Monthly Archives: June 2021

New homes under construction in Sooke

Sooke Friday, June 11, 2021 8:30 AM Construction is underway on a new affordable rental housing project that will provide 170 homes for a wide range of people with varying incomes in Sooke. “Our government is committed to making life more affordable and building a strong recovery for everyone in B.C.,” said Premier John Horgan, MLA for […]

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Chinese-Style Baby Bok Choy with Mushroom Sauce

Selfadvocatenet.com recipe for the month of June 2021 This is a delicious dish. It is an authentic Chinese recipe that I use for my cooking. Baby bok choy and mushroom are the two main ingredients. prep: 20 mins cook: 15 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons oyster […]

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Spanish Rice and Shrimp

Selfadvocatenet.com Gluten Free Recipe for Month of June 2021 I created this recipe to replicate paella for a crowd. I love paella, but it’s expensive and not everyone likes the mussels and sausage in it. Serve this dish with a good Spanish wine and some bread and oil and it will be a sure crowd-pleaser! […]

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Ensuring greater accessibility in public housing

Victoria Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 11:30 AM The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with the SAFERhome Standards Society to create a new certification program that will improve liveability and accessibility in existing and future public-housing buildings. “Everyone, regardless of their age, size, ability or mobility, should be able to live comfortably in their homes, […]

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Grant supports inclusive employment

Victoria Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:30 PM Employers in British Columbia are receiving support to create inclusive work environments for people with disabilities through a $4.8-million grant from the Province. “Many people with disabilities are interested in securing a good job but have experienced additional barriers due to the pandemic,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of […]

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A Lived Experience Story about Employment

  By Akshay Sachdeva I started looking for a job three years ago. It was just in me to want to do what everyone else does. What my friends and the other people I went to high school with do. What normal people do. But I’ve had to put my job search on hold. Unfortunately, […]

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