CCB BC - Yukon Division
“The voice of the Blind”
The latest…..
(update, October 20, 2025)
In Case You Missed It…
September 27th was the Vancouver Vision and Hearing Resource Fair. Below are an event recap and photos.
Vision and Hearing Resource Fair: Part of the Helen Keller 2.0 Challenge! Vision &Hearing Resource Fair, 20 info-packed vendors, eyeglass sorting for those in need, fun games. It’s an awesome fun day. fun + service = impact!
Vision and Hearing Resources Fair, proudly organized by a dedicated committee of Lions and Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB): Colette Arvidson(Multiple District 19O/CCB/WCB), Charles Bailey(Multiple District 19O/CCB), Georgia Medwedrich (Multiple District 19L), Bill Scholl (Multiple District 19N), Ann McNabb (CCB), Bill Conway (Multiple District 19L/CCB) and Jocelyn Wan (Multiple District 19L), Alec Wong (19L) And couldn’t have done it without the help of the Leos, and local Lions as well!
Any other Canadian Lions interested in learning more about the resources available to Canadians experiencing loss of vision, contact Colette.Arvidson@gmail.com, MD19 KOTB Committee for a copy of our Resource Fair list of vendors with a brief description of services provided by each as well as contact information. And if you’d like to have an event like this in your neighborhood, let us know and we will assist you in gathering your local representatives. We are fortunate to have members of the Canadian Council of the Blind and American Council of the Blind who are Lions as well! By learning about these resources, we can truly be Knights of the Blind in our communities!
This important event is designed to raise awareness and offer educational resources related to vision and hearing health. The fair also proudly promotes the Helen Keller 2.0 Challenge, marking 100 years since Helen Keller’s historic challenge to the Lions to become “knights of the blind.”
(update, October 7, 2025)
In 1925, at a Lions convention, Heller Keller asked a very important question. “Will you, LIONS, be the Knights of the Blind?”
In honour of this 100th anniversary, the CCB BC-Yukon Division drafted a letter of recognition. Below is a photo of Comox Valley White Cane chapter President, Pat Chicquen, presenting a framed copy to Comox Lions President, Patty Classen.
(update, September 19, 2025)
EXPLORE, CONNECT, EMPOWER!
Join us for a free, inclusive community fair showcasing services, tools, and technologies that support individuals with vision or hearing loss. Whether you’re seeking information, resources, or inspiration, there’s something for everyone.
What You’ll Find:
✅ Variety of Community Resources
✅ Accessible Technology Demonstrations
✅ Light Snacks
✅ Door Prizes
✅ Youth and Volunteer Opportunities
Everyone is welcome — individuals, families, professionals, and community groups!
(update, August 29, 2025)
The Division is partnering with Rock 101, CKNW, CFOX and Global BC for our fall awareness campaign. Listen to our awareness commercials using the links below.
(update, March 17, 2025)
Congratulations go out to Team BC – they won gold at the Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championships in Sydney, Nova Scotia on February 7th. The team, comprised of players from the Prince George Blind Curling chapter and the Lower Mainland chapter, are now Team Canada. Way to go everyone! The photo attached is of Team BC with the CVICC trophy, from left to right are: Victor Santos, sweeper; Fraser Hiltz, third; Eric Rosen, skip; Russel Gervais, second; Terry Pipkey, lead; and Leona Gervais, coach and guide.
(update, February 4, 2025)
The Province of British Columbia proclaims February 2 to 8 2025 as White Cane Week!
Official proclamation here
(update, January 21, 2025)
“Division Call in” Archives
Did you miss one of the “Division Call Ins” but were disappointed because you were interested in the topic? Perhaps you participated in the call but missed some of the information that was presented. Well we have good News!
Audio recordings of many of the “Division Call Ins” are now available on this website, Click the “programs” tab, then select “division call in” from sub menu or you can simply click this link …
“Division Call In” Audio
… and it will take you there. Then by scrolling down you can locate the call or topic you want to hear. Click the link provided on that call listing and a new page containing a Dropbox audio file will appear. Simply hit play and enjoy!
(update, October 7, 2024)
CCB BC-Yukon Division Radio Awareness Campaign
Starting on October 15th we will embark on an Awareness project that involves using the power of Radio to spread the good news about our Division. We hope you hear our radio messages locally but just in case you didn’t or don’t and/or would like to hear them again, here they are. Enjoy!
PSA #1
PSA #2
(update, August 7, 2024)
(A letter to our Division President from our National President regarding our newest Chapter)
NATIONAL OFFICE / BUREAU NATIONAL
14 Chamberlain Avenue Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1V9
Telephone: (613) 567-0311
Fax: (613) 567-2728
Toll Free: 1-877-304-0968
E-mail: ccb@ccbnational.net
http://www.ccbnational.net
August 7th, 2024
Patricia Chicquen
British Columbia
Dear Pat,
It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Canadian Council of the
Blind has added their newest Chapter from The Yukon. We welcome our
Yukon friends with open arms and are proud to expand our horizons into
the Yukon.
On behalf of our National Board of Directors, staff and Members across
Canada, we welcome our Yukon friends to the CCB Family.
With warmest regards,
Sincerely,
Jim Tokos,
National President
Canadian Council of the Blind
(Update, June 3, 2024)
The latest edition on The CCB BC-Yukon division’s Newsletter is now available, simply click the link below….
The Observer May – June Edition
(Update, June 3, 2024)
MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
CCB Coming to the Yukon!
Pat Chicquen CCB BC-Yukon Division President is excited to collaborate with the CNIB at their Mobile Hub in Whitehorse! This is a free event and will the first time the CCB has visited the Yukon ! This is a chance to make connections, recruit CCB members and facilitate the organization of a Yukon Chapter!
Date and time: Tuesday June 4th from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Golden Age Society, 4061A – 4th Avenue, Whitehorse
Pat will be overseeing a CCB information table and speak to attending participants about the CCB from 1:00 to 2:00pm. There will be opportunities to participate in recreational and social activities, hands-on technology training, and CNIB SmartLife Shop will be on site.
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