Join us for our
Annual Christmas Luncheon and Kids' Party Saturday, December 1
Holiday Inn, North Shore
700 Lillooet Drive  Doors open 11:30 
Free Parking • No Stairs!
Turkey and Vegetarian Buffet • Desserts • Wine  •  Cash Prizes • Door Prizes 
Adults $20 • kids 15 and under free
Call 604-926-9075 to reserve your spot now!
DOWNLOAD the Disability Tax Credit guidelines here!
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OSTOMY CANADA SOCIETY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS 
Volunteers are needed for two committees to support persons living with an ostomy:
The Joint advocacy committee: is a group comprising NSWOCC members and members of Ostomy Canada. Our mission is to  advocate for  persons living with an ostomy  by leveraging opportunities for both financial support and improved access to medical services. We are Looking for 2 volunteers
Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Core Program update on Ostomy Supplies and National Insured Health benefits A committee has recently been formed to support indigenous persons living with an ostomy, recognizing and seeing solutions to the unique challenges faced by persons living in northern communities. This committee would benefit from the participation of a member of an ostomy chapter or peer group. If you would like to participate, please contact:
imacneil@magma.ca
Ian MacNeil
Co-Chair Joint advocacy committee
Focus on
​Positive Ostomy Awareness:

Vegan Ostomy Blog

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​Ostomy Lifestyle Blog 
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​DOWNLOAD the seventh printing of "A Handbook for New Ostomy Patients", a guidebook written and produced by the Vancouver Chapter for ostomates and their supporters everywhere. The seventh printing is made possible with the generous financial support of Nightingale Medical Supply Inc. and New West Ostomy Care and Supply.
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PHARMACARE COVERAGE OF OSTOMY SUPPLIES
Wondering what ostomy supplies are covered by Pharmacare?
Click here
WANT TO MEET OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SURGERY LIKE YOURS? Peer Support and Socials are held in many BC areas. Check listings on this page for one near you. All are free and all ages are welcome!
MAPLE RIDGE
Ostomy Peer Support Group
Next Gathering November 9     4 - 6 pm
​Unit 211 -3030 Lincoln Ave. Coquitlam V3B 6B4.
Maple Ridge    BC
Call 604-481-5433 for more information

​VICTORIA 
Ostomy Peer Support Group
NEXT MEETING November 19
Join us at 1 pm at Quality Foods Helmcken Store 2nd Floor Room A. 
Meetings scheduled for every third Monday of the month.  ​

FRASER VALLEY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Next Meeting: November 20
6:30 pm at Ricky's 19219 Ave. Langley, BC
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

COMOX VALLEY
​Ostomy Support Group
Coffee Reminder – Thursday November 15  at Quality Foods in Driftwood Mall, Courtenay. You will find us in their private meeting room on the 2nd floor behind the coffee bar and opposite the washrooms. We meet every 2 weeks so just drop in whenever you can.
CHRISTMAS DINNER - Our 8th Annual Christmas Dinner will be held on November 19th at the White Spot.  For more information or to reserve a spot please contact Betty at 250-871-4778 or e-mail her at betty.robertson@shaw.ca
MEETING DATES 2019: - Feb 4, April 8, June 10, and Oct 21 at 7 pm at the Comox Valley Community Health Centre, 961 England Avenue, Courtenay.
LAST MEETING SUMMARY CLICK HERE
MID ISLAND
Ostomy Support Group
Next Coffee date: TBA
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Informal coffee breaks are also held in the Second Floor meeting room at Country Grocer on Bowen Road in Nanaimo. (Watch this space for coffee dates.) 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
KAMLOOPS 
Ostomy Peer Support Group
Next Meeting: TBA
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. Membership is open to all persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare.
Place:     St.Andrews Lutheran Church
815 Renfrew Ave in North Kamloops
(Park on West side of church)
Speaker:       Zoey Bradshaw, RIH Vascular Program "Steps to a Healthy Heart"
Contact –  Edie at 250-819-0945
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
WEST KOOTENAY / NELSON
Ostomy Peer Support Group
Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each month except December
The West Kootenay group is a Nelson-based support group for people who have had, or are awaiting, ostomy surgery (gastrointestinal or urinary diversion). We offer peer support, information and friendship in a casual setting. All persons interested in ostomy rehabilitation, education and welfare are welcome.
NEW LOCATION: Gordon Road Wellness Centre
905 Gordon Road, Nelson
Broader Horizon Entrance (back of bldg)
For further information on upcoming meetings,
please contact: 250-352-5620
CHILLIWACK & AREA
​Ostomy Group
Unless otherwise specified, meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at
​1:30 (except January, July and August) at the Atchelitz Thresherman's Association, Canora Building, 44146 Luckakuck Way (Heritage Park), Chilliwack, BC
For more information:
dogod@yahoo.ca
604-824-2094
COWICHAN VALLEY
Ostomy Peer Support Group
How can we help you? 
Come and learn from our experiences! What questions do you have? Bring them along as well!! Come and see what it’s all about! 
Bring your spouse or support person! 
Meeting Dates: Second Tuesday of Each Month at 7:00 pm at 750 Trunk Road (Kiwanis Village) Duncan, BC
Information and directions, contact:  Dave Clark 250.715.5499
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