Monthly Archives: August 2024

My Story

By: Natalie Raven My name is Natalie. I have a mom and dad, two sisters, and a brother. I am a part of a group that I am happy to be a part of. I am a member of a community group called Resilient Women in Business. Each month we meet together at a restaurant. […]

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Annual rent increase for 2025 will be tied to inflation

Self Advocates  might want understand this  concerning to you on rent increases not good going back to old standard  ties rent to inflation witch means is you could be hit rent increase even more then was cause letting them do it limited then now eliminated it let landlord increase rent to there liking unexceptable disabilities […]

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Selfadvocatenet.com Feature: Famous Persons with Disabilities in Canada

Famous Persons with Disabilities in Canada First Edition Spotlight on Rick Hansen and his contribution and his Man in Motion Tour   Rick’s Story Rick Hansen: The Man in Motion     August 26, 1957 Rick Hansen is born in Port Alberni, BC, and grows up in Fort St. John, Abbotsford, and Williams Lake, BC. […]

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New homes for women, children open in Courtenay

Courtenay Friday, August 23, 2024 12:15 PM Women, gender-diverse people and their dependent children now have access to 48 affordable rental homes with the opening of a new building in Courtenay. “These new homes in Courtenay will be a catalyst for change for women and their children in need of affordable housing in the community,” […]

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Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears

selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe for Month of September 2024 In this 15-minute recipe, crisp and tender asparagus spears serve as a vibrant base for lemon- and tarragon-flavored sea scallops. By EatingWell Test Kitchen Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Ingredients […]

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Our Trip to Ireland  

By: Ross William Evans On May 24 a few of my friends and I drove to Chilliwack and had a little gathering. We met up with friends and some of their family members. One of our friends organized little bottles of beer for us to drink, and we said cheers. The following day we left Chilliwack, […]

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This is Me

By: Divian Reddy Kristina My name is Divian Reddy Kristina and I am twenty-four years old. I live with my parents and my grandma. I love my family very much but my favorite person is my grandma. I call her Auntie. At home, I help my mom with chores. I like to go with my […]

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New low mobility trails unveiled at Pioneer Park

Dragon Lake Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:50 AM From Cariboo Regional District and City of Quesnel https://www.cariboord.ca/en/news/new-low-mobility-trails-unveiled-at-pioneer-park.aspx The Cariboo Regional District and the City of Quesnel are proud to announce the opening of its newest low mobility trails in Pioneer Park on Dragon Lake. They have worked with numerous community groups since 2006 to develop […]

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Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on progress since the National Air Accessibility Summit

Statement August 20, 2024 – Ottawa (Ontario) August 20 is National Accessible Air Travel Day in the United States. The day was initiated by All Wheels Up (AWU), an organization set up in 2011 to increase awareness for safer and more dignified accessible air travel through research and advocacy. AWU created this annual day in […]

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Government of Canada invests to recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades

  News release August 16, 2024              Gatineau, Quebec              Employment and Social Development Canada Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock its full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women […]

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