With the holidays just around the corner, scammers could contact you pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Scammers are trying to trick individuals into making payments, but the CRA is doing everything they can to put a stop to this. That includes...
Gramoxone® is a herbicide used to control weeds and grasses with an active ingredient called paraquat. It is alleged that paraquat exposure is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Siskinds and its Québec-based affiliate Siskinds Desmeules have filed proposed class...
The Parkinson Canada Research Program funds research into the cure, cause, progression, improved treatment, and/or understanding of Parkinson's disease, related disorders including Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), other Parkinson's...
This year, Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) is looking to produce holiday cards, as a part of a fundraiser for the organization, featuring art from those with a close connection to the Parkinson's community. Selected works will be printed on cards as a set, and made...
The Canadian-Open Parkinson Network’s (C-OPN) goal is to unite and mainstream research efforts to more efficiently find ways to treat Parkinson’s disease — a mission that simply isn’t possible in any single laboratory or clinic anywhere in the world. C-OPN is...
The Banting Research Foundation has announced that the 2022 Discovery Award competition is now open. The Discovery Award is a one-year grant of up to $30,000 for innovative health and biomedical research projects by outstanding new investigators at universities and...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) recognizes people with Parkinson's and their caregivers who have gone above and beyond with others in their communities and who demonstrate a passion to celebrate each day with joy, compassion and understanding. These...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) believes every person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) should have access to a physiotherapist – in particular, one who is experienced in treating movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Physiotherapists (PTs) play an...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking a volunteer who is an experienced gardener interested in facilitating a virtual gardening meet up group for persons living with Parkinson’s. The role would include sharing your knowledge on various...
