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Office Closure: August 3, 2026

Office Closure: August 3, 2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, for the BC Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, August 4.

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When Words Become a Way Forward 

When Words Become a Way Forward 

Whitney Mackintosh knows firsthand the profound impact a neurological condition can have on one’s life. When she was 44 years old, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in her occipital lobe following a period of low-frequency hearing...

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Parkinson’s is Just a Name

Parkinson’s is Just a Name

It is often said that music brings people together, and for Janet and her music therapist, Tiana, this could not be more true. The two women, both from Nanaimo, have a very special relationship that has carried them through many chapters, both before and after Janet’s...

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Office Closure: July 1, 2026

Office Closure: July 1, 2026

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for the Canada Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Thursday, July 2.

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Viewpoints: Summer 2026

Viewpoints: Summer 2026

In the Summer edition of Viewpoints, registered Occupational Therapist Allie Saks joins us to discuss the benefits of the Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ program and how it can help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) improve their motor function...

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Start Your Engines for the 10th Annual Full Throttle!

Start Your Engines for the 10th Annual Full Throttle!

Join us for the 10th Annual Full Throttle Show and Shine! This morning event will be a fun opportunity to showcase your beloved car or motorcycle while supporting Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). PS — don't have a car or motorcycle to show? You can still...

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