Our office will be closed from Thursday, December 25 to Thursday, January 1, 2026. Additionally, there will be no drop-in Information & Referral visits at our office on Monday, December 22. We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30am, resuming regular...
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Guidelines Posted: Team Funding Opportunity: Advance Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Research
Dec 9, 2025 | News
Parkinson Society British Columbia, alongside several other Canadian partners, is proud to join a new initiative to advance research on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases. This funding opportunity supports BC-based teams advancing research...
Viewpoints: Winter 2025
Dec 1, 2025 | Viewpoints
In the Winter edition of Viewpoints, we feature a comprehensive interview with Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, Kylie Brajcich, highlighting common communication and swallowing challenges in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the strategies that can help. We also...
Team funding opportunity: Advance Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research
Nov 27, 2025 | News
Parkinson Society British Columbia, alongside several other Canadian partners, is proud to join a new initiative aimed at advancing research on Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and other neurodegenerative diseases. The Advancing Groundbreaking...
A New Chapter: How Duodopa® is Changing Life with Parkinson’s
Nov 19, 2025 | Inspirational Stories
Last year, we shared Ross McGaw’s story in Good News. Since then, Ross has started Duodopa® therapy, and we are pleased to provide an update on his progress below. You can read his earlier story here. Ross McGaw’s journey with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been...
SuperWalk 2025 Prize Winners
Nov 13, 2025 | News
Congratulations to our 2025 SuperWalk prize winners! We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible teams and individuals who went above and beyond this year. From top fundraisers to those showing outstanding SuperWalk spirit, your dedication and energy make our community...
Office Closure: November 11, 2025
Nov 4, 2025 | News
Our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, for the Remembrance Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Wednesday, November 12. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Starting Small but Thinking Big
Oct 23, 2025 | Inspirational Stories
When David Walker sees himself in the gym mirror doing bicep curls, he does not see a guy with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The lifelong exercise enthusiast sees resilience, creativity, and gratitude – the values that have always defined him. Born in Portrush,...
Chair Yoga, Boxing, and More Recorded on our YouTube Channel!
Oct 17, 2025 | News
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...







