November 10th,2022 Welcome to the November 2022 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 […]
Chilliwack councillor Jason Lum (third row with coffee cup) was in the audience for a forum hosted by UFV social work students on Nov. 3 at Evergreen Hall. (Eric J. Welsh/ Chilliwack Progress) The students suggest the current Persons with Disabilities rate lags well behind the cost of living Little moments can lead to big […]
News Release $5.8 million investment to help Canadians with disabilities fully participate in the digital economy November 7, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario All Canadians deserve the opportunity to find good jobs, contribute to their community and build a better life for themselves and their family. Yet even today, many Canadians with disabilities still face barriers […]
Fall Economic Statement 2022 Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister for the 2022 Fall Economic Statement Hon. Chrystia Freeland From: Department of Finance Canada Speech 3 November 2022 Check Against Delivery Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. For the past several months, I have been travelling across Canada—to more than two dozen cities and […]
The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. November Edition of KSA Newsletter 2022 contains in This month we are focusing on gratitude and peace. Remembrance Day is a time to give thanks to our veterans and to celebrate peace, love, and happiness. It is a […]
October 2022 Welcome to the October 2022 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 […]
Victoria Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 5:55 PM People living in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island and on the North and Central Coast can expect stormy weather between today and Oct. 31. This type of seasonal storm is typical for the region and is not unusual for this time of year. Environment Canada forecasts a […]
The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter’s founder and owner Krystian Shaw gave a presentation at the BIG Little Science Centre in Kamloops, BC. Since he started the Newsletter nine years ago, Krystian has been an inspiration for people with disabilities. His message of hope for a more inclusive world resonates with a lot of people.
Keremeos Monday, October 24, 2022, 1:15 PM Forty-three new affordable rental homes are now open in Keremeos for families, seniors and people living with disabilities. “We all want to make it easier to live, work and play in the communities that we love and call home. This new building will provide families, seniors and people living […]
News Release October 12, 2022, Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Women choose a career in the skilled trades less frequently than men, and they face increased barriers in their apprenticeship training. With the demand for skilled tradespeople at an all-time high, the Government of Canada is making targeted investments aimed at developing […]
