PREMIER David Eby celebrated the Christmas season with a visit to the PICS assisted living facility located in Surrey. More than 100 residents of the facility took an active part in the performances, speeches and other interactive activities.

Among those who attended the event were Health Minister Adrian Dix, Education Minister Rachna Singh, Labour Minister Harry Bains, Forests Minister Bruce Ralston and Surrey-Guildford MLA Garry Begg.
A special induction ceremony was organized for all the dignitaries and they were offered PICS jackets and were welcomed into the PICS Family.
Eby said: “The health authority is funding a new electric bus for the seniors of PICS assisted living. It is a no-pollution transport, which is a great news and also effective transportation to get around the community.”

Dix said: “I have been supporting PICS from decades and going forward the long-term care for seniors will be one more step that allows a continuous care to the seniors as their needs at 70 is not the same as their needs at 80 or 90.” He was referring to the Guru Nanak Diversity Village initiative by PICS Society.

PICS President and CEO Satbir Cheema thanked Eby for attending the Christmas celebrations and said: “Your visit here is in fact a perfect Christmas gift for our seniors. You were always a good friend of PICS, but by joining us for the Christmas celebrations of our seniors, you have now become part of the PICS family.”
He also announced that Eby will also be the chief guest at the “Friends of PICS” gala and fundraiser on April 12.