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BCRTA Member Discounts on Perkopolis
As a member of BCRTA, you are entitled to discount offers from our Advantage Partner Perkopolis.com. There is no fee, your BCRTA membership number gets you in the door. Here are just some of the...
View ArticleBCRTA Continues Efforts in Support of Pharmacare
The establishment of Universal Pharmacare is an advocacy goal of BCRTA and our national partners in ACER-CART. The Well-Being Committee and the BC Retired Teachers’ Association (BCRTA) has been...
View ArticleExcellence in Public Education February 2021
GOLDEN STAR AWARDS 2021 The committee asks Branch presidents to please remind current active teachers in their districts that the deadline for applications for Golden Star Awards is April 15th. We know...
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Coffee Contest a Hit – Big Turnout for Online Christmas Event
BCRTA offered members a chance to have “coffee with a friend” in December with a special giveaway contest. BCRTA members could enter their name and the name of a friend. Winners received a...
View ArticleCensus 2021 Opportunities
As retirees many of us are looking for opportunities to become involved in community activities that extend beyond the teaching workplace. Some of us do it out of a feeling of giving back for what we...
View ArticleImmunization 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 are all eagerly awaiting news on...
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TAX TIPS for the 2020 Tax Year
Once again we present BCRTA members a guide to help you make the most of your annual tax return. Of course BCRTA does not offer income tax advice, but here are some common issues and deductions to keep...
View ArticleTax Credits That Help Caregivers
Oscar* would not disagree that 2020 was a terrible year. COVID-19 had effectively imprisoned him at home. Then Eleanor, his spouse, had been disabled by a stroke and now requires special care,...
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COVID VACCINATION UPDATE MARCH 2 2020
The Government of BC has issued a progress update with projected dates for vaccine availability in British Columbia, by age group. Here is a graphic that summarizes the plan: Source:...
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BCRTA Spring 2021 Spa Package Giveaway! Enter by April 22 2021
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered and congratulations to our winners! SPRING GIVEAWAY! WIN A SPA RETREAT PACKAGE FOR YOU AND A FRIEND! A package of getaway experience items delivered...
View ArticleSpring into Motion – Online Event 10 AM April 22, 2021
BCRTA is pleased to invite you to an online event as we celebrate brighter days and bigger horizons to come. Join us for an informative live-streamed event! The post Spring into Motion – Online Event...
View ArticleExtended Health Care Insurance Satisfaction Survey
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Johnson Insurance 2021 Scholarship Program
Children and grandchildren of BCRTA members can apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Johnson Insurance 2021 Scholarship Program Opens April 15th, 2021 Since 1998, Johnson has awarded over 1500 scholarships...
View ArticleACER-CART Presents Health Event June 3 2021
The national organization of retired teachers ACER-CART is presenting a live online event on June 3, 2021 with two engaging speakers: A National Seniors’ Strategy Could Mean Healthy Aging in Your Own...
View ArticleHomeowner Grant Changes 2021 and other Well-being News
The Well-being committee is presently working on a number of issues: Senior Care Issues arising from the pandemic – the committee would like to work closely with COSCO and the BC Seniors’ Advocate to...
View ArticleProtecting Public Health Care – Make the Pledge
The BCRTA board has moved to contribute a grant of $5000 in support of the BC Health Coalition Legal Defense Fund in support of their on-going intervener status in the Charter Challenge against Brian...
View ArticleExcellence in Public Education Update June 2021
For a second year, public health restrictions due to COVID- 19 prevented the in person presentation of BCRTA’s Golden Star Awards. We received several applications from teachers who found safe,...
View ArticleWhat’s Up with Extended Health Coverage?
It’s time for better EHC for retirees. Group benefit plans harness the strength of thousands to provide security and benefits to individuals in the plan. As a teacher you enjoyed better benefits than...
View ArticleSenior’s Issues in the 2021 Federal Election – A Guide
BCRTA has joined with our sister organizations across Canada to highlight issues pertinent to seniors during the Federal Election. We seniors are the fastest growing segment of our society, and we are...
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UPCOMING: BCRTA’s 2-DAY CONFERENCE 2021 – FREE TO STREAM LIVE
We’re getting very excited about our upcoming 2-day conference for 2021. Once again we’re putting all the content online, live, beginning on the morning of September 30. Some portions of the conference...
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