Kamloops-Thompson Retired Teachers' Association

04/23/2025

Have you ever thought about who would make decisions for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself?
On take time to:
✅Talk to your loved ones about health care wishes
✅Choose someone you trust
✅Write it down
Learn more - https://www.bc-cpc.ca/acp/

04/23/2025

Heritage tidbits....

Q: In 1935, hundreds of unemployed men in Vancouver paraded through which department store, when police responded and a riot broke out?
A: Hudson's Bay

On April 23, 1935 — as the human tragedy of the Great Depression dragged on — hundreds of unemployed men in Vancouver paraded through the Hudson's Bay (HBC) store in Vancouver. A leader gave a short speech listing their demands for "work and wages". When police arrived and tried to remove them from the store, a riot broke out. Later that day, Mayor McGeer read the "Riot Act" at Victory Square, ordering the men to disperse.

Read more in our April newsletter, link in bio.

04/23/2025

Only a few more days until CRA Tax deadline. Have you considered these?

Did you know there are tax credits that can help put money back in your pocket? 😄

Make sure to claim all the tax credits you are eligible for – and don’t forget to share this info with your loved ones!

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/U4CI50V3x6O

04/23/2025

If you know someone who is retired this or next year. Please share this one of many online workshops.

Join BCRTA Pre-Retirement Online Workshop – Understanding your pensions and benefits!
These workshops have the information you need to confidently create a retirement plan.
Date: April 23rd at 7:00pm PST
Sign up here: https://bcrta.ca/register

04/23/2025

Are you a health care provider looking to deepen your knowledge of chronic pain?
The BC ECHO for Chronic Pain is a free, virtual community of practice that leverages interprofessional specialist knowledge to support BC health care providers with the knowledge, resources, and support to provide immediate care in their communities to people living with pain.

➡️For more information and to register, visit: https://painbc.ca/health-professionals/education/echo

04/23/2025

In Kamloops, we do things....

🌱Event Recap: Kamloops Thompson Retired Teachers’ Association. 🌞
Last Monday Kamloops Branch organized a visit to Gardengate. Robert Wright, Manager of Gardengate, guided the group through the site and explained its operations. He also shared information about how and when you can purchase plants and vegetables as well as invited to attend the community events hosted by Gardengate. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this event!

04/17/2025

Our BCRTA President spoke so eloquently at the BCTF AGM Springbreak Conference in March. Here she was interviewed by CBC's Stephen Quinn.

On March 27, BCRTA President Caroline Malm was a panelist on CBC Radio’s The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, discussing seniors issues in the 2025 Federal Election. Thank you, Caroline, for speaking up for retirees! Listen the episode here: https://bcrta.ca/seniors-panel-on-federal-party-promises/

04/17/2025

Do you like to save money on purchases??

Did you know that BCRTA members get significant discounts and other special offers from our many Members’ Advantage Program partners? Today we are featuring Endless Savings and More (ESM). Download the BCRTA version of the ESM Mobile App to save on everyday purchases from hundreds of businesses including national chain retailers, service, and travel providers. This program is available to BCRTA members and their families. Visit:https://www.esmobileapp.com/files/WelcomeBCRTA.pdf

04/17/2025

To help with questions to ask candidates....Also, KTRTA sent this Election 2025 Primer out by email to our members. Check your junk folder if you are not able to find it in your inbox.

BCRTA has been working with our colleagues across Canada to identify the issues that matter to retirees in the 2025 Federal Election. Read our election primer here: https://bcrta.ca/election-2025-issues-primer/