May 29 2019

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Seniors news, Transportation

Transit ride along, Nelson to Kaslo

Come and join us for this fun day of exploring the Kootenays on local transit! Come and join us for a day trip from Nelson to Kaslo. Tour the SS Moyie and have an early dinner. We will be leaving from Ward and Baker Bus stop at 12:00pm and back to Nelson by 7:00pm.

Mar 26 2019

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Seniors news, Transportation

Help Seniors in your Community!

We are so excited to launch our Kootenay Seniors Volunteer Driver Program (KSVDP) at the end of April! This great new program will offer affordable transportation 7 days a week for seniors who need transportation to access medical appointments – including Trail hospital – financial services, g...

Sep 18 2018

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Seniors news, Transportation

Job Posting: Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program Coordinator

The Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program Coordinator position is part of Nelson CARES Society’s Kootenay Seniors Program. The Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the program, reports to the Kootenay Seniors Program Manager and is supported by the Kootenay Seniors Transportation Working ...

Aug 20 2018

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Seniors news, Transportation

Casual Memberships Now Available at Kootenay Carshare

Kootenay Carshare Cooperative is now offering a new casual membership! There is no $500 membership share purchase required with a casual membership, and gas and insurance are always included. The casual membership structure is perfect for people who are looking to use a vehicle on a temporary basis,...

May 16 2018

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Transportation

Seniors Advocate – Report on Transportation

Seniors Advocate calls for new program to help with seniors transportation and makes several recommendations to improve existing programs. To read the full report on click here. For a copy  to print out, 

Nov 01 2017

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Seniors news, Transportation

Seniors Transit Ride Along to Trail Thursday November 30th 2017

Come join the West Kootenay Seniors Transportation Coordinator for a day out. Learn to navigate Transit within the region. The group will meet at Ward and Baker bus stop for 9:35am where they will ride the 99 Kootenay Connector bus to Castlegar. The group will then transfer to the 98 Columbia Connec...

Sep 25 2017

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Transportation

Shaw TV Community Producers program on Wheelchair accessible Van

Nelson CARES and Kootenay Carshare staff and volunteers recently participated in the Shaw TV Community Producers program. Click on the icon below to see a great little video about the wheelchair accessible van now available to seniors in Nelson and area. Learn how Nelson CARES’ West Kootenay Seniors...

Jul 12 2017

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Transportation

Medications and Driving

8 out of 10 senior drivers take regular medications, however most are unaware of how these medications affect their ability to drive safely. Driving under the influence of prescription drugs can jeopardize safe driving. A new website has been created and launched by the American Automobile Associati...

Jun 29 2017

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Seniors news, Transportation

Wheelchair Accessible Van

Kootenay Carshare now has a wheelchair accessible van! Any community member can join Carshare and book a wheelchair van when they need one, paying only for the hours they used it and the kilometers they drove. The wheelchair accessible van was added to the Carshare fleet with support from Nelson CAR...

Feb 16 2017

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Seniors news, Transportation

Seniors Transit Trip to Trail

Come Join the West Kootenay Seniors Transportation Coordinator for a day out on Transit. Wednesday March 22nd Leave downtown Nelson Ward and Baker bus stop at 9:43am Lunch and cards at Trail Seniors Branch 47 Leave Trail at 3:10pm to return to Nelson Call Dana at 250-352-2708 for details and to regi...

Nov 15 2016

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Transportation

Seniors Face Challenges

Powell River seniors face challenges: City lacks infrastructure required for suitable retirement community David Brindle / Powell River Peak (online) November 9, 2016 For many seniors in Powell River, the sunset years can be more worrisome than wonderful. Raymonde Gagnon said she and her husband, bo...

Oct 11 2016

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Seniors news, Transportation

Seniors Advocate to survey handyDART users

B.C.’s Seniors Advocate is asking 30,000  HandyDART users how well the service is helping them meet their transportation needs. HandyDART is a door-to-door service provided by TransLink, BC Transit, and their service providers for passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to ...

Jun 27 2016

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Transportation

RDCK Hopes to Roll out Transit Improvements

May 26 2016

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Seniors news, Transportation

Driver’s license symbolizes freedom

Apr 20 2016

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Seniors news, Transportation

Free Ride on Friday, April 22nd

Apr 18 2016

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Transportation

Kaslo Seniors Fair

Apr 07 2016

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Seniors news, Transportation

Come Meet the Seniors Transportation Cooridnator

Apr 06 2016

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Seniors news, Transportation

Seniors Transportation Coordinator

Apr 04 2016

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Seniors news, Transportation

B.C. government Compass cards to Bus Pass holders