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BC FORUM NEWS Archives - 2021
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Archived News 2021:
December, 2021 - Winter 2021 issue of The Advocate now available online
November, 2021 - Updates from the Seniors Advocate, November 2021
October, 2021 - Personal Planning Information and Resources
October, 2021 - Premier’s statement on his health
October, 2021 - Province-wide booster dose is next step in COVID-19 immunization plan
October, 2021 - One year of building a stronger B.C. for everyone
October, 2021 - Roll up your sleeves, B.C.: Influenza immunization prevents serious illness, deaths
October, 2021 - Updates from the Seniors Advocate
October, 2021 - Family Caregivers of BC publishes Fall 2021 newsletter - read online here
October, 2021 - Autumn issue of The Advocate now available on-line
October, 2021 - New program, drug coverage benefits people with cystic fibrosis
October, 2021 - Make a Will Week highlights new electronic filing options
September, 2021 - New, improved Seniors Guide hot off the press
September, 2021 - BC Fed issues Statement on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
September, 2021 - BC FORUM submits 2022 BC Budget recommendations
September, 2021 - Updates from the Seniors Advocate
September, 2021 - UN International Day of Older Persons “Digital Equity for All”
September, 2021 - News from the Canadian Deprescribing Network
September, 2021 - Canada’s Retired Teachers call for National Seniors Strategy - and you can help!
September, 2021 - Federal Election edition of the COSCO BC newsletter published - read here
September, 2021 - FEDERAL ELECTION EVENT: Virtual Town Hall All-Candidates (Vancouver Granville + Vancouver South) Meeting on Seniors Issues; Monday, September 13, 2021, starting at 7 pm. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
August, 2021 - BC Gov News: Cleaning, dietary workers coming back in-house at B.C. hospitals
August, 2021 - BC Gov News: Mask mandate to reduce transmission, protect people in public spaces
August, 2021 - BC Gov News: B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19
August, 2021 - MP Peter Julian corresponds with BC FORUM
July, 2021 - BC Gov News: New, improved BC Seniors’ Guide hot off the press
July, 2021 - July 2021 updates from the Seniors Advocate
June, 2021 - BC Gov News: British Columbians asked for views on next budget
June, 2021 - Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors
June, 2021 - MP Peter Julian issues Op Ed for Seniors Week
June, 2021 - ICBC issues second COVID-19 rebate
June, 2021 - Expanded medical device coverage for people with diabetes
June, 2021 - 215 Children buried on the former Kamloops Indian Band Reserve
June, 2021- Parliamentary secretary’s statement on B.C. Seniors’ Week
June, 2021 - People’s Law School free webinar: Buying a Home in BC
May, 2021 - BC FORUM issues Summer 2021 edition of The Advocate newsletter
May, 2021 - More than 50% of eligible people in BC have received first vaccine dose
May, 2021 - BC FORUM endorses anti-racist initiative
May, 2021 - National Pensioners Federation publishes April 2021 newsletter
April, 2021 - Vaccine bookings to begin for 50+ over the next week
April, 2021 - Invitations starting for people 60+ to book vaccination appointments
April, 2021 - BC Budget 2021 supports people now while building the foundation for strong recovery
April, 2021 - Government helps more older adults stay independent with expanded program
April, 2021 - Throne speech outlines work to put pandemic behind us, plans for strong recovery
April, 2021 - People aged 60+ can now register for COVID-19 vaccine; Updated April 10, 2021
April, 2021 - Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors
April, 2021 - April 2021 issue of the COSCO BC newsletter published
March, 2021 - Immunize BC, pharmacists move up vaccines for ages 55-65 on Lower Mainland
March, 2021 - Three-week circuit breaker begins now to bend the curve, protect people
March, 2021 - BC continues to advance surgical renewal achievement
March, 2021 - UN launches Global Report on Ageism Hub
March, 2021 - People deemed clinically extremely vulnerable prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine
March, 2021 - BC continues to advance surgical renewal achievement
March, 2021 - UN launches Global Report on Ageism Hub
March, 2021 - BC’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan
March, 2021 - BC FORUM issues Spring 2021 edition of The Advocate newsletter
March, 2021 - Scam season never ends
February, 2021 - BC FORUM makes submission to federal pre-budget consultation
February, 2021 - National Pensioners Federation publishes December, 2020, newsletter
February, 2021 - COVID-19 ICBC customer rebates to average $190
February, 2021 - Information about how to get registered for the COVID-19 vaccine
February, 2021 - Service BC welcomes Health Insurance BC to provincial contact centre
January, 2021 - BC FORUM submits feedback to Expert Panel on Housing Supply and Affordability
January, 2021 - BC takes next steps to protect people with COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
January, 2021 - Tell your MP to vote YES to Bill C-213 - The Canada Pharmacare Act
January, 2021 - Training more health-care assistants to support BC’s seniors
January, 2021 - The Decade of Healthy Ageing: a new UN-wide initiative
January, 2021 - Home Owner Grant threshold set for 2021 tax year