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All meetings are cancelled until Covid risks are lower. Until we can meet in person again, please consider the virtual Zoom meetings that are offered.

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Disability Tax Credit 
English Version
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For those folks who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit but didn’t apply before Sept 25th, the Federal Gov’t has extended the application deadline to  Dec 31. See link to article below.
 
The article also provides the dates that those folks with currently valid DTC certificates can expect their one time payment.

 
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.benzinga.com/amp/content/18038015 


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A Handbook for New Ostomy Patients -- download the latest edition by clicking on the image
PHARMACARE COVERAGE OF OSTOMY SUPPLIES
Wondering what ostomy products and services are covered by BC Pharmacare? Click on the link below:
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FIND AN OSTOMY NURSE
​IN YOUR AREA
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OSTOMY WEBSITES & BLOGS

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MINUTES FROM SEP 26 AGM
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NEW TO ZOOM? CHECK OUT THIS
HOW-TO VIDEO!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5eRDdoA2jlM_4mYkeF4ciJiv0zXbcaYf&mc_cid=bb904a312f&mc_eid=b54c4cc580
2021 ZOOM MEETINGS:

20 - 50 OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP January 27 @ 7:00pm
Topic: Under 50's group, with Dr. Jan Hajek, Infectious disease 
email unitedostomy2017@gmail.com for an invite

​LifeCare OSTOMY
Next ZOOM Wednesday Feb 17 @ 7:00pm
Topic TBA

contact judy@lifecare1.ca
to be included on the invitation list

VANCOUVER UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATION
TBA in March
email autodraw@shaw.ca to be included on the invitation list


KAMLOOPS OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Next ZOOM TBA
For information on the next Kamloops Zoom meeting contact:
epletzer@shaw.ca


Ostomy Support Meetings are cancelled in all areas
Please check with your local support group contact for updates
Bladder Cancer Support Group
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Get together with others who have or have had bladder cancer. Share your experience and learn from others. Not only for people who have a urostomy, this group welcomes anyone with a bladder cancer diagnosis.
Third Tuesday of every month (except August) at the Bonsor 55+ Seniors Centre – 6533 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby – located close to Metrotown Skytrain Station. Meetings are on the 2nd floor, from 7:30pm to 9pm.
Contact Joe Aiga at 604-313-6336 or
joeaiga-bccvan@shaw.ca for more information.
CHILLIWACK OSTOMY GROUP
Meetings Cancelled until this damn virus goes away
We meet the third Monday of each month at 1:30 pm (except January, July and August) 
Where: Atchelitz Threshermen's Association,
​Canora Building
44146 Luckakuck (Heritage Park) Chilliwack
COMOX VALLEY
​Ostomy Support Group
Next Coffee Date: ALL DATES CANCELLED
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, all coffee dates are cancelled for the foreseeable future.  As things improve, the next date will be posted.  Once we resume in person gatherings, coffee get togethers will be held at 1:30 pm at Quality Foods in Driftwood Mall.  Once you are on the 2nd floor go to the left to get your coffee, etc. and then go behind the coffee bar and towards the washrooms.  The meeting room is opposite the washrooms.  We will have a sign on the door that says “CVO SUPPORT GROUP COFFEE MEETING”.  
When we resume meetings they will be at 7 pm at the Public Health Unit (formerly called Comox Valley Community Health Centre), 961 England Ave, Courtenay.  
LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE
COQUITLAM
​Ostomy Peer Support Group 

2020 Meeting Schedule: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED AT THIS TIME
Contact: 604-992-4590
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS


COWICHAN VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group

NO MEETINGS AT THIS TIME
How can we help you? Bring your questions, tips and advice to share with others in this area!
Information contact: Dave Clark 250-715-5499
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FRASER VALLEY
Ostomy Support Group

Next Meeting: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED
An informal gathering for people who have, had, or are awaiting ostomy surgery (ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy) Meet new people and share your experiences or sit back and listen –it’s up to you! 
Where:  Ricky’s at 19219 56 Ave Langley, BC V3S 8V9 
6:30 pm at Ricky's 19219 Ave. Langley, BC
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
KAMLOOPS
Ostomy Support Group
Ostomates supporting Ostomates
The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group is a group both for persons who have had, or are awaiting, ostomy surgery (gastrointestinal or urinary diversion) and for their families, partners, caregivers and friends. Our support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences, feelings, coping strategies, as well as firsthand information about living with an ostomy.
Participation is open to all persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare.
DATE:    First Tuesday of the Month (Feb-May, Oct-Nov) 
Next Meeting: ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED FOR THE TIME BEING
Time:      3:00-4:30pm
Place:     St.Andrews Lutheran Church
815 Renfrew Ave in North Kamloops
(Park on West side of church)
Speaker:       Debbie Cosgrove-Swan, RN, CIC, CCOHN
Immunizations for the Older Population
For additional information:
Contact –  Edie at 250-819-0945
For additional information:
Contact –  Edie at 250-819-0945

MID ISLAND (Nanaimo & Area)
Ostomy Support Group

Next Coffee Break: CANCELLED
Informal coffee breaks are held in the Second Floor meeting room at Country Grocer on Bowen Road in Nanaimo. Access is via the stairs through the door to the left of the entrance to the store’s cafeteria.
These are not business oriented get-togethers but rather just a group of ostomates, families and friends who meet once a month to spend some time in informal conversation and discussions on the various aspects of living with an ostomy. New people are always made welcome to the group!
ET Consultations Available in this area: ETs Colette MacAskill and Linda Penney provide services every Tues, Wed and Thurs. To make an appointment, contact Pharmasave at #250-740-3880, ext 2
CLICK HERE FOR MID-ISLAND NEWS
VICTORIA
Ostomy Peer Support Group

Regular Meetings are cancelled. When we resume next year (we hope) the location will be the regular:
Location:  Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Room A, 2nd Floor
Please Note the Following:
Ostomy Nurse, Pamela Bocoquentin will be speaking at our meeting on January 20th! 

Reminder:  For those of you that have memberships with the Vancouver Chapter
Membership for 2021 will be due this fall. 
Contact:    Marney – 778-426-4576
For more information:
​marnreg@shaw.ca


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