Tag: seniors
Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds
British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.
B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike
The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.
Canadian Minister of Seniors speaks on how COVID-19 affects the elderly
While many Canadians have faced challenges associated with COVID-19, seniors have been identified as a particularly susceptible group, a...
New program launched to help B.C. seniors
The Provincial Government is partnering with the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) to launch "EquipCare BC", a program designed...
BC Government implements special measures to help province’s most vulnerable
The Provincial Government is implementing a few new supports and supplements targeted at low-income seniors as well as those...
City of PG requests hours reserved for seniors
The City of Prince George has requested that residents coming to the Service Centre at City Hall reserve the...
Northern Health faces ageing population alongside limited long-term care options
As the population ages, Northern Health hopes to develop better living situations for seniors in the North.“The age 75+...
Provincial Health Authority predicts 25% of PG population will be 65+ by 2040
Is an assisted living access crisis on the horizon as big demographic changes are forecasted for Prince George?
PG currently...
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Prince George population and housing sales grew in 2024
The Cariboo region, which includes Prince George added 2,098 residents in 2024.
Zach’s Sports Shorts; Saturday, August 23rd
The Prince George Kodiaks visit the Kamloops Broncos tonight at 6:00 in the BC Football Conference.
B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption
Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.
Lheidli T’enneh First Nation announce First Nations Bank of Canada ownership stake
Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and Tano T'enneh Enterprises announced a $10 million equity investment in First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) securing 8.64 per cent ownership stake between the two.
PG Firefighters put out trailer fire on Ruggles Street
First arriving crews found a recreational trailer fully involved with fire.
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