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News regarding the newsletter The Transmitter
Dear fellow CBC Radio-Canada retirees. A big update came out of our Regional PNA (Alta, Sask, NWT) AGM on September 14! Sorry, it’s not about the pension surplus…but it is about our Newsletter, The Transmitter. In the past, the Transmitter team out of Regina, with editor Joanne Skidmore, did a great job. Since Joanne has […]
read moreCommuniqué
Dear members, The purpose of this communique is to provide an update on three issues on which representatives of the CBC Pensioners National Association (PNA) have worked in recent weeks: Improved relations with CBC/Radio-Canada; Sharing the surplus of the Pension Fund; Post-retirement spouses. Some files are moving forward as a result of our interventions, and […]
read moreWildfire smoke in your home: what you need to know about using portable air purifiers
(NC) Wildfires have become too common for many of us. Even if you’re far from the flames, or in a different province, you might be wondering what to do about the smoke that can get inside your home through windows, doors, vents and other openings. It can be a risk to your health. Seniors, pregnant […]
read moreBuilding Bridges – Meeting with Catherine Tait (CBC President & CEO)
Dear members, At our request, PNA Anglophone VP Dave Jeffrey and I met last week with CBC/ Radio-Canada President Catherine Tait and Marco Dubé, Vice-President of People and Culture. You may recall that Marco Dubé attended part of our National Board of Directors meeting last May to hear our concerns about the pension plan issue. […]
read more3 tips to help retirees manage money
NC) Managing money doesn’t come easily for everyone. And as you get older, retirement can present new challenges for finances as your circumstances change. Here are some tips to help you make sense of your bills and keep on top of your money as you enjoy your golden years. 1. Re-evaluate your priorities As you […]
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