We often hear that younger brains recover better after a brain injury because they are more adaptable. But new research suggests that age may affect recovery in more complicated ways. A study published in Experimental Neurology looked at how younger and older mice...
Brain injury is far more common in situations of intimate partner violence than most people realize. Around 230,000 women in Canada experience severe physical violence from a partner every year, and as many as 92% report blows to the head and face. Yet these injuries...
Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly common way to get around cities. They can be convenient, affordable and an alternative to driving for shorter trips. But as their use grows, so does the need to understand the potential for serious injury. A...
A new study published in The Lancet Digital Health is providing further insight into how the brain changes following stroke and how these changes may be related to motor recovery. Researchers examined brain scans from 501 people with chronic unilateral stroke, using...
BC-based not-for-profit organizations looking to improve accessibility and inclusion in their communities may be eligible for up to $40,000 through Disability Alliance BC’s (DABC) Accessibility Projects Grants. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Accessibility...
Brain Injury Canada has created advocacy resources to help individuals and organizations contact their Member of Parliament (MP) and show their support for Bill C-206: An Act to establish a National Strategy on Brain Injuries. Whether you're living with a brain...
June has been a powerful month for the brain injury community across Canada. As Brain Injury Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to simply say thank you. Thank you to everyone who stepped up and joined us for the Step Up for Brain...
A special shout out to the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) during Brain Injury Awareness Month. OBIA’s Fly the Flag campaign is a powerful reminder of what can happen when people with lived experience and families turn their stories into action. Some...
ICBC is partnering with three brain injury organizations — BC Brain Injury Association, BrainTrust Canada, and South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society — to pilot a program that connects customers with peer support, education, and guidance from community-based...
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month Yesterday, we kicked off Brain Injury Awareness Month with the first Step Up for Brain Injury Walk concluding at the BC Legislature in Victoria. It was inspiring to stand alongside survivors, families, service providers, advocates,...
Are you a school, municipality, community group, or non-profit organization in Canada ready to make your spaces more accessible? Apply for one of 40 accessibility grants of up to $40,000 from the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program before March 15, 2026 to complete an...
A new research grant awarded to Okanagan College is shining a spotlight on an often-overlooked group: post-secondary students recovering from mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). Colin Wallace, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Okanagan College, has...
As British Columbia steps away from decriminalization, headlines are again dominated by enforcement, public safety, and crisis response. Yet in the same moment, another crisis continues to unfold; survivors of overdose are living with anoxic / hypoxic brain injuries...
It is with tremendous pride that we share the recently published BC Consensus Statement on Brain Injury, Mental Health, & Addictions. Please share among your networks. Thank you to the amazing team of researchers and community partners who assisted in this...
A recent University of Victoria feature highlights growing momentum behind brain injury research — and why national policy change is urgently needed. Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, professor of psychology at UVic and director of the CORTEX Lab, recently travelled to...