Monthly Archives: March 2023

Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletters April 2023

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The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for People with Diverse Abilities Published by Krystian Shaw.   April Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in Spring is a special time of year, when we celebrate new beginningsand the return of warmer weather. Here at the KSA, spring is alsoa time to celebrate the people who work […]

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Province improves inclusion, accessibility in B.C. parks

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Victoria Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:45 AM The Province is renewing and expanding its commitment to make B.C. parks more inclusive and accessible with the release of the BC Parks Commitment to Inclusion. The commitment comes with additional funding to upgrade park facilities to accessible standards, so that more people can experience the benefits of […]

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BC Govt wants your input Govt is updating their poverty reduction strategy

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What is this engagement about? We want to keep reducing poverty in B.C., and we want our future actions to support those who need it most. We want your ideas on how to update Together BC: B.C.’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Whether you have ideas about how to make more progress on poverty, or suggestions about […]

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Eligibility for medical assistance in dying for persons suffering solely from mental illness extended to March 17, 2024

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March 9, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Government of Canada News release This news release deals with topics that may cause distress. If you or someone close to you needs support, we encourage you to reach out. Resources are available at canada.ca/mental-health. Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal issue. The Government […]

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March 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. 

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Welcome to the March 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. As a reminder, you can find all Updates (including past editions) posted on our website here. You can also check out CLBC’s Facebook page here and Twitter page here. If you know of anyone who would like to receive future Updates, please share the link to our […]

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Spring Word Search 2023

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Chicken and Falafel Waffles

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Selfadvocatenet.ca Recipe for the Month of March 2023 TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min. YIELD: 4 servings. These gluten-free waffles made from garbanzo beans perfectly complement Moroccan-spiced chicken with cucumber relish. They’re a savory, low-carb spin on a classic comfort dish. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Ingredients 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 3/4 […]

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Cajun Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

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Selfadvocatenet.ca recipes for the month of February 2023 My easy-to-make Shrimp Étouffée is perfect for that special date night or to make any night a special occasion! Prep Time15 mins Cook Time1 hr Total Time1 hr 15 mins Course: Entree Cuisine: American Servings: 2 Calories: 804kcal Author: Chef Dennis Littley Ingredients Broth shrimp shells ½ […]

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My Guitar Story

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By:  Reid Parkes I first learned how to play the guitar in January 2022. My first guitar was from a relative and he got me a red acoustic guitar for Christmas Eve 2006. A few years later I got my second guitar. I also got a new guitar for my birthday last year and I […]

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