Newsletter

From the President’s Desk Happy White Cane Week! It is that time of year where we as proud persons with vision loss celebrate our abilities not disabilities. Our chapters and members across Canada will be showcasing this through public education and awareness campaigns. White Cane Week has been a tradition during the first full week […]

Happy New Year! From the President’s Desk While ending 2024 and with the work continuing into 2025, the Council has paved the road for its journey and involvement into the New Year. White Cane Week (February 2 through 8) is always at the forefront of planning and involvement of our members and chapters, and this

From the President’s Desk While finishing October with Thanksgiving, beginning November with Remembrance Day, moving forward to International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, all signs now appear to point us in a direction of Christmas, and all of the celebration that become a part of that wonderful time of the year. Let

From the President’s Desk While we say goodbye to Thanksgiving and trick or treating, a lot of our Chapters and groups are planning ahead for Christmas celebrations. This means many will be getting together with peers at Chapter functions of all kinds. This is so encouraging, and I thank everyone for their forward thinking and

From the President’s Desk While the fall/winter season is evident with the daylight hours becoming shorter, and the weather changing, the Council welcomes its many Chapters and Members who are starting back with their social events including sports, recreational activity, and peer engagement. The CCB members are blessed with a wide range of activities available

From the President’s Desk While the days become shorter, and the evenings become cooler, it is a true sign that the fall season is upon us. Autumn brings much activity to our members, as Chapter activity resumes, and in many areas our outdoor sports move indoors. The Council is blessed in welcoming five new Directors

The summer is finally here! CCB has just completed our annual AGM, and as the country shifts into summer mode, I hope all members are re-charging their batteries and getting to spend some relaxing time with family and friends over the next couple of months. This is a bonus summer newsletter edition to tie our

From the President’s Desk As National President, I must thank the many individuals across Canada who contributed to making Vision Health Month such a tremendous success. It was also an honour for me to witness so many wonderful events lead by outstanding members who gave up their time to plan, organize, attend, and participate in

From the President’s Desk Welcome to Vision Month, and a very Happy 80th Birthday to the Council. Hearing from our membership there is so much to celebrate.  Our B.C./Yukon Division has just completed their very successful AGM (Annual General Meeting). Many of our chapters across the country are celebrating anniversaries this year, and there also

From the President’s Desk National Volunteer Week is mid-April so let us sincerely thank the many volunteers from coast to coast who assist us in all activities enhancing the many programs the council continues to support. While we prepare to celebrate the rich 80-year history of the CCB, it is without saying that we truly