Taking place every year on June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is a day that recognizes elder abuse as a significant public health and human rights issue, with events happening in communities across the province. This year, join us for a free Zoom webinar titled "Protect What's Yours! Prevent Financial Abuse, Fraud, and Scams" […]

We're hiring! We are seeking a part-time Staff Lawyer and Researcher to join our Advance Planning Clinic Program and an additional Legal Advocate for our Legal Advocacy Program. To read the full job descriptions, visit our careers page here.

Our programs will be closed will be closed on Monday, May 22nd, 2023, for the Victoria Day statutory holiday and will re-open the next day on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023.

Our April 2023 newsletter is out! https://mailchi.mp/d04bbddc3c51/seniors-first-bc-april-2023-newsletter-8902623 Read about our program updates, changes to our legal clinics, the April BCCRN Provincial Learning event, and volunteer opportunities with the Office of the BC Seniors Advocate. To subscribe, visit: http://eepurl.com/g1nn5v

Our Legal Programs, Victim Services, and Public Education & Outreach Program will be closed for the Good Friday and Easter Monday long weekend from April 7th to April 10th and re-open on April 11th, 2023. Our Seniors Abuse & Information Line will be closed on Good Friday (April 7th) and on Easter Monday, (April 10th). […]

March is Fraud Prevention Month! At Seniors First BC, we regularly hear from our clients about being targeted and financially impacted by fraud. We aim to do our part in fraud prevention by providing assistance, encouraging reporting, and raising awareness. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has created a new guide called "Tricks of the Trade: […]

Our February 2023 Newsletter is out! Read about our SAIL language interpretation hours updates, staff and volunteer updates, the March BCCRN Provincial Learning Event, and upcoming UBC Older Adult Health research projects! https://mailchi.mp/2a5f20278599/seniors-first-bc-feb-2023-newsletter-8746267 Subscribe here.

Happy BC Family Day! We will be closed today, Monday, February 20th, 2023 and re-open tomorrow. Happening every third Monday of February, this provincial statutory holiday gives time for British Columbians to spend with their loved ones. Learn more about this holiday and some family activities across the province here.

As of December 12, 2022, Canadians can now apply for the new one-time top-up of the Canada Housing Benefit. Intended to support low-income renters with the cost of renting, eligible individuals may receive a tax-free, one-time payment of $500. Applicants do not need to receive other housing benefits such as the Canada Housing Benefit. Applications […]

We are looking to hire one full-time Paralegal and one full-time Legal Advocate located in the Lower Mainland to join our team. The Paralegal will assist lawyers of our Elder Law Clinic and our upcoming Advance Planning Program by preparing Wills, Representation Agreements, Powers of Attorney as well as court documents (based on the paralegal’s […]

As we approach the start of 2023, Seniors First BC would like to wish you a happy holiday season! From December 24, 2022, to January 2, 2023, our Seniors Abuse and Information Line will remain open except on statutory holidays on December 25-27 and January 1-2. Our Legal Programs, Victim Services, and Public Education and […]

Our December 2022 newsletter is out! This edition covers our holiday schedule, new legal clinics at the VCH Deaf Well-Being Program, an upcoming workshop in partnership with the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC and Intercultural Strategies, a report released by the Office of the Seniors Advocate, and recent federal benefits updates: http://ow.ly/ZaPU50M8zJR Subscribe here: http://ow.ly/hUyZ50M8zJQ

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! At Seniors First BC, we support the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Stay tuned to our website and social media for information on new features to enhance accessibility of our services across BC in 2023!

Our November 2022 Newsletter is out! Read about our new Nanaimo Advance Planning Clinics, upcoming workshops and events, a report release from Department of Justice Canada, and the Office of the Seniors Advocate's 2021/2022 Long-Term Care Directory: http://ow.ly/8kLA50Lz7to

Seniors First BC remembers Canada’s Veterans and their service and sacrifice for our country and for freedom. Our office will be closed today in honour of Remembrance Day.

Our October 2022 Newsletter is out! Read about the release of our Annual report, new additions to our staff and board of directors, our community legal clinics in Burnaby, recent updates from the Office of the Seniors Advocate, and a workshop hosted by the BC Community Response Networks.

Our Annual Report for 2021-2022 is out! The report provides updates and statistics about our programs during this period. To read the report, visit here.

Our October 2022 Newsletter is out! Read about the release of our Annual report, new additions to our staff and board of directors, our community legal clinics in Burnaby, recent updates from the Office of the Seniors Advocate, and a workshop hosted by the BC Community Response Networks.