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PHOTOS FROM OSTOMY CANADA YOUTH CAMP 2022 
(photos courtesy S & C Currie and Lisa Gausman
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OSTOMY ACADEMY: EDUCATION FOR EVERY OSTOMATE
A quarterly online educational seminar, powered by 11 Health, to bring trusted and comprehensive ostomy information to all members of the ostomy community. Top experts, medical professionals, and experienced ostomates will focus on a new series of quality of life topics in each presentation with special attention given to emotional well-being strategies. Sponsored by UOAA.
To learn more and register for free YouTube clips: Ostomy Academy. Education for Every Ostomate
Travel Certificate in Multiple Languages:
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Disability Tax Credit 
English Versionbrochure-dtc_brochure_dec2021_english-final.pdf
French Version
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
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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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OSTOMATE AND THE CITY
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MINUTES FROM June 18 2022 meeting
2023 MEETINGS:

Under 50s
OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Next ZOOM  TBA

Contact unitedostomy2017@gmail.com to get a Zoom invite

VANCOUVER UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATION
TBA

VICTORIA
Ostomy Peer Support Group

We hope to resume regular indoor meetings at a later date this year. The location will be the regular:
Location:  Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Room A, 2nd Floor
Contact:    Marney – 778-426-4576
For more information:
​marnreg@shaw.ca

​LifeCare OSTOMY
Next Zoom TBA
contact
judy@lifecare1.ca for more information

COMOX VALLEY
​Ostomy Support Group
Coffee Dates:  
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Mar 27
April 10, 24
May 8, 29
June 12, 26

Our bi-weekly coffee get togethers are starting again. They 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”.  
Our evening meetings will remain on hold.   
In-Person Ostomy Support Meetings are starting up in some 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
CONTACT 
cecrempel@telus.net 
for next meeting dates

Where: Atchelitz Threshermen's Association,
​Canora Building
44146 Luckakuck (Heritage Park) Chilliwack
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 SUSPENDED
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
MID ISLAND (Nanaimo & Area)
Ostomy Support Group

Next Coffee Break: SUSPENDED
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
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