It’s been seven years since Fiona Dalton moved to Canada from the United Kingdom to take the position of CEO and president of Providence Health Care, and she still recalls her shock during a tour of Providence sites at how…
Pastor Trevor Vanderveen has had many experiences trying to help families caught off guard by all the issues they face surrounding death and dying. He would particularly love to welcome regular members of congregations, people who may not have devoted…
More than 2,750 seniors reside comfortably in 21 Baptist Housing communities located in Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Victoria, Kelowna, White Rock, West Vancouver, Salmon Arm and Armstrong. The rental housing covers independent living, assisted living and long-term care. Sixty years…
First United tweeted February 13: “Our comprehensive law reform platform is now available to view! It’s based in part on findings from our #BCEvictionMap project and outlines evidence-based recommendations to strengthen tenant protections. Read the full report here. Following is…
Karen Giesbrecht, dietitian and food security coordinator with Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver, along with the Westside Food Collaborative and Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, recently released Food For All: Seniors’ Food Security in Vancouver’s Westside. The 29-page summary of a community…
The provincial government announced March 22 that it plans to build St. Vincent’s Heather, a $207-million, 240-bed long-term care home, on the former site of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Vancouver. Providence Health Care, in partnership with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese…
This comment appeared on CHAT Canada, which is hosting a three-part webinar series to explore The Art of Grandparenting, led by Sandi Smoker, beginning this Saturday morning (January 30). See below for more on the series. Grandpa, the best title…
“We are in a housing crisis, but without the heart component people don’t stay long in housing.” Jenny Konkin used to focus more on finding housing for homeless people in the Downtown Eastside, but she has refined her views: When…
Last week I posted “Canadian religious leaders denounce Bill C-7: ‘Medical Assistance in Dying.’” The proposed legislation continues its progress through Parliament. Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF) has put a lot of work into analyzing the Bill and making creative suggestions…
Sadly, Pacific Theatre was forced to close Best of Enemies a week early in March due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The play received a warm media response, with Colin Thomas saying, “The elements that really make Best…