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I would like to thank all of my guests who joined me at my table for the 8th Annual Discovery Luncheon for the BC Cancer Foundation. BC Cancer Foundation’s 8th annual Discovery Luncheon raised an amazing $177,000 to support the Patient and Family Emergency Fund at BC Cancer – Kelowna and help lessen the burden for…

Thank you Bodyshop Training Centre for honouring our heroes with a weekend of workouts, dedicated to those men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Glendinning Insurance Services, your Resource Specialist. Live a Life Worth Insuring!

Really Pam, do we need more clarity on drugs & alcohol in the workplace?  Yes I think we do. I have had a couple clients contact me recently about their employees who are using and they are unsure what to do and it is affecting their work.  Empire Life recently sent out an article that…

The secret is out..  Carrigan's Partner had an opportunity in Calgary that they had to take full advantage of.  In the process of trying to find a new administrator we researched what goes into having a remote office and felt it was right for us.  So Carrigan has been working remotely out of Calgary for the past year. …

Some of you may remember previous Articles that Dr. Ruslan Dorfman from GeneYouIn, also known as Pillcheck, completed for my Blog regarding Pharmacogenetic Testing.  When he read my Blog last week he was kind enough to forward an article that he produced that speaks to who would be a good candidate for medical cannabis and I am happy…

Benefits Canada has completed an article on a debate that will be taking place with Doctors who are on either side of the Medical Marijuana usage. I use my Naturopath more than I use my Family Physician, so I am all about alternate treatments.  There seems to be so many questions surrounding Marijuana. Who is…

What does this picture have to do with a Non-Evidence Maximum?? Nothing, I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to the incredible weekend we had. Onto the Blog. I will take a step back and explain what Evidence of Insurability is.  This is Sun Life's Definition; "A statement, or proof, of…

I am fortunate to sponsor the Mingle Events for the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR).  This year we went to Summerhill Winery's Executive House and were treated to an absolutely delicious experience. Eric Von Krosigk, Head Wine Maker and Viticulturist hosted us on the lawn and shared his amazing wines and stories with us.…

National Pharmacare is showing up on the Insurance Companies radars.  Sun Life has sent a Focus Update to say that they are at the table and are excited to have a voice. Being Canadian and a resident of British Columbia gives me a sense of security that if I need a prescription, I can get it. …