Monthly Archives: October 2019

New affordable homes coming for families, seniors in Oliver

Oliver Friday, October 4, 2019 9:45 AM More than 40 new rental homes will give Oliver families, seniors and people with disabilities an affordable place to call home and help them stay in their community. “After years of neglect by the last government, many people in our province have struggled to find safe and affordable […]

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Job skills, supports empower survivors to break cycle of violence

Vancouver Friday, October 4, 2019 12:45 PM Hundreds of survivors of violence and/or abuse in nearly every corner of the province can now access skills training and supports crucial to their independence and healing. Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, celebrated the launch of 15 programs throughout B.C. at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House. […]

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Minister’s statement on Registered Disability Savings Plan Awareness Month Updated for clarification Oct. 1, 2019

Victoria Tuesday, October 1, 2019 8:00 AM Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has released the following statement in recognition of Registered Disability Savings Plan Awareness Month: “October is Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Awareness Month in British Columbia. More than 31,000 people with disabilities have opened an RDSP in B.C., giving […]

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Special Olympics BC September 2019 Newsletter

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • September 2019 Newsletter • B.C. volunteers capture Special Olympics Canada awards • Sports Celebrities Festival celebrates two iconic sport organizations • Team BC 2020 Training Squad getting set to shine in Thunder Bay • Fun and physical activity at motionball events • Special […]

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