Monthly Archives: May 2022

Nearly 100 new homes coming for seniors in Saanich

Saanich Wednesday, May 25, 2022 12:30 PM From the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/media-newsroom/news-releases/2022/canada-supports-affordable-housing-saanich Work is underway on a new housing project that will provide 97 new rental homes for seniors in Saanich. The project is funded through a $22.3 million partnership between the federal and provincial governments, as well as Baptist Housing. […]

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Everybody Belongs! Inclusion BC Conference in Surrey BC May 26-28, 2022

Inclusion BC – 2022 Conference Everybody Belongs! May 26-28, 2022, Surrey, BC Welcome to Inclusion 2022: Everybody Belongs! Our conference is BC’s premier learning event for intellectual disability, inclusion and diversity. This will mark our 44th learning event. We will be hosting the three-day event in beautiful Surrey, B.C., from May 26-28, 2022, at the […]

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Government of Canada tables the Final Report of the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness

News release May 13, 2022, | Ottawa Ontario | Health Canada Medical assistance in dying (MAID) remains an important and deeply personal issue for many Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to a legal framework for MAID that ensures autonomy and freedom of choice for Canadians, has strong safeguards, and ensures the compassionate and […]

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New accessible, affordable homes underway in Vancouver

Vancouver Monday, May 16, 2022, 1:30 PM New affordable homes will soon be available for people with moderate and low incomes, seniors and families in Vancouver, with construction underway on 82 rental homes in Mount Pleasant. “This new development will add much-needed affordable rental homes in the Vancouver-Mount Pleasant neighbourhood for seniors, families and individuals […]

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Process begins to select family connections centres

This part of the change BC Government did with Autism funding that used to go to caregivers and family now changed to now is being a hub portal instead. Victoria Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 4:08 PM Service providers supporting children and youth with support needs are invited to submit proposals to operate the province’s first-ever […]

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Give Me a Minute: Sixty Second Stories

May 19 2022 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm PDT     Recurring Event (See all) SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes we all just need a minute. “Give Me a Minute” is your chance.  In this experience, you will be given the chance to express yourself however you choose for 60 seconds. […]

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Selfadvocatenet.com Photo Contest 2022 Winners Announced

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Helping more British Columbians visit the dentist

Vancouver Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 2:00 PM The Province is helping more British Columbians with low incomes receive much-needed dental care. Not-for-profit clinics will receive $2.8 million in new support over the next three years to ensure they can continue providing life-changing dental care for people in need at 21 clinics throughout B.C. “Everyone should […]

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Shakshuka Recipe

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe for the Month of May 2022 (Special Edition Mother’s Day ) Dinner: Tuck into these low-cal feasts, and you’ll forget you’re even on a diet! 250 calories & under. This healthy recipe is featured in the dinner section of the new 5:2 Starter’s Guide to The 2-Day Diet. The book provides a selection of over […]

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Easy Shrimp Lo Mein

Selfadvocatenet.com Recipe for the month of May 2022 A cheap and easy alternative to taking out. Our kid loves ramen noodles, so this is a great way to make him eat his veggies without him even realizing it! You could make this with chicken, beef, or pork as well, just use the corresponding ramen soup […]

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