Parole Board cites vague details in ruling against convicted killer’s plans for volunteer trip CBC News Posted: Feb 17, 2014 6:00 PM CT Last Updated: Feb 17, 2014 6:02 PM CT Convicted killer Robert Latimer has been denied a special exemption to travel outside of Canada. The Saskatchewan farmer is currently under parole conditions to remain […]
DAWSON CREEK – Ramps, elevators and automatic doors all assist those with mobility issues, but they are lacking in Dawson Creek according to B.C. People First board president David Johnston. Johnston, of Dawson Creek, approached council on Jan. 20 requesting that the City form an accessibility committee. Above helping all business in […]
Clinton Ho and Caleb Wacholtz, from right in front row, surrounded by their fellow Special Olympians, are heading to the BC Winter Games in Mission this week to compete in Special Olympics basketball. Published: February 18, 2014 12:00 PM Updated: February 18, 2014 12:38 PM For the first time ever, Special Olympics basketball is […]
Greg Ovenden and Tim Lord Updated: February 19, 2014 8:42 AM For Penticton’s Greg Ovenden and Tim Lord, the B.C. Winter Games in Mission will be about more than just draining baskets and shutting down opponents. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people, new friends, old friends,” said Lord, a member of the Penticton Special […]
TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2014 /CNW/ – Today marked another important milestone for Special Olympics Canada (SOC), which is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through active participation in sport. The Government of Canada’s 2014 federal budget has approved an additional $10.8 million for SOC over the next four years. This […]
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s representative for children and youth, said the budget shows no long-term strategy to reduce the number of children living in poverty. It’s like a competition between B.C.’s most vulnerable. While Tuesday’s budget promised more money for affordable housing and people with developmental disabilities, the province’s child welfare watchdog said there […]
Posted on February 11, 2014 CACL is proud to announce that the Government of Canada intends to invest $15 million in the Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) initiative to support employers to recruit and hire people with developmental disabilities. Along with our partner in this national initiative, the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance, we are […]
14 February 2014 SOBC – Campbell River athlete Beau Wryghte (right) will take to the court with Region 6 teammates at the BC Winter Games. On February 20 to 23, Special Olympics BC basketball players from all over the province will take to the court at the BC Games for the first time ever. The […]
Welcome to the Conversation Whether living independently, landing that dream job, mastering life skills or competing in the Paralympics, people with disabilities are living independent, full lives – but there is more that can be done to reduce barriers and increase accessibility. Whether you’re someone living with a disability, or a friend, family member, neighbour, […]
Welcome to the Conversation Whether living independently, landing that dream job, mastering life skills or competing in the Paralympics, people with disabilities are living independent, full lives – but there is more that can be done to reduce barriers and increase accessibility. Whether you’re someone living with a disability, or a friend, family member, neighbour, […]
