This fall, we circulated a survey with the intent of gathering the names of those interested in a scholarship program to attend the World Parkinson Congress in 2019. As a result of the overwhelming response and budgetary constraints, unfortunately, we will be unable...
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November is Parkinson Carepartner Month!
Nov 16, 2018 | News
Behind every person with Parkinson's stands a strong community of friends, family, and loved ones who help make it possible to live a full and happy life with PD. This month, we celebrate and thank the carepartners who support over 13,000 British Columbians living...
BC Parkinson’s patients frustrated with long waits for Deep Brain Stimulation
Oct 31, 2018 | News
CBC News' Brady Stratchan published an article on October 29, 2018 outlining the issue of waitlist times in British Columbia for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Only 1 doctor in province does deep brain stimulation procedure — and there's a 3-year wait for...
Rotating Canada Post strike may impact our communications
Oct 31, 2018 | News
Employees of Canada Post began rotating strikes across the country on October 22, 2018. The strikes are expected to continue until the union representing its workers and Canada Post come to a deal. As some of our communications are executed by mail, for example,...
Get your tickets for our fall raffle!
Oct 22, 2018 | News
Tickets for our fall raffle are now available! Explore the best that Canada has to offer with the grand prize of a $500 Travel Credit Voucher from VIA Rail! There is also a secondary prize of a Keurig® K200 Plus Series with a pod starter pack. Call...
“When Life Gives You Parkinson’s” podcast launches September 12
Sep 10, 2018 | News
What happens When Life Gives You Parkinson's? That's the question that Larry Gifford is working to answer in a new podcast venture. Launching Wednesday, September 12, this series shares Gifford's journey as he comes to terms with the disease that affects over...
Registration for the 5th World Parkinson Congress opens today!
Aug 31, 2018 | News
The triennial World Parkinson Congresses provide an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson’s disease. The 5th World Parkinson Congress will be held in Kyoto, Japan...
SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) shortage in Canada
Aug 30, 2018 | News
Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa and carbidopa) in Canada, has released a statement noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. The limiACted supply, which may result in back orders, is...
PSBC Welcomes Amy Ma, Education & Support Services Coordinator
Aug 24, 2018 | News
We are pleased to announce that Amy Ma has joined Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) as Education & Support Services Coordinator. Amy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 2017. She has since worked...