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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
