Author Archives: Eddy Elmer

LGBTQ+ Seniors’ Social, April 21

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

Are you an older adult 55+ who identifies as LGBTQ/2S? Attend Qmunity’s Spring Fling celebration, April 21, at Haro Park Centre.

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Provincial All-Candidates’ Debate on Seniors’ Issues

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Eddy Elmer
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New Report from National Seniors Council on Social Isolation

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

The National Seniors Council of Canada has just released a new report outlining the current scientific literature about social isolation among specific groups of seniors. This is a comprehensive review and we encourage everyone interested in seniors’ issues to have a look. … Continue reading →

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Biggest Threat Facing Middle-Aged Men is Loneliness

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

This month’s Boston Globe magazine features an excellent article about the risk for loneliness among middle-aged men. In particular, it discusses the tendency for middle-aged men to let their friendships lapse as they age. It is well worth the read. If you … Continue reading →

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Brain Health and Dementia: Free Cantonese Health Forum, April 8

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Eddy Elmer
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SAC Begins New Term

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

The Seniors Advisory Committee is beginning its new term this month. We are very happy to have five new members join us: Monica Camporese, Clemencia Gómez, Ashok Puri, Elaine Wass, and Honghao Xu. We hope to continue work on several important … Continue reading →

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Review of City’s Snow and Ice Removal Procedures

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased that Council has passed a motion today asking staff to provide a report on the City’s handling of snow and ice removal during December. The Park Board has commissioned a similar report. As street safety and accessibility are key priorities for our … Continue reading →

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Snow and Ice Removal

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Please remember that sidewalks can become very slippery during the winter. Please help prevent accidents by keeping the sidewalks around your home/business clear of ice and snow. While the City is responsible for clearing major thoroughfares, including bus routes, bridges, … Continue reading →

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Character Home Zoning Review

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The City is conducting an Character Home Zoning Review to look at options for the retention of heritage and character homes in single-family (RS) zoning districts. Geographic and zoning options are being explored that could result in changes to regulations … Continue reading →

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Accessible Path of Travel Policy Review, December 7

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

City of Vancouver Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability staff are conducting a policy review to explore opportunities for accessible paths of travel to low-density housing types.  The goal is to improve and streamline policies to make these homes more accessible for … Continue reading →

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Open Houses on Proposed Changes to West 10th Avenue

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

City staff are holding four open houses on the proposed changes to the West 10th Avenue Corridor (VGH Medical Precint): • Nov. 22, 4-7 p.m., Blusson Spinal Cord Centre • Nov. 23, 4-7 p.m., Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral • … Continue reading →

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Council of Councils Meeting

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

We are looking forward to next week’s Council of Councils meeting at City Hall, when all civic advisory committees meet to discuss our accomplishments over the last term and our goals for next term. Below are the slides we prepared outlining … Continue reading →

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Accessible Public Bathrooms Motion Passes

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

We are very pleased that Vancouver City Council has unanimously passed our motion calling for the consideration of accessible public toilets—a key element of an age-friendly city—in all planning projects. For some people, the uncertainty of access to public toilets … Continue reading →

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Accessible Bathrooms, Arbutus Greenway, and West 10th Avenue Corridor Motions

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

On November 2, Councillor Elizabeth Ball will be presenting three of our motions to Council: Increased Accessibility to Public Washrooms An Age-Friendly Arbutus Corridor Accessibility for Patients at West  10th Avenue Medical Facilities Our Chair, Colleen McGuinness, will be speaking … Continue reading →

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Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Eddy Elmer
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104-year-old woman a shining example of municipal programs’ success

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

A new report by the Columbia Institute says municipalities play a critical role in providing services to seniors: http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/british-columbia/104-year-old-municipal-programs-1.3810594

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Seniors, Socialization, and Health in Metro Vancouver

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The Columbia Institute has released a new report: “Our Future: Seniors, Socialization and Health.” The report, with input from eight seniors centres in Metro Vancouver, spotlights how municipalities are the frontline step in seniors’ health by offering a wide variety … Continue reading →

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Public Workshop About Future of Granville Island

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Register for workshop about future of Granville Island, October 15, Roundhouse Community Centre

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National Seniors’ Day Proclamation

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Very pleased that Mayor and Council have once again proclaimed October 1st to be National Seniors’ Day in the City of Vancouver.

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Join us October 1st for National Seniors’ Day

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Celebrate National Seniors’ Day with us at Jim Deva Plaza. Enjoy free entertainment, a book exchange, and hamburgers. Meet reps from the West End Seniors’ Network, West End-Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre, and SFU Lifelong Learning. Free admission.

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