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…
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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…
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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.
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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 …
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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Starting Saturday April 11, Parkinson Society BC is bringing back Step by Step for its sixth consecutive year! Step by Step is a free 12-week walking program aimed at incrementally improving the number of average daily steps an individual takes. This…
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Monday, December 16, 2019
Parkinson Society British Columbia will be closed from 12:00pm on Monday, December 23rd, 2019, through Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 (inclusive). During this time, no receptionist will be available to direct calls. All calls and emails will be managed…
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Thursday, November 28, 2019
As of November 26, 2019, apomorphine hydrochloride, sold under the brand name Movapo, has been made available as a part of BC PharmaCare’s Limited Drug Coverage Program under Special Authority.
Special Authority grants coverage to a drug, medical s…
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Friday, November 22, 2019
We're seeking a new Board member for the role of Treasurer to join us in our mission of empowering the Parkinson’s community in BC. The right candidate will be well versed in understanding financial statements and best practices.
Duties – The Treas…
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Back for its 7th year, the annual Chocolate and Beer Tasting at Moody Ales is sure to satisfy the most sophisticated tastebuds. Explore small batch chocolates from Take a Fancy Chocolates paired with a brew from Moody Ales with flavourful and complem…
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