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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is hosting an art exhibit throughout August at “the Moat” gallery space at the Library Square Conference Centre. This show celebrates the strength and creativity of people with Parkinson’s and their carepartners and...
On April 11, in recognition of World Parkinson’s Day, CKNW and Global BC ran awareness pieces featuring Larry Gifford, who is newly diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), and an active member of the Parkinson Society BC community....
On Sunday, June 5, approximately 100 metro-Vancouver cyclists rode between SFU, Seymour, Grouse and Cypress mountains to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease. The cyclists beat 28 degree heat to complete the challenging 140 km route with 3,000 m of climbing. You...
As of May 31st, Parkinson Society British Columbia's (PSBC) voicemail is operating as usual. Thank you for your patience as the office worked with our service provider to resolve challenges with calls and voicemail messages that arose in early May. PSBC staff...
