Central & Northern BC (E10) Council Executive President Jeff Mohr Vice-President Carsan Dellaire Treasurer Mike Petrescu Secretary Brenda Latta Membership Jeanette Dydzuk Council Meetings When: Third Wednesday of every month - September through May (except December) - 13h00 Where: The Salvation Army Church, 777 Ospika Blvd, Prince George, BC

Conseil de Rivière-Du-Loup (B10) Council Executive President Normand Levesque Tel: (418) 862-9549 Vice-président Louis Bouchard Tel: (418) 863-4347 Secrétaire Jacqueline Michaud Tel: (418) 894-5844 Trésorier Pierre Moreau Tel: (418) 498-3041 Directeur Reginald Ouellet Tel: (514) 880-6254 Directeur Rene Pelletier Tel: (418) 867-2302 Directeur Gilles Morin Tel: (418) 862-3195

Barrie Council (C2) Barrie Council Facebook Page Council Executive President Bob Haggart 1st Vice-President Gerald Lipnicky 2nd Vice-President Ms Mae Harasymiw Secretary Linda Johnston Treasurer Wayne Eva Past President Charles Surgenor Membership Chair Gerald Lipnicky Newsletter Editor Gerald Lipnicky OPC Delegate (1) Bob Haggart OPC Delegate (2) Gerald Lipnicky OPC Alternate Delegate Peter Sudeyko Council Meetings When: Fourth Wednesday of the month, September to June Exceptionally, December meeting is held second Friday of December Where: Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 4Y8

Rogers Preferred Program Rogers has partnered with the CNPA to offer all members - and their families - discounts on their mobility through the Rogers Preferred Program. Save up to 30$ per month on a Rogers Infinite plan today, and get our 5G Wireless Home Internet solution starting from 35$ per month. Visit www.planetemobile.biz and type in username " CNPA" and password " mobile" to start your order. You will be asked to provide a picture of your membership card in the final stages to take advantage of the program's exclusive pricing. Call 514-880-9948 or send an email to vcapsis@planetem.com for all inquiries. There are many variables that can determine which plans you can sign up for, depending on whether you are a new customer, an existing customer, requiring a new phone, using an existing phone and what coverage you want. That is why any inquiries should be made through vcapsis@planetem.com and Vangy can walk you through your available options. NOTE: While this is a Rogers based cell plan, it is not available through your local Rogers kiosk. It is a CNPA negotiated group rate by their group supplier Planet Mobile.

Conseil du Centre-de-la-Mauricie / Haut-Saint-Mauricie / Laviolette (B6) Council Executive Président Mario Michaud Tel: (819) 538-3852 Vice-président Réjean Leprohon Tel: (819) 538-5362 Secrétaire Danielle Michaud Tel: (819) 538-3852 Trésorier Denis Patry Tel: (819) 609-9277 Directeur Jacques Croteau Tel: (819) 538-4154 Directeur Jacques Allard Tel: (819) 841-0727 Directeur Jean St-arneault Tel: (819) 538-7184 Directeur Claude Trudel Tel: (819) 538-3630 Directeur Pierrette Trudel Tel: (819) 538-3630

Conseil de l'Abitibi (B2) Council Executive Président Claude Chartrand Tel: (819) 856-9252 Vice-président Richard Laprise Tel: (819) 737-2429 Secrétaire-trésorier Léopold Provencher Tel: (418) 445-1362 Directeur Jacques Béchard Tel: (819) 737-2781 Directeur Andre Ferland Tel: (819) 860-0028 Directeur Richard Beaudoin Tel: (819) 737-3413 Directeur Claude Villeneuve Tel: (819) 856-8040

Edmundston Council (A4) Council Executive President Jean Marc Morneault Secretary - Treasurer Michael Guarin Past President Jean Rene Lavoie Director Jean Marc Morneault

Thunder Bay Council (C13) Council Executive President Larry Ezack Vice-President Don Matthews Secretary Joyce N. Baxter Treasurer Jim Pudas Membership Chair Holly Diaczuk Assistant Treasurer Al Harper OPC Delegate Larry Ezack OPC Delegate 2 Jim Pudas Council Meetings When: Third Wednesday of the month , 12h30 Where: The 55 Plus Center, 700 River St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 3S6

