Jim Mann, who spent his career working for Air Canada, was first diagnosed with dementia in 2007. He’s been volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia ever since. Photo: Mohammed J. Alsaber A few years ago, Jim Mann took…
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A 2025 Ipsos poll found that 80 per cent of Canadians over the age of 55 with pets reported social and emotional gains from their furry or feathery friends. Sage offers some tips on getting the right one. Mr. Fritz…
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In an Abacus Data national survey, 67 per cent of respondents agreed that the cost of living where they live is the worst they remember. These days nobody’s loving their grocery bill. According to Statistics Canada, in September the price…
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Some changes to the pensions and benefits in Budget 2025 are welcome while others are decidedly not. On Nov. 18, 2025, the federal government presented C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, which at the time of writing, had completed its second…
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As Gisèle Tassé-Goodman learned more about Federal Retirees, she became increasingly passionate about applying her governance leadership to advance the organization’s advocacy agenda. She is now doing just that as Federal Retirees’ national board chair. Tassé-Goodman was photographed at Zibi,…
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From left, MP Tako van Popta, met with constituent Angela Cheung; Leslie Gaudette, board member and president of the Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of B.C.; Linda Shiefke, a constituent; and Fraser Valley West branch president Ian Spence. Advocacy is…
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A study found that the rising cost of living and fear of running out of money were the biggest concerns of respondents over the age of 50. For the last three years, in partnership with the Environics Institute for Survey…
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In October, Federal Retirees hosted a workshop with women veterans to share knowledge, build advocacy and form connections to advance recommendations from the Invisible No More report. June Smart participated in the workshop. Photo: Dave Chan Hope that things will…
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Nvidia Corporation’s stock jumped from $5.90 USD in January 2020 to $182 USD in August 2025. The company’s chips power artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have infiltrated most large companies and organizations in a euphoria of spending — businesses…
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Stephanie McLean, secretary of state for seniors, plans to tackle fraud and scams against seniors, and also promises to defend federal defined-benefit pensions and promote similar pensions across the country. Photo: Adrian Lam When Stephanie McLean was a member of…
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Sharon Ross has received countless awards over her lifetime, including, most recently, the Order of Canada from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon. If Sharon Diane Brown Ross of Halifax was surprised when she received the Order of Canada last April, it…
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Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin was president of the Liberal Party of Canada and a senator for 20 years, and at 80, she’s still working. At 80, Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin remains a marvel of initiative and energy, still offering her services to others with…
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