Missed an event that looked interesting? Some Education and Exercise Events like Chair Yoga with instructor Rheanna Corpuz or Boxing with Doug Pickard are recorded on our YouTube channel! Chair Yoga is a gentle chair yoga series, designed to ease stiffness, improve...
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Update on class action lawsuit: Gramoxone (Paraquat) associated with Parkinson’s Disease
Oct 10, 2025 | News
Gramoxone® is a herbicide used to control weeds and grasses with an active ingredient called paraquat. It is alleged that paraquat exposure is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Siskinds and its Québec-based affiliate Siskinds Desmeules have filed proposed class...
Office Closure: October 13, 2025
Oct 8, 2025 | News
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, for the Thanksgiving statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, October 14. Please note there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday,...
Office Closure: September 30, 2025
Sep 16, 2025 | News
Our office will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day provides an opportunity to honor Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and to reflect on our shared...
Viewpoints: Fall 2025
Aug 28, 2025 | Viewpoints
In the Fall edition of Viewpoints, we feature two new exciting studies co-funded by Parkinson Society BC and delve into how they are advancing the important field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for a brighter tomorrow. We also explore the often-overlooked...
Office Closure: September 1, 2025
Aug 26, 2025 | News
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, for the Labour Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, September 2. Please note there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday,...
Those who will walk the journey with you
Aug 14, 2025 | Inspirational Stories
The Hiebert family have been long-time supporters of Parkinson SuperWalk. Al and his wife, Peggy, lived in Kelowna when Al was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2003. Like many facing a new diagnosis, they were looking for a community of individuals on...
Office Closure: August 4, 2025
Jul 29, 2025 | News
Our office will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the British Columbia Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, August 5. Please note there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday,...
No Drop-In on Monday, July 21
Jul 15, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Please note there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday, July 21. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You can still book an in-person consultation later in the week by emailing us or calling 1-800-668-3330.