Parkinson Society British Columbia is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Parkinson Society BC Resource Centre, a comprehensive hub designed to support people living with Parkinson’s, carepartners, loved ones, and...
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Parkinson’s is Just a Name
Jun 24, 2026 | Inspirational Stories
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...
Office Closure: July 1, 2026
Jun 22, 2026 | News
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.
Viewpoints: Summer 2026
Jun 9, 2026 | Viewpoints
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...
Rethinking How Real-World Data Can Help Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Trials
Jun 9, 2026 | Research
Dr. Priti Gros from the University of Toronto, alongside her co-supervisors Dr. Connie Marras and Dr. Susan Bronskill, studies how real-world data can be used to improve clinical trials for disease-modifying therapies in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Real-world data (i.e. information routinely collected during everyday healthcare encounters) can help researchers design future trials and understand how treatments perform outside of controlled research settings.
Office Closure: Monday, May 18, 2026
May 12, 2026 | News
Our office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for the Victoria Day statutory holiday. We will reopen with regular hours (8:30am–4:30pm) on Tuesday, May 19.
Embracing the Present While Moving Forward
May 7, 2026 | Inspirational Stories
In 2017, Julie Dove embarked on the adventure of a lifetime when she and her husband, newly empty nesters, bought a boat to sail around the world for five years. Active by nature, she had always been drawn to movement and the...
Start Your Engines for the 10th Annual Full Throttle!
Apr 24, 2026 | News
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...
2025 Annual Report
Apr 21, 2026 | Annual Reports
We are pleased to be presenting another Annual Report to our community! Although we wish we were greeting you in less unsettling and uncertain times globally. Perhaps this provides an opportune time to reflect on the importance of mission-driven non-profit...









