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  • One step closer: Pharmacare passes a key test on the road to become law

    One step closer: Pharmacare passes a key test on the road to become law

    Pharmacare is almost through the Senate! The Pharmacare bill passed the Senate’s social affairs, science and technology committee, unamended!!! That gets us one step closer to single-payer public healthcare; starting with diabetes and contraceptive medication and devices covered for all Canadians. The bill is set for a third Senate reading on October 10 and on…

  • 411 Seniors Centre Society 1st Anniversary Open House

    411 Seniors Centre Society 1st Anniversary Open House

    411 Seniors Centre Society is hosting an open house to celebrate their first anniversary! Congratulations on a great year, and hope to see you there! Admission is free for members | $5 for non-members SEPTEMBER 24TH11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 3502 FRASER ST.VANCOUVER

  • We’ve moved!

    We’ve moved!

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    We are happy to announce that BC FORUM has new office space! We are in the process of moving in and hope to be open to welcome members in the new year! In the meantime, we ask for your patience as office staff continue to work remotely, with limited access to voicemail. Our new address…

  • On the passing of Fred Girling

    On the passing of Fred Girling

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    It is with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest of sorrow we need to tell you that BC FORUM’s former Director, USW representative and lifetime member, Fred Girling, sadly passed away peacefully this morning. Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to his wonderful family and also to his second family at USW/SOAR. Fred was…