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Mar 18, 2025 | News
Don't miss out on vital updates, events, and opportunities to get involved—especially as we approach Parkinson’s Awareness Month this April! By joining our mailing list(s), you can receive updates on: Parkinson’s Awareness Month activities, including how to get...
Advocating for Improved Parkinson’s Care in Rural Communities
Mar 1, 2025 | News
On Thursday, February 27, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) met with Brennan Day, MLA for Courtenay-Comox and Critic for Rural Health and Seniors' Health, and Dr. Anna Kindy, MLA for North Island and Health Critic, at the BC Legislature to discuss key issues...
CityNews Feature: Angela Hutchinson Shares Her Five-Year Wait for Deep Brain Stimulation
Mar 1, 2025 | News
For many people with Parkinson’s disease, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery is a life-changing procedure that can provide significant symptom relief. However, long wait times in British Columbia have made timely access a challenge, leaving many struggling to...
A Journey of Togetherness
Feb 10, 2025 | Inspirational Stories
Alex Petrie faced a long and frustrating journey before receiving his Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis. For years, the loving father of three and devoted husband of 45 years pushed his doctor to investigate his symptoms, which were always brushed off as anxiety and...
Office Closure: February 17, 2025
Feb 10, 2025 | News
Our office will be closed on Monday, February 17, for a regional statutory holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, February 18, resuming regular hours (8:30am-4:30pm). As a result, there will be no drop-in Information & Referral Day on Monday, but you can schedule an...
A Legacy of Philanthropy
Jan 16, 2025 | Inspirational Stories
Hailing from humble beginnings in Langham, Saskatchewan, Barry Humphreys embodies the definition of hard work and confidence. He rose from a junior accounts receivable clerk to Chief Financial Officer of PotashCorp, one of Canada’s largest mining corporations. A...
Holiday Office Closure
Dec 10, 2024 | News
Our office will be closed from Wednesday, December 25 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (inclusive). We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, at 8:30am, resuming regular hours (8:30am-4:30pm). Parkinson Society BC wishes you happy holidays and a wonderful new year!
Viewpoints: Winter 2024
Dec 10, 2024 | Viewpoints
In the Winter edition of Viewpoints, Registered Dietician, Yolanda Wang from the Brain Wellness Program, joins us to discuss evidence-based nutrition for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), including topics such as gut health, dietary tips for low appetite, and...