Conseil du Bas-Saint-Laurent / Vallée-de-la-Matapédia / Gaspésie (B3) Council Executive Président Robert Pitre Tel: (418) 631-3999 Vice-président Andrée Tardif Tel: (418) 629-2494 Secrétaire-trésorier Ronald Lang Tel: (418) 629-2389 Directeur Ghislain Pineault Tel: (418) 756-5557 Directeur Gilbert Leblanc Tel: (418) 752-5069 Directeur Francis Moran Tel: (418) 752-3710 Directeur Mario Allard Tel: (418) 756-3780

CNPA Quebec Luc Grenier Trade Bursary Purpose To assist financially in the educational pursuit and career development of the families of CNPA contributing members residing in the Province of Québec. Objective One $1,500 trade bursary to be awarded to students registered in a Québec recognized School to have a trade, commencing with the fall 2025 school year. Eligibility Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren (includes legally adopted and step children) of supporting members of the CN Pensioners’ Association who are in good standing for at least one year prior to date of bursary application and residing in the Province of Québec at the time of the application.* * Definition of supporting members as per Article IV Membership Item 4.02(e) of the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Council of CN Pensioners Association Inc. 2025 Key Dates Program Opens - April 15, 2025 Application Deadline - August 13, 2025 Winner Contacted - By the end of the first week of September 2025 The 2025 Luc Grenier Trade Bursary, sponsored by the Quebec Council of the CN Pensioners, will be open online to Applicants effective April 15, 2025. Applications will once again be accepted by email only and must include all scanned or electronic supporting documentation as one complete PDF file. The application package must be received no later than August 13, 2025. Please read all the instructions, terms and conditions and submission requirements carefully before emailing your submissions, as incomplete submissions will be rejected. Please ensure you use the current application form below as the form has changed from previous years. Winners of the annual program are announced in the annual Winter edition of the National Newsletter. Bursary Winners NOTE: This bursary is subject to approval on a yearly basis at the Annual General Meeting of the Executives of the Québec Region. Bursary Documents Application Terms & Conditions / Completion Instructions

Victoria Council (E7) Council Executive President Gordon Wheatley Vice President Roland Bernardin Treasurer Lillian Lequesne Membership Gordon Wheatley Telephone Committee Chair Roland Bernardin Wishing Well Bill Coleman Council Meetings When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, September to June, 12h00 Where: Trafalgar/Pro Patricia Legion, Branch 292, 411 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, BC

Save with Specsavers Specsavers is an optometrist owned and led business that provides Canadians access to comprehensive eye exams with over 140 locations across the country. Specsavers is proud to partner with the CNPA to provide affordable, accessible eyecare and eyewear to its members. All our locations provide a great range of offers, glasses, and contact lenses, as well as online booking and direct billing. What Specsavers Offers: Comprehensive eye exams from $99 including OCT scan - at no additional cost. This 3D eye scan helps optometrists to spot any abnormalities and identify eye diseases, such as age‑related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease, in their earliest stages. If you’re 65 or over, you can get your comprehensive eye exam at no cost to you!* 2-year quality guarantee and 100 day no worries, no fuss guarantee. Direct billing to benefit plans Convenient online booking Open on weekends and evenings As a CNPA Member, you also qualify for 60%** off lens upgrades in addition to in-store offers such as our 2 pairs of glasses for $149! Simply visit one of their locations in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta or British Columbia and present proof of CNPA membership to receive 60% off lens upgrades. Exclusive Offer Details: Promo Code: 202401 ** Offer Terms & Conditions: Discount only available for CNPA members on presentation of proof of membership card in store. Cannot be used for family and friend purchases. Offer can be used in conjunction with our two pairs from $149 offer. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other vouchers or offers including when you purchase a single pair of glasses from our $149 range and above, as a lens upgrade is already included in this bundle. Excludes safety eyewear. Discount is applied before taxes. No cash surrender value. Cannot be applied to past transactions. Other conditions and exclusions apply. Offer details are subject to change. Specsavers website link – To learn more about Specsavers and book an eye exam visit: https://www.specsavers.ca/stores?utm_source=cnpa-website&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=60-off * Costs of eye exams provided by independent optometrists are covered by provincial health care for eligible seniors.