The federal government has released a 168-page fiscal snapshot of the country’s finances amid the ongoing pandemic. Some programs will be continued, others may not. At $343.2 billion, the projected…
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Seniors are now receiving the promised one-time $300 federal grant in addition to the Old Age Supplement (OAS). Those also receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive an additional…
(Editor’s note: Most welcome news. During the current pandemic it can take days for Victoria residents to simply get a call back from a doctor-staffed walk-in clinic. And, close to…
BC’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is reminding seniors they can defer paying their property tax through the provincial Property Tax Deferment (PTD) Program. “With the PTD program, the province pays…
BC seniors in virus-free residential care and assisted-living facilities will be seeing a designated family member or friend in supervised visits once care facilities have their approved safety plans in…
Add your voice to COVID-19 recovery plans in BC. A new provincial government survey has a brief overview of business, health and personal priorities for you to answer. It is available…
A new BC Hydro report finds that while residential power usage remains average, COVID-19 has changed British Columbians’ daily routines so every day feels like Saturday. The report titled, “Powering the…
Victoria is reopening for seniors on the prowl for life amongst the pandemic ashes. Different venues offer different dates and all new rules for their customers. Downtown: The Royal B…