By Christine Tam Global News An Abbotsford man who lives with a disability is taking TransLink to task over the seemingly contradictory tolling policies for two of Metro Vancouver’s newest bridges. TReO offers a disability exemption for those who cross the Port Mann Bridge, but it’s a different story for TransLink’s Golden Ears Bridge. […]
Author: BC Winter Games/Saturday, February 22, 2014/Categories: 2014 BC Winter Games, Basketball – Special Olympics Vancouver Squamish took home a win against Fraser Valley 2, beating them 27 to 11 on Saturday in Special Olympics basketball at the University of the Fraser Valley. Vancouver Squamish played a strong low-post game, scoring a lot of their […]
Author: BC Winter Games/Saturday, February 22, 2014/Categories: 2014 BC Winter Games, Basketball – Special Olympics Vancouver Squamish took home a win against Fraser Valley 2, beating them 27 to 11 on Saturday in Special Olympics basketball at the University of the Fraser Valley. Vancouver Squamish played a strong low-post game, scoring a lot of their […]
Summary: Inclusion BC congratulates all parties on the ratification of a five-year contract in the community social services sector in British Columbia. It is particularly important that the government has expressed its commitment to fully fund the agreement. (See press releases from: CSSEA, BCGEU, Provincial Government) This is a positive indication that it has learned […]
Parole Board cites vague details in ruling against convicted killer’s plans for volunteer trip CBC News Posted: Feb 17, 2014 6:00 PM CT Last Updated: Feb 17, 2014 6:02 PM CT Convicted killer Robert Latimer has been denied a special exemption to travel outside of Canada. The Saskatchewan farmer is currently under parole conditions to remain […]
DAWSON CREEK – Ramps, elevators and automatic doors all assist those with mobility issues, but they are lacking in Dawson Creek according to B.C. People First board president David Johnston. Johnston, of Dawson Creek, approached council on Jan. 20 requesting that the City form an accessibility committee. Above helping all business in […]
Clinton Ho and Caleb Wacholtz, from right in front row, surrounded by their fellow Special Olympians, are heading to the BC Winter Games in Mission this week to compete in Special Olympics basketball. Published: February 18, 2014 12:00 PM Updated: February 18, 2014 12:38 PM For the first time ever, Special Olympics basketball is […]
Greg Ovenden and Tim Lord Updated: February 19, 2014 8:42 AM For Penticton’s Greg Ovenden and Tim Lord, the B.C. Winter Games in Mission will be about more than just draining baskets and shutting down opponents. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people, new friends, old friends,” said Lord, a member of the Penticton Special […]
TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2014 /CNW/ – Today marked another important milestone for Special Olympics Canada (SOC), which is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through active participation in sport. The Government of Canada’s 2014 federal budget has approved an additional $10.8 million for SOC over the next four years. This […]
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s representative for children and youth, said the budget shows no long-term strategy to reduce the number of children living in poverty. It’s like a competition between B.C.’s most vulnerable. While Tuesday’s budget promised more money for affordable housing and people with developmental disabilities, the province’s child welfare watchdog said there […]
