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Office Closure: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Office Closure: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in recognition of the Remembrance Day statutory holiday. Please note that our Information & Referral (I&R) drop-in services will also be closed on Wednesday, November 11. We will reopen with regular...

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Turning Gratitude Into Giving Back

Turning Gratitude Into Giving Back

If you have ever attended Parkinson SuperWalk in British Columbia, you will know firsthand that at the heart of the SuperWalk spirit is a sense of community, togetherness, and celebration. Every year, longtime volunteer Sandra Alexander embodies that spirit from...

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Office Closure: October 12, 2026

Office Closure: October 12, 2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for the Thanksgiving statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, October 13. Have a great long weekend!

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Office Closure: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Office Closure: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day provides an opportunity to honor survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and to reflect on our shared...

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2026 Michael Smith Health Research BC Research Trainee Award

2026 Michael Smith Health Research BC Research Trainee Award

Parkinson Society BC is proud to contribute funding to the Michael Smith Health Research BC Research Trainee Program, which supports the career development of talented post-doctoral or health professional researchers. These awards provide salary support that enables...

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The Threads That Unite Us

The Threads That Unite Us

The Cowichan Valley has a vibrant support group for people touched by Parkinson’s disease (PD), where everyone comes together to share and support each other. Members, including those with PD, as well as carepartners, meet at 1:00pm on the last Monday of the month in...

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Office Closure: September 7, 2026

Office Closure: September 7, 2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for the Labour Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, September 8.

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