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Test your limits at Grit Day!

Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Grit Day is a full-day affair testing the physical and mental GRIT of participants while raising awareness and fundraising to improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease. In 2019, Grit Day started as a fundraiser and way for Doug and C… Read more

Full Throttle returns this September!

Thursday, August 6, 2020
Full Throttle is back this Fall, and you are invited to participate!  Full Throttle is a relaxed and scenic ride or drive from Vancouver to Whistler along the Sea to Sky highway. In Whistler, participants can enjoy a 25% discount on lunch at the Lon… Read more

Parkinson Society BC will be closed on Monday, August 3

Monday, July 27, 2020
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) will be closed on Monday, August 3, for British Columbia Day, which is a provincial statutory holiday. In response to the global outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) has ta… Read more

Parkinson Society BC will be closed on Wednesday, July 1

Friday, June 19, 2020
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, for Canada Day. In response to the global outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) has taken proactive measures to manage the potential for… Read more

Parkinson Society BC will be closed from April 10th - April 13th

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) will be closed on Friday, April 10th to Monday, April 13th in light of Good Friday and Easter Monday, which are statutory holidays in British Columbia. In response to the global outbreak of Coronavirus disea… Read more

Parkinson Society BC will be closed on May 18th

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) will be closed on Monday, May 18th, in light of Victoria Day, which is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. In response to the global outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Parkinson Society BC (PSB… Read more

In Memoriam of Paddi Wood

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Dear friends of the Parkinson’s community: It is with deep regret that we share with you today that our friend, Paddi Wood, passed away suddenly this weekend. The news brought shock to the office as she was in great spirits last week when Jean Blake… Read more

New updates on Parkinson's drug shortages in Canada

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
SINEMET® (levodopa/carbidopa) Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa/carbidopa) in Canada, released a statement on October 30th, 2018 noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. … Read more

We're looking for a Support Group Facilitator in Cranbrook!

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Parkinson Society British Columbia is actively recruiting a volunteer Support Group Facilitator to assist in maintaining and strengthening the Parkinson’s community in Cranbrook. Established in 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) serves … Read more