The Official Newsletter of the BCRTA

Revolutionary Thoughts for Retirees and Seniors
At different stages of our lives there are many pressures that…

Finance Updates January 2019
Between the end of November and the end of January we signed…

National Petition for Pension Security Launched by ACER-CART
The Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (ACER-CART) has…

Flash Sale - France, Spain & Portugal - Limited Time
Don’t blink or you’ll miss the savings!
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TPP announces 2.2% increase for 2019
The BC Teachers' Pension Plan has announced a 2.2% cost of living…

A Christmas to Remember
On December 25, 1976, I experienced the real meaning of Christmas…

Speak Up For Pension Security by Dec 21!
The security of our pensions is of highest importance to BCRTA…

BCRTA Advantage Program Offers Shopping Value
BCRTA members are encouraged to view potential savings from our…

Tuned In and Teched Up
Being involved in many organizations, including my role as Rector’s…

Keeping in Touch: BCRTA Online and in Print
The Communications Committee is pleased by the direction in which…

SPECIAL REPORT: ARE BC RETIRED TEACHERS FALLING BEHIND?
The Pension and Benefits Committee was asked by delegates to…

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION GRANTS PROVIDE LASTING EFFECTS
We have just learned that a 2016 Excellence Award winner…

Proportional Representation: Opinions For and Against
Two BCRTA Members Offer Thoughts on PR
British Columbia is having…


Opinion: No, PR is a Bad Idea
First Past the Post (FPTP) is how BC has voted…

AGM Passes Motion to Study Cost of Living Adjustments
Pension and Benefits Committee to Report on Inflation Protection
Members…

2018-2019 BCRTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Delegates to the 2018 AGM elected a new Board of Directors, led…


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The Mystery Teacher Who Gave Him Confidence
Was his extraordinary success based on a lie? Author Michael…

Nelson's Vision
Over the years readers have enjoyed BCRTA member Nelson Winterburn's…

Gordon Smith Gallery Seeks Educators
Volunteer Opportunity: Gallery Attendant at the Gordon Smith…

Summer is Here
Why We Shouldn’t Retire From Our Mid-year Break
Do you remember…

Seeking Mentors En Francais
Intéressé(e) à partager votre expérience avec une jeune personne…

Stroke More Deadly for Women: HSF Report
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recently released a…

Finance Updates June 2018
Growing the membership base was the number one goal of the BCRTA…

Comox Valley Branch Renewed
The Comox Valley RTA Executive: (left to right) Treasurer…

Canadian Medical Association Seniors Survey
The national body of retired teachers ACER-CART is notifying…

Roger Wong
PostScript Magazine is pleased to introduce Dr. Roger Wong as…



Strategic Plan Update May 2018
BCRTA’s 1st Vice-President Provides Insight Into Recent Initiatives
Why…

Target Versus Defined Benefit Plans
Target Benefit Plans and Defined Benefit Plans: What is the Difference? Dale…

BCRTA Hires Executive Director
The BCRTA’s Board of Directors are very happy to announce that…


Johnson 2018 Scholarship Applications
With a Johnson scholarship behind you, you have everything in…
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