevention and awareness, providing
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