Finance Update November 2021
The Finance Committee met for the first time this fiscal year on October 25, 2021. New members Terry Green and Elaine Thompson joined returning members Arnie Lambert, Caroline Malm (Chair), Dave Scott,...
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Valentine 2022
Join us on this page on Feb 14 at 10AM as we celebrate friendship in retirement at our Valentine Boogie! Hear about the latest BCRTA Travel news, learn about Endless Savings from our Advantage...
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Valentine Basket For A Friend Contest
Enter for your chance to win matching gift baskets for you and a friend! Use the form below. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kz4rtkal-0c5615fad32312517d0f401e46db8afc{ height:50px; }...
View ArticleSleep and Your Health
BCRTA Well-being Committee Chair Pat Thiesen interviews Chantale Pamplin and Rav Johal about sleep and our health, common problems and steps to take to ensure better sleep. For more info, visit...
View ArticleGolden Star Awards Deadline April 15, 2022
The Excellence in Public Education Committee has been exploring ways to share our teaching achievements and experiences with new generations who are developing their professional skills. We are...
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An Open Letter to Members of Retired Teachers of Ontario RTOERO
October 18, 2024 An Open Letter to RTOERO Members From retired educators across Canada In a few days corporate members of the Retired Teachers of Ontario will be having an open discussion regarding a...
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Canada Pension Plan Investments – Free ZOOM Webinar on November 21
BCRTA is pleased to join with other public sector retiree associations from BC to sponsor an informative ZOOM webinar presented by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. This webinar is suitable...
View ArticleAppraising Special Objects – Gale Pirie – BCRTA Conference 2024
Gale Pirie – Appraising Special Objects. Retired from a successful career in public education, Gale has been an appraiser on CBC’s Canadian Antiques Roadshow, and has many years of experience valuing...
View ArticleGolden Star Awards – BCRTA Conference 2024
Margaret Sutton highlights the Golden Star Award celebrating programs that feature the interaction of seniors and students. The post Golden Star Awards – BCRTA Conference 2024 appeared first on BC...
View ArticlePostScript Awards 2024 Best Personal Experience Article
Christina Schenkel-Goldt is the winner of the 2024 PostScript Excellence Award for Best Personal Experience Article, for her piece “Days of Magic”. You can read the article from the Summer 2023 issue...
View ArticlePostScript Awards 2024 Best Travel Article
Doug Macleod is winner of the 2024 PostScript Excellence Award for Best Travel Article, for his piece “Celtic Colours”. You can read the article from the Winter 2023 issue of PostScript Magazine at...
View ArticlePostScript Awards 2024 Best Art or Photograph
Lon Smith is winner of the PostScript Excellence Award 2024 for best Art or Photograph for his wonderful collection of Cultus Lake images. See Lon’s photos and article in the Spring 2024 issue of...
View ArticleNotary Public – Hilde Deprez – BCRTA Conference 2024
Hilde Deprez shares her expert overview on getting your affairs in order: wills, power of attorney, medical representation agreements, and preventing elder abuse. The post Notary Public – Hilde Deprez...
View ArticleClassrooms Without Walls – David Falconer – BCRTA Conference 2024
Part One BCRTA Conference keynote speaker David Falconer. After retiring from teaching in BC, David Falconer has taught in locations around the world. He new project: retired teachers around the world...
View Article2025 TPP Cost of Living Announced
The BC Teachers’ Pension Plan (TPP) has announced the cost of living adjustment (COLA) of BC retired teacher pensions for 2025. In December of each year, the TPP Board of Trustees takes note of the...
View ArticleTax Tips for the 2024 Tax Year – for Retired Educators
Each year BCRTA prepares a basic guide to help our members make the most of your annual tax return. BCRTA does not offer income tax advice, but here are some common issues and deductions to keep in...
View ArticleSeniors’ Panel on Federal Party Promises
On March 27, BCRTA President Caroline Malm was a panelist on CBC Radio’s The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, discussing seniors issues in the 2025 Federal Election. Thank you, Caroline, for speaking...
View ArticleElection 2025 – Issues Primer
Learn about the issues that affect you in this election. Read BCRTA's 2025 Election Booklet BCRTA has been working with our colleagues across Canada to identify the issues that matter to retirees in...
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