Monthly Archives: October 2021

Province expands training opportunities for young British Columbians

Vancouver Friday, October 8, 2021 10:15 AM As many as 2,000 young British Columbians will have a chance to improve their tech skills and knowledge through the expansion of the Canadian Tech Accelerator program aimed at bringing more people into the province’s booming tech sector. The initiative, part of the StrongerBC Future Leaders Program, will further […]

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More help for British Columbians who need prosthetics, orthotics

Victoria Friday, October 8, 2021 8:30 AM People in British Columbia will have better access to life-changing prosthetics and orthotics as BC PharmaCare increases the reimbursement amount for eligible devices. “Prosthetic and orthotic devices help improve people’s health and quality of life,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “Increasing government’s share of the reimbursement cost […]

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Youth to help shape the future of B.C. through new council

Victoria Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 11:00 AM Diversity and Inclusion Youth from all regions of our province, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to apply to the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council.. Our goal is to have a council that reflects the diversity of our province’s young people. Women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, […]

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TogetherBC annual report highlights actions to reduce poverty

Victoria Monday, October 4, 2021 2:55 PM Increasing supports and services in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic helped some of B.C.’s most vulnerable people, as outlined in the 2020 annual report on poverty reduction. Tabled in the legislature on Oct. 4, 2021, TogetherBC: British Columbia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy 2020 Annual Report details cross-government […]

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Pumpkin Lasagna Roll Ups with Crispy Sage

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe of the Month Special Edition for October Thanksgiving Recipe Alternative Yield: 4 to 6 people Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr Pumpkin lasagna rollups are a super cozy fall dinner! Cheesy, melty pasta rollups with a fried sage and parmesan. Ingredients 12 to 15 lasagna noodles boiled […]

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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Chicken Sausage & Kale

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe for the Month of October What’s the secret to making store-bought butternut squash ravioli even more delicious? Add apple-chicken sausage, tender greens and lots of caramelized onions. We add a bit of sugar to help the onions caramelize faster, but feel free to omit it (just cook the onions a bit longer if […]

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