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Celebrating the
seniors of B.C.

to celebrate the accomplishments and recognize

. ‘the contributions of British Columbia’s growing

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-and diverse seniors’ population.

_ “Seniors constitute one of the fastest growing population
groups-in British Columbia, 13% of British Columbians are
over the age of 65 and this number is expected to increase to

» 23% by 2036,

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“By illustrating the diversity of lifestyles, skilis and resources »,

of older adults, Seniors’ Week will help us to eliminate dis-
crimination based on age,” said B.C, Health Minister Joy
MacPhail. : :
Through the celebration of Seniors’ Week ‘97, communi-
ties across the province have the opportunity to highlight the

many activities and prograins of seniors’ groups and organiza- |
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'“The most identifiable characteristic of this segment of the
population is its diversity,” MacPhail added.

“British Columbia is a province for all ages and‘all of us
benefit from the social. economic, ethnic and cultural diversity
of our older citizens.” :

Seniors can connect: with the provincial government
the Office for Seniors new — website
(http://www.seniors.gov.be.ca),

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reports that, for the first time,

nonhuman DNA was used in
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crucial dink that convieted

“Douglas Beamish of murders

ing his estranged girlfriend on
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American long-distance
hotalr  balloonist Steve
Fossett had to set down in the
village of Nunkhar, India, well
short of his around-the-world
goal. , ‘

However, according: to”

media reports, villagers were

very helpful arid friendly

despite ‘their first impression

of him, which was awe, .

because they thought this
descending figure was the sees
ond soming of their monkey
god Hanuman, arriving ina

space-station temple,

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