Author Archives: Cam Dore

Surrey council moves Harmony project forward

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  Peace Arch News Headline UNITI’s South Surrey inclusive housing proposal set for a new public hearing More than a year after rejecting it, Surrey council has reconsidered – and approved the first and second readings for – UNITI’s inclusive housing project, Harmony, in South Surrey. As promised by incumbent Mayor Doug MacCallum at a […]

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Government of Canada releases national Disability Inclusion Action Plan

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News release October 7, 2022         Gatineau, Quebec       Employment and Social Development Canada Persons with disabilities face physical, financial, attitudinal and other barriers to participating in society. Many of these barriers are systemic and long-standing. The Government of Canada is working with the disability community to remove those barriers, and to consciously create a more […]

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Make safe driving part of your Thanksgiving long weekend

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  Victoria Thursday, October 6, 2022 7:30 AM As the Thanksgiving long weekend approaches, travellers are encouraged to stay safe on the road by planning ahead and using extra caution. Drivers on routes throughout the province should also expect above-average traffic volumes and plan accordingly. Drivers can expect delays on Coquihalla Highway 5, as portions […]

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New affordable homes for families, seniors open in Oliver

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Oliver Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:30 AM More than 40 new affordable rental homes are open in Oliver for families, seniors, Indigenous people and individual living with disabilities. “With the opening of this building, more people in Oliver will have the security and peace of mind that comes with an affordable place to live,” said Roly […]

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Parliamentary Secretary Adam van Koeverden announces new funding to remove barriers and improve inclusivity in Canadian sport

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  From: Canadian Heritage News release TORONTO, October 6, 2022 The Government of Canada is committed to creating a more inclusive sport environment for all Canadians. Sport plays an important role in building stronger, healthier communities across the country. Sport should include space for all to participate and excel, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, and […]

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Boo Bark

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selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe for Month of October 2022 (Halloween Edition) A boo-licious boo bark, a spook-tacular party, and BOO’ing our neighbors and friends! Prep Time35 mins Total Time35 mins Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Keyword: boo bark, Halloween treats, you’ve been booed Calories: 1491kcal Author: Rachael     Ingredients 3 cups Orange Candy Melts MARS fun size […]

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Halloween Spaghetti Monster Recipe

A plate of spaghetti with a tomato sauce face, featuring egg eyes and black olive pupils. It has a jagged mouth with cheese teeth and black eyebrows, resembling a monster. Theres also a small plastic spider beside the face.

selfadvocate.ca/ recipe for month October 2022 (Special Edition Halloween ) Simple spaghetti with sauce and toppings to create a spooky spaghetti monster dish for kids or adults. Course Main Course Cuisine American, Italian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Servings 6 Servings     Ingredients 1 Package (12 Oz) […]

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Noodle Bowl with Rainbow Veggies & Peanut Sauce

A colorful salad in a white bowl with sliced beets, asparagus, onions, cabbage, red and yellow bell peppers, and carrots, topped with mint leaves. A small bowl of dressing is beside the salad on a textured cloth.

selfadvocate.ca/ Recipe for Month of October 2022 With tons of colourful vegetables, sesame rice noodles and a healthy peanut sauce, this noodle bowl is a hit with adults and kids alike. Assemble the bowls before serving or let everyone make their own. Serve with Sriracha hot sauce, if desired. total: 45 min Servings: 4 Ingredients […]

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The Kamloops Self Advocates Newsletter October,2022 Edition

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    The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a newsletter for people with diverse abilities published by Krystian Shaw. October Edition of KSA Newsletter 2022 contains in This month, we are celebrating Community Inclusion Month. Community inclusion means remembering and learning from the past,which included institutions for people with developmental disabilities in Canada, and celebrating the future, […]

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Government of Canada launches new resource toolkit in support of the 50 – 30 Challenge

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    News Release September 29, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Canadian organizations are now better equipped to meet their diversity and inclusion goals Equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to Canada’s economy, both now and in the future. When senior executives are reflective of Canada’s diversity, businesses and […]

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