Category Archives: Transportation

Jan 27 2022

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New E Learning: Changing Gears-Retiring from Driving

Retiring from driving, also known as driving cessation, either voluntarily or otherwise, can profoundly impact a person’s life. Learn about the warning signs that may indicate unsafe driving habits; age-related health conditions and other […]

Oct 21 2021

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A Letter of Appreciation from the Senior Advocate of BC

Jul 21 2021

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Volunteer Driver’s Needed

Our Volunteer Driver Program offers door to door, low cost rides for seniors to access medical appointments, financial services, and other necessities. Volunteers are compensated for mileage.

Dec 18 2020

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Snow Shoveling For Seniors

We need volunteers! There are seniors in our community that can use some help. If you can lend a hand shoveling snow, give us a call at (778)463-5247. Thank you!

Aug 20 2018

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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 […]

May 16 2018

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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 […]

Nov 01 2017

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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 […]

Sep 25 2017

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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 […]

Jul 12 2017

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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 […]

Jun 29 2017

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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 […]

Feb 16 2017

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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 […]

Nov 15 2016

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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 […]

Oct 11 2016

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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 […]

Jun 27 2016

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RDCK Hopes to Roll out Transit Improvements

May 26 2016

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Driver’s license symbolizes freedom

Apr 20 2016

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Free Ride on Friday, April 22nd

Apr 18 2016

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Kaslo Seniors Fair

Apr 07 2016

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Come Meet the Seniors Transportation Cooridnator

Apr 04 2016

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B.C. government Compass cards to Bus Pass holders

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805 Nelson Avenue, Nelson BC V1L 0C5
250 352 2708
info@kootenayseniors.ca
KOOTENAY SENIORS a project of: Nelson CARES Society

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