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...
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...
Alex Petrie faced a long and frustrating journey before receiving his Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis. For years, the loving father of three and devoted husband of 45 years pushed his doctor to investigate his symptoms, which were always brushed off as anxiety and...
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...
Hailing from humble beginnings in Langham, Saskatchewan, Barry Humphreys embodies the definition of hard work and confidence. He rose from a junior accounts receivable clerk to Chief Financial Officer of PotashCorp, one of Canada’s largest mining corporations. A...
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!
In the Winter edition of Viewpoints, Registered Dietician, Yolanda Wang from the Brain Wellness Program, joins us to discuss evidence-based nutrition for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), including topics such as gut health, dietary tips for low appetite, and...
"Motion is the lotion” has long been Ross McGaw’s motto. The son of a lighthouse keeper, Ross grew up by the sea on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom but called Whistler home for 35 years with his wife, Linda. Ross began his career in 1975 as a high school teacher...
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...
