📍 Locations across BC | 🗓 Time Commitment: 2-5 hrs/week Parkinson SuperWalk is the largest fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC), taking place in communities across the country each September. With over 17,500 people living with Parkinson’s...
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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...
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...
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!
Notice of Canada Post Strike
Nov 19, 2024 | News
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has initiated a national strike, resulting in a complete shutdown of Canada Post’s operations. As a result, Parkinson Society British Columbia is temporarily unable to mail out resources or to receive donations by mail. In...
Drop-In Information & Referral
Oct 30, 2024 | News
Our office now hosts drop-in Information & Referral days every Monday. Stop by to pick up resources and connect with a team member for support with Parkinson’s-related inquiries. Our dedicated staff is here to assist you and will work to find the answers or...
How to Use the “Add to Calendar” Feature
Oct 21, 2024 | News
We have updated our event registration process!Once you fill in your details on the event webpage, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom access link for virtual events. You no longer need to re-enter your name and email in Zoom. Use the link provided in...