Host:Dawn Hemingway

1-1:30pm: Dan Levitt, Seniors Advocate for British Columbia, speaks about  a review underway to better understand long-term care supply and demand issues in the province; in particular, a survey to hear from family caregivers about their experiences helping a loved one access publicly-funded long-term care in BC. Other work of the Office of the Seniors Advocate; including recent reports and upcoming issues are also discussed.  Contact info: Phone: 1-877-952-3181 (toll free) or Email: [email protected] or Website: www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca.

1:30-2pm: Jason Hauser, Housing Manager, Advocating for Women and Community (AWAC), shares information about the upcoming “Coldest Night of the Year Events” taking place on Saturday, February 22nd beginning at 4pm (go to AWAC website to register) as well as about other programs, work and initiatives underway at AWAC. Contact info: Phone: 1-250-562-6262 or Email:  [email protected] or Website: https://www.awaccommunityservices.org/ .