Victoria Monday, May 31, 2021 7:45 AM On June 1, 2021, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.20 an hour and the lower discriminatory minimum wage for liquor servers ending. Over the past four years, B.C.’s general minimum wage has increased from $11.35 to $15.20 per […]
Nelson Monday, May 31, 2021 9:30 AM Families, seniors and people with disabilities with low to moderate incomes in Nelson are moving into 43 affordable rental homes, with the first affordable housing project opening in the community in almost 15 years. “These homes will help make life much more affordable and secure for families, seniors and […]
Victoria Monday, May 31, 2021 9:00 AM Students with disabilities enrolled at public post-secondary institutions are receiving more supports to help them succeed in their studies and train for a range of in-demand careers. “Every British Columbian deserves the opportunity to achieve their career dreams and goals,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and […]
By Brianna Geider Hello my name is Brianna Geider. I live in Langley with my parents and my sister. Ever since COVID started I’ve been having a hard time with it but I’ve been trying to do different activities to keep busy. With COVID I can’t see all my family and friends or go to […]
Hi, my name is Ronnie. When I first learned about this pandemic it hit me pretty hard. I was so scared to go anywhere and thought I was going to die if I got Covid. At first, I did lots of things at home, like watching movies, TV shows, helping my homeshare cook, sewing, etc. […]
Victoria Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM In celebration of British Columbia’s fourth annual AccessAbility Week, people with disabilities will be supported through $500,000 in new community grants aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion. AccessAbility Week highlights the efforts of people, communities and workplaces that are actively removing barriers so people of all abilities have […]
Trail Friday, May 28, 2021 1:00 PM Families, seniors and people with disabilities in Trail are moving into homes they can afford, with a nine-unit apartment building opening in the community.Located on provincially owned land at 1232 Columbia Ave., Columbia Park provides studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes for people with moderate and low incomes.Lower […]
Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 27 May 2021 Over 1 billion people currently live with some form of disability. This number is rising as populations expand and age, and due to the increasing number of people living with noncommunicable conditions. Today’s resolution on the highest attainable standard of health for persons with […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. June Edition of KSA Newsletter 2021 contains in Putting Kamloops On the Map We are really excited about a new plan for The Kamloops Self-Advocate Newsletter! From the beginning, we have had a goal of being an international newsletter. […]
Ladysmith Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:00 AM Families, seniors and people with disabilities in Ladysmith will soon have more affordable housing options, with construction underway on a 36-unit rental housing project in the community. “It is vital that we help deliver the affordable homes people need in Ladysmith and throughout the province,” said David Eby, […]
