The Official Newsletter of the BCRTA

TAX TIPS for the 2020 Tax Year
Once again we present BCRTA members a guide to help you make…

Immunization Registration
Source: Government of BC Vaccine Information
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/vaccines
We…

Census 2021 Opportunities
As retirees many of us are looking for opportunities to become…

Coffee Contest a Hit - Big Turnout for Online Christmas Event
BCRTA offered members a chance to have “coffee with a friend”…

Excellence in Public Education February 2021
GOLDEN STAR AWARDS 2021
The committee asks Branch presidents…

BCRTA Continues Efforts in Support of Pharmacare
The establishment of Universal Pharmacare is an advocacy goal…

BCRTA Member Discounts on Perkopolis
As a member of BCRTA, you are entitled to discount offers from…

ACER-CART Feb 2021
Here is the latest news from our national organization of retired…

BC Recovery Benefit
Check to see if you qualify. The BC Recovery Benefit (the…

Teachers' Pension Plan Update: Sustainability in These Times
Here are some highlights of the recently released 2019 Annual…

Christmas Greeting 2020 from President Grace Wilson
There is something magical about the holiday season: our…

DEC 2020 Travel Insurance Set to Resume - Important Details
It is renewal season for all Johnsons’ Medoc and Prestige policy…

Golden Star Awards Continue for 2021
BCRTA is pleased to offer the 2021 Golden Star Awards Program.…

Communications Committee Focuses on Branch Newsletters
At a recent meeting The Board approved the establishment of a…

Finance Committee Gets Expert Support
The Finance Committee is in a process of reviewing the fundamentals…

BC Reports to ACER-CART on Brian Day Case
Jo-Ann Lauber’s comprehensive article on the Dr. Brian Day…

BCRTA ADVOCATES FOR HI-DOSE FLU SHOT
FOR ALL SENIORS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA On behalf of the BCRTA,…

ANTI-BOREDOM MEASURES!
YES, fun-seekers, you can stay in touch with others in novel…

Pat Brady 1937-2020
Patrick (Pat) T. Brady, CD, B. Ed
President, BCRTA 2000 –…

Retirement Planning Online Workshops
The important decisions that will determine your retirement lifestyle
should…

Old Favourites, New Favourites
Old favourites are reassuring, safe, and reliable but maybe just…

Why Did I Become a Member of BCRTA?
For all of my thirty-four years of teaching, I was a member of…

ACER-CART West: Highlights Fall 2020
The October meeting of the Western Region of ACER-CART took place…

Finance Update November 2020
Travel and gathering restrictions resulted in a decision to hold…

ACER-CART Launches Renewed Website
Canada's national retiree organization for educators is the Canadian…

Pension Report Highlights November 2020
10-year Annualized Return Remains Well Above Target
The 2019…

Excellence in Public Education November 2020
At its meeting on October 27, 2020 the Excellence in Public…

Q & A with Dr. Steve Morgan
Conference moderator Arnie Lambert facilitated a question and…

Keynote 2020: Isobel Mackenzie Seniors Advocate of BC
Presentation and Q & A from BCRTA's 2020 Conference,…

Keynote 2020: Dr. Roger Wong
This presentation and Q & A were part of BCRTA's 2020…

Success for Online 2020 Conference and AGM
BCRTA Online Conference and AGM Well-received
On October 2…

2020 Branch Membership Awards
As part of BCRTA's Oct 2 Conference day, Membership Committee…

Wilson Heads 2020-2021 BCRTA Board
Grace Wilson Named President
The 75th Meeting of the BCRTA saw…

Johnson Insurance Update 2020
Johnson Representative Lisa Hansen shares an update on insurance…

Clough Awarded Life Membership
Past President Joins Exclusive Group

Golden Star Awards BCRTA Conference 2020
Excellence in Public Education Committee Chair Caroline Malm…
Archive
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