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Advocacy group says B.C. seniors should have free shingles, RSV vaccinesThe Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), one of the largest advocacy groups in Canada for older community members, says it wants to see the B.C. government “honour seniors” by funding expert-recommended vaccination programs. Cassidy Mosconi has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 2
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CARP talks big issues affecting seniors in 2024We check in with Bill VanGorder from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons to touch on a number of issues from the impact of Loblaws getting rid of 50% discount on select food items to the housing crunch in Nova Scotia.Global News Morning HalifaxJan 19
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Calls for province to provide free shingles vaccinesShingles is a painful disease, but the vaccines to prevent it are not free. Now, advocates say it’s time they do just that. Ramona Kaptyn with the Canadian Association of Retired Persons talks about why it would be beneficial, particularly for seniors.Global News Morning BCSep 10, 2023
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Election issues for older CanadiansGlobal News Morning’s Kahla Evans checks in with the Canadian Association of Retired Persons to see what challenges older Canadians are facing in this upcoming election.CanadaSep 2, 2021
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CARP Nova Scotia talks senior protectionBill VanGorder of Canadian Association of Retired Persons stopped by to talk about senior protection in Nova Scotia.Jan 4, 2016
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Canadian Association for Retired Persons asks Saskatchewan government for fee reliefThe provincial government has asked pharmacies to only dispense prescriptions every 30 days, but one organization says that’s having a serious impact on seniors’ wallets.Global News at 10 ReginaMay 6, 2020
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The shocking and disturbing conditions residents face at long term care homesMarissa Lennox, Policy Chief & Officer at the Canadian Association for Retired Persons, breaks down the Canadian Armed Forces report that found long term care residents face abuse and neglect.The Morning ShowMay 27, 2020