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We're hiring: Special Events Coordinator

Friday, March 11, 2022
About the Role: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Resource Development & Communications, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to work closely with internal departments to support the execution of our fl… Read more

New Course for Health Practitioners: Fundamentals of Functional Movement with Naomi Casiro

Thursday, March 3, 2022
The number of people living with Parkinson’s disease is rapidly rising, and the amount of relevant research on exercise and Parkinson’s has skyrocketed as well. This course will use a combination of lectures and practical work to provide practitioner… Read more

Nominate a volunteer for an Above & Beyond Award

Thursday, March 3, 2022
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) recognizes people with Parkinson's and their caregivers who have gone above and beyond with others in their communities and who demonstrate a passion to celebrate each day with joy, compassion, and understand… Read more

In-person support group meetings may resume, as per recent easing of provincial health orders

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
As of February 16, there have been numerous changes to the Provincial Health Officer's (PHO) province-wide COVID-19 restrictions, such as: Indoor or outdoor gatherings and events can happen at full capacity, and dancing is allowed Restaurants, bars,… Read more

Parkinson Society British Columbia will be closed on February 21

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) will be closed on Monday, February 21st for Family Day, which is a statutory holiday. The office will re-open at 8:30am on Tuesday, February 22nd. Please note that PSBC's regular office hours are 8:30am – 4:3… Read more

Volunteer as a community organizer for Parkinson SuperWalk

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The volunteer walk coordinator plays a critical role in the overall success of Parkinson SuperWalk in their community. They will serve as the point person for the assigned community walk under the direction of Parkinson Society BC (PSBC). We are curr… Read more

Expansion of PSBC's Virtual Physiotherapy Service

Friday, February 11, 2022
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) believes every person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) should have access to a physiotherapist – in particular, one who is experienced in treating movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Physiotherapi… Read more

Step by Step walk leaders needed

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Step by Step is a 12 week walking program aimed at improving physical fitness to combat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Walkers are encouraged to gradually increase the distance walked for a self-determined end goal distance. We hope that at the… Read more

New provincial health orders effective until February 16

Friday, January 21, 2022
To help keep B.C. safe, the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) is extending province-wide restrictions that were put into place in late December 2021. These restrictions must be followed in addition to regional restrictions.As per the restrictions detai… Read more

Protecting yourself from CRA scams

Monday, December 20, 2021
With the holidays just around the corner, scammers could contact you pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Scammers are trying to trick individuals into making payments, but the CRA is doing everything they can to put a stop to this.… Read more