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Archived News 2012:
Bill C-377: a seriously flawed proposal
December 10, 2012 - You must take action TODAY! Read the Facts here.
December 2012 issue of The Advocate now available on-line
BC FORUM teams up with United Way to help people throughout BC
November 21. 2012 - BC FORUM is urging members to support the United Way to help create a better future for children, seniors and families in their communities. Read more here.
New Information and Resource Links added to BC FORUM website
Euro Treaty would give Harper more power at home
September 24, 2012, article by Murray Dobbin, from The Tyee - CETA will kill jobs, rob provinces of powers to steer own courses. Can it be stopped? Read article here.
Patent protection emerges as contentious issue in Canada-EU trade talks
September 16, 2012, from the Canadian Press - Battle lines are forming around intellectual property rights for pharmaceuticals. Read more here.
United Way announces first 18 sites being considered for its Better at Home program
Sept. 19, 2012 - United Way of the Lower Mainland (UWLM) today announced the first 18 sites that may eventually be home to a Better at Home program – the ground-breaking initiative to provide seniors with support services that will allow them to remain in their own homes longer. Over the next year, a total of about 60 Better at Home sites are expected to be announced across the province.
Rocky Mountaineer workers back on track
September, 2012 - After being locked out for 15 months, Teamsters members return to work at Rocky Mountaineer. Read more here.
September 2012 issue of The Advocate now published!
TaxiSaver SAVED!
The power of the people appears to have influenced a reversal of TransLink’s decision to cut the TaxiSaver program. Read more here.
Congress of Union Retirees of Canada launches “Retiree Matters” column on Rabble.ca - July, 2012
BC Health Coalition publishes a Summary Report on Seniors’ Care in BC
The BC Health Coalition has published a summary of the BC Ombudsperson's Report on Seniors’ Care in BC. Read and distribute here.
BC FORUM sees records crowds at 2012 Annual General Meeting
June, 2012 - Featuring keynote speaker Adrian Dix, Leader of the BC NDP, a record crowd turned out for the 2012 Annual General Meeting of BC FORUM. Read the report, view the videos and photos here.
TransLink sends TaxiSaver Program Update
June 14, 2012 - Nancy Olewiler, Chair of the Board of TransLink, advises an engagement process will be launched to listen to concerns, hear ideas and determine if and how to move forward with recent decisions affecting the TaxiSaver program. Read more here.
The Harper Government’s “Ominous” Bill, C-38, goes far beyond typical tax and spending measures - BC FORUM
BC Centre for Edler Advocacy and Support launches new website
May, 2012 - The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support recently launched their new website where you will find numerous resources from this community based, non-profit organization focusing on the elimination of senior abuse. Click here to visit the website.
Groups oppose TransLink’s Plan to Eliminate TaxiSaver Program for HandyDART Users
May, 2012 - The Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC and the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities speaks out against the TransLink Board’s decision to cut the TaxiSaver program. Read more here.
Wood acclaimed as president of BC FORUM as Brother Gerry Edwards steps aside
May, 2012 - Sister Diane Wood has been acclaimed by the Board of BC FORUM as president. Read more here.
Sign the Protection Not Poverty petition today!
May, 2012 - Now available on BC FORUM's website - download and sign the Protection Not Poverty petition being put forward by Libby Davies, MP Vancouver East to protect Canada’s OAS. Click here to find out more.
Take Action to Protect Your Medical Information
April, 2012 - Health authorities in the lower mainland are planning to contract out medical transcriptionist jobs, putting your peronsal medical information at risk. Find out more here.
Resources for Advance Planning
April, 2012 - The BC Government Ministry of Health website has a number of resources available for seniors to assist them in making health decisions for their futures. Find out more here.
CCPA releases “Work After 65 - What is at Stake?’
April, 2012 - This paper looks at some of the realities of working past age 65, and examines what an increase in the OAS eligibility age will mean for those who will have no choice but to work longer in the future. To view the report, click here.
Members in Action! BCFORUM attends 2012 HSA Convention
Health Council of Canada releases report on Seniors Home Care
April, 2012 - Read more here.
BC Association of Community Response Networks
April, 2012 - BC FORUM has posted a link to the BC Association of Community Response Networks on our Links page under Progressive Community Organizations and Businesses. This group funds and supports the work of its members, more than 30 at present, who are working to build the whole community’s capacity to address and prevent adult abuse, neglect and self neglect. Click here to find out about BCACRN.
NDP Health Critic share March issue of Health E-Newsletter
March, 2012 - Vancouver East MP Libby Davies, the Federal NDP Health Critic, shares the March issue of her Health E-Newsletter. Read more here.
Canada’s pensions are too meager, not too generous
March, 2012 - Expressing profound disappointment with the 2012 federal budget, read COSCOBC’s statement on why Canada’s pensions are too meager and not too generous. Click here.
March 2012 issue of BC FORUM’s newsletter, The Advocate, includes a Special Report on Income Security
Download the current issue of the newsletter, to the left, and read a selection of articles published on-line - click here.
Brother Frank Kennedy, BC FORUM Board Member, passes away; eulogized by many at service
February, 2012 - Brother Frank Kennedy, BC FORUM Board Member, was eulogized by many at his service in February. Vancouver City Councillor Geoff Meggs recalls Brother Kennedy's contributions.
National Pensioners’ & Senior Citizens Federation releases Policy Brief to Federal Politicians
February, 2012 - With a collective membership of over a million Canadian seniors, the NPSCF has sent their Policy Brief resulting from their 67th Convention that took place in Charlottetown last year to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and federal politicians. Read more here.
Union Retirees Condemn Harper Attack on Seniors
February, 2012 - Representing over half a million retired union members across Canada, the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada condemns Prime Minister Steven Harper's attack on seniors with its proposal to change eligibility for Old Age Security benefits.
