Category Archives: Safety

Vancouver Police Seniors’ Health and Safety Fair, July 19

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Eddy Elmer
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Enhanced Snow Response Plan

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased that both the City and the Park Board have unveiled an enhanced snow removal response plan, informed by lessons from last year’s unexpected snow storm. Changes include expanded snow removal coverage (e.g., on pedestrian pathways), enhanced response … Continue reading →

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SAC Position on West 10th Avenue Corridor (Health Precinct) Design

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

On May 17, we will be addressing Council and explaining our position on the proposed changes for the West 10th Avenue Corridor (The Health Precinct). Below is the text of a letter we approved and sent to Council in advance of the meeting, where the … 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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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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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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Arbutus Greenway Open Houses

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Have your say about the Arbutus Greenway at one of these upcoming open houses: – Kitsilano – September 17, 1 – 3 pm – Marpole – September 21, 7 – 9 pm – Kerrisdale – September 22, 7 – 9 … Continue reading →

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SAC Passes Motion Regarding Medical Precinct

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

Today the Committee passed the following motion regarding proposed changes to the “Medical Precinct” along West 10th Avenue. MOVED by Dellie Lidyard SECONDED by Eva Wadolna WHEREAS In 2013, Council ratified the City’s plan to seek formal recognition from the … Continue reading →

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Motion Regarding Improvements to Street Lighting

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

The SAC is pleased that our Committee liaison, Councillor Tony Tang, will be presenting a motion regarding improvements to street lighting at next week’s Council meeting. This motion is adapted from the Committee’s earlier motion, which we passed last year with support from … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Earns Designation as an Age-Friendly Community

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

The Committee is pleased to announce that we were successful in our application to have Vancouver designated as an Age-Friendly Community by the Province of British Columbia. Cities achieve this designation after establishing an advisory committee, securing a local government resolution, conducting … Continue reading →

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SAC Passes Motion to Improve Street Lighting

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

The Committee has been very concerned about poor lighting levels across the city. Tardy replacement of burnt out street lamps and lack of sufficient lampposts along sidewalks and intersections is a serious impediment to the safety and mobility of older … Continue reading →

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BC Association of Community Response Networks

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

At our last SAC meeting, Barbara Kirby from the British Columbia Association of Community Response Networks gave a PowerPoint presentation about the role of community response networks. Community response networks (CRNs) are groups of concerned community members who co-ordinate networks … Continue reading →

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City Approves Approves First-Ever Age-Friendly Action Plan

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased to report that City Council has approved Vancouver’s first-ever Age-Friendly Action Plan— a series of over 60 actions that the City can take to help make Vancouver a more safe, inclusive, and engaging city for older adults. These … Continue reading →

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All-Candidates Debate on Seniors’ Issues, May 1

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

MLA candidates for the Vancouver-Fraserview riding will be debating seniors’ issues on Wednesday, May 1st, 7-8:30pm, at the South Vancouver Adult Day Centre, 3076 East 49th Avenue at Kerr. The debaters will be Suzanne Anton (Liberal), Stuart Mackinnon (Green), and … Continue reading →

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Who to Call: Non-Emergency Phone Numbers in Vancouver

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

SAC members Eddy Elmer, Eva Wadolna, and Sharon Fenton attended an informative presentation today by the West End Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre: “Who to Call.” Constable Jennifer Luccock gave an overview of the phone numbers that older adults in … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting at Kerrisdale Community Centre: December 7

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Eddy Elmer

As part of our effort to reach out to older adults in the community, the Seniors Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting on Friday, December 7, 10am-noon, in the seniors’ lounge at the Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West … Continue reading →

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Aging in a Changing World: 41st Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Eva Wadolna

The Canadian Association on Gerontology’s 41st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, was in Vancouver this year, from October 18-20. Thanks to funding from the West End Seniors Network, I was able to attend the conference. Hosted by the Department of … Continue reading →

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