Sarah Canham, Simon Fraser University In Vancouver last month, more than 400 volunteers walked around, carrying clipboards and wearing bright yellow buttons that read “Homeless Count.” They were out on the streets or in shelters asking homeless people to complete … Continue reading →
Delegation (aka presentation) to the District of Sooke: Carol Pinalsky, president of Sooke Senior Drop In Centre. She was requesting for approval in principle for a 4000-5000 sq foot centre on Lot A, so they can proceed to request various … Continue reading →
Back to school is not just for the kids! Three classes—Liveable Communities, Memoir Writing, and Movies from Around the World—all start in September, kickstarting an autumn and winter of new learning opportunities for the 55-plus age group in Sooke and … Continue reading →
-CRD News At their May 18 meeting, the SEAPARC commission voted to offer the Seniors discount rate of $15 for 18 holes of golf at Sooke’s DeMamial Creek Golf Course for all weekdays, Monday to Friday. The rate is currently offered … Continue reading →
Study details alarming rise in economic insecurity among BC seniors; single women at highest risk Poverty and economic insecurity among BC seniors is growing, according to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. After rapid declines … Continue reading →
Despite the BC government’s recent $500 million injection of funding into the home and community care system, much remains to be done to provide adequate care for seniors and improve health care wait times for all British Columbians, says a … Continue reading →
Sooke Council met on Wednesday, March 22 to discuss Community Grant Applications. Four elected officials were present: Councillors Ebony Logins, Kerry Reay and Bev Berger, and Mayor Tait. Three elected officials were absent: Councillors Brenda Parkinson, Kevin Pearson and Rick Kasper. Note: … Continue reading →
To Whom it may Concern: The Sooke Senior Drop in Center, referred to as SSDIC, as been without a permanent home since 2010. We have been seeking assistance from the last three administrations, for assistance to obtain a building in which … Continue reading →
–VIHA News Room enhancements are well underway at Hospice at Ayre Manor, a new two-bed community hospice space that will provide care and support to individuals nearing the end of their lives and to their loved ones. The development of … Continue reading →
The Province has provided more than $630,000 for improved access to palliative care on Vancouver Island, including $50,000 to the Sooke Hospice Society for two new hospice beds at Ayre Manor. The funding is part of the BC Centre for Palliative … Continue reading →
