Prince George Wednesday, August 7, 2024 8:30 AM People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Prince George will soon have more safe and secure housing options as approximately 100 supportive homes and complex-care housing (CCH) units are on the way. “We know that when people experiencing homelessness have stable housing with supports, they can […]
1. Wear a helmet. A helmet can’t be 100 percent guaranteed to save your life, but it’s always going to give you better odds than going bare headed. You can also look into airbags for your bike. 2. Be seen. Dress like a fluorescent peacock—wear bright colors and reflective clothing, especially in the early morning, […]
On this page What is extreme heat? Before summer As temperatures rise During an event Drought What is extreme heat? An Extreme Heat Emergency is when daytime and nighttime temperatures get hotter every day and are well above seasonal norms. Extreme heat is dangerous for the health and wellbeing of our communities and is responsible […]
Inclusion Canada’s national and international work through our monthly Inclusion Matters newsletter. July 2024 Inclusion Matters July 2024 Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) Update On June 28, the federal government released the draft CDB regulations. The public now has until September 23 to provide their feedback. Inclusion Canada is actively analyzing the draft version and will […]
My name is Joshua Delos Reyes. In the spring of 2023, my family and I moved from Alberta to British Columbia. I like British Columbia because of warmer weather, and it has lots of mountains, trees, beautiful lakes and beaches. I joined Surrey Connections, a day program in Surrey and we do a lot of […]
Story By Nokomis (Nikki) Isaac My name is Nikki Isaac and I attend a Community Inclusion Program called Kyndred. (formerly DCLS) I like interacting with people and I communicate with them utilizing a device that is adapted by CAYA to suit my needs. I was at DCLS, where I first was employed as a […]
selfadvocate.ca/ recipe for the Month of August 2024 Christina Cherrier April 11, 2021 Mozzarella Pasta Salad – Loaded with flavor and color! With crisp vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and tossed with a delicious parmesan dressing, this mozzarella pasta salad is the perfect side dish or main course for a warm Spring or Summer evening. Ready in […]
Victoria Friday, July 26, 2024 10:23 AM In response to the provincial health officer’s decision to end the COVID-19 public-health emergency, which ends the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in health-care settings, the Province is making it mandatory for health-care workers to disclose their immunization status as a way to help keep people safe.Moving forward, all […]
Govt of BC is pleased to share the release of B.C.’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy. The renewed Strategy provides a 10-year framework for action, informed by a broad public and Indigenous engagement through which we heard from over 10,000 people, at least 70% with lived experience of poverty. This work builds on key legislative changes […]
By: Daniel Lopez My name is Daniel Lopez. I am twenty-six years old and I would like to share my self-advocacy story with you. I am currently enrolled in the Coast Mental Health Temporary Employment Program. Becoming enrolled involved me advocating for myself to be included in the program. I also had the help of […]
