Victoria Friday, June 11, 2021 10:15 AM British Columbians living with diabetes will now have the Dexcom G6, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides regular updates on blood glucose levels throughout the day, covered through BC PharmaCare. “Thousands of British Columbians will benefit from coverage of continuous glucose monitors, which will allow patients to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Victoria Monday, May 31, 2021 7:45 AM On June 1, 2021, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.20 an hour and the lower discriminatory minimum wage for liquor servers ending. Over the past four years, B.C.’s general minimum wage has increased from $11.35 to $15.20 per […]
Nelson Monday, May 31, 2021 9:30 AM Families, seniors and people with disabilities with low to moderate incomes in Nelson are moving into 43 affordable rental homes, with the first affordable housing project opening in the community in almost 15 years. “These homes will help make life much more affordable and secure for families, seniors and […]
Victoria Monday, May 31, 2021 9:00 AM Students with disabilities enrolled at public post-secondary institutions are receiving more supports to help them succeed in their studies and train for a range of in-demand careers. “Every British Columbian deserves the opportunity to achieve their career dreams and goals,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and […]
