On January 25, 2018, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) released a report recommending that apomorphine (MOVAPO) be considered for public coverage under provincial healthcare. CADTH is an independent, not-for-profit organization...
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Chocolate and Beer Tasting is back for its fifth year!
Feb 14, 2018 | News
The 5th Annual Chocolate & Beer Tasting is back, this time at Postmark Brewing in downtown Vancouver. Come out, enjoy delicious morsels from Take a Fancy Chocolates paired with a variety of beer from Postmark. Entertainment will be provided...
“Confessions of a Caregiver” by John Murray (chapter excerpt)
Jan 25, 2018 | Contributor’s Corner
John Murray is a caregiver and member of the Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) community. With a background in business and pastoral ministry, he is now retired but continues to be involved in the pulpit ministry, public speaking and writing. The following is...
“Robin Dunham” by Lenora Klappe (article)
Jan 3, 2018 | Contributor’s Corner
On Wednesday, January 4, 2017, three members of the Penticton Adventurers Club (PAC) hiked to the Petroglyphs off East Side Rd, Penticton. It was an 8 km track with a 300m elevation gain. For the most part, it does not sound remarkable, unless three factors are...
Healthy subjects needed for various research studies
Dec 15, 2017 | News
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Insitute is one of Canada's top-funded health research institutes. Their researchers represent a multitude of health disciplines, research backgrounds and clinical occupations. Vancouver Coastal Health is currently recruiting healthy...
Vehicle donations to Parkinson Society BC are now possible
Dec 15, 2017 | News
As of this December, Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is now a charity option with Donate a Car Canada. Donate a Car Canada operates across the country, facilitating used or new vehicle donations, removal, recycling and junking. Perks include: free towing or pick-up...
PSBC partners with Naturally Urban Pet Food Delivery
Dec 13, 2017 | News
Naturally Urban Pet Food Delivery is an East Vancouver based company that delivers dog and cat food to homes in Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. As a socially and environmentally responsible business that strives to support the local economy,...
Viewpoints: Winter 2017
Dec 1, 2017 | Viewpoints
In the Winter 2017 issue of Viewpoints, research updates highlight several projects funded by Parkinson Society BC (PSBC). Dr. Kota Mizumoto is studying how brain circuits form using roundworms, while Dr. Christina Gros is exploring how mutations in the GBA1 gene...
Rock Steady Boxing hopes to expand program to the Fraser Valley
Nov 30, 2017 | News
The team behind Rock Steady Boxing New Westminster are looking to introduce the program to Abbotsford in early 2018. At the moment, they are booking consultations with people with Parkinson's who live in the Fraser Valley and would be interested in this...