Host:Dawn Hemingway;
1pm: Dr. Heather Cooke, PhD, Manager, Research & Knowledge Mobilization, BC Alzheimer Society, shares information about innovations in dementia research and care – including potential impact of sex and gender, importance of sleep and more. Three upcoming events in Prince George were also highlighted including: Sept. 23rd Family Caregiver Series; Sept. 24th Transitions Along the Dementia Journey; and Sept. 25th Transitions into Long-Term Care. For more research info: research@alzheimerbc.org or https://alzbc.org/research. On-demand webinars: https://www.youtube.com/AlzheimerBC . Dementia Helpline (and to register for Prince George events): 1-800-936-6033.;
1:40pm: Peter Ewart, Representative from Labour Day Organizing speaks about the Sept 1st Labour Day March and Celebration at the Canada Games Plaza in Prince George including sharing historical and current information about the Labour Day 2025 theme: Labour Movement: Fighting for the Rights of Everyone! In short, working collectively to create a better society for everyone. The march begins at 10:30am followed by the celebration with free food, music, mini-train, bouncy castle, petting farm, and more entertainment for the whole family until 3pm. For more info: Chris Mansel, Labour Day Organizing Cttee Chair, at cmansel@liuna1611.org.
