Victoria Monday, February 6, 2023, 2:18 PM Lieutenant governor Janet Austin has delivered a forward-looking speech from the throne, laying out actions the provincial government will take to tackle today’s biggest challenges and build a stronger, more secure future for everyone who calls B.C. home.“Despite everything we’ve gone through over the past few years, British […]
This good Self Advocate not going on strike Community Living Agencies have a new contract Victoria Monday, February 6, 2023, 3:45 PM The Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate. CSSEA has more than […]
Victoria Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 11:15 AM British Columbians who use wheelchairs or have other accessibility needs will soon see more accessible taxis on the road with the launch of the Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP). People who depend on wheelchair-accessible taxis often experience longer wait times or a lack of service. The program will […]
Nanaimo Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1:10 PM From the Office of the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/over-sixty-new-rental-units-for-seniors-coming-to-nanaimo-881230626.html The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion; Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville; Sheila Malcolmson, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo; Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services; and Kerry […]
News Release January 18, 2023, Ajax, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Canadians have been living with the impacts of the pandemic for almost three years. Vulnerable adults, families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted. As a result, many children and youth have struggled with social isolation. […]
Victoria Monday, January 16, 2023 2:10 PM The Health Employers Association of BC has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate. The tentative agreement covers approximately 21,700 health-care support workers employed in a variety of community settings, such as private homes, group homes, […]
Credit/rebate updates January 13, 2023, by DABC The Provincial government recently made several announcements about new rebates/credits and changes to some types of assistance: Assistance Extended for Ukrainians coming to British Columbia Financial assistance through the B.C. Hardship Assistance program for individuals arriving in British Columbia under the federal Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency […]
Victoria Thursday, January 5, 2023, 9:00 AM Many people will have more money in their bank accounts as a result of the BC Affordability Credit. “The winter season often brings extra expenses for people and, with the rising costs we’re seeing around the world, it can add stress to already stretched household budgets,” said Katrine […]
This is the issue about family being cut from their funding for a son or child who has disabilities and funds had was individualized funding to create centres instead of direct funds to a family member who needs support this was supposed to have changed and reinstated what was before but this today signalled have […]
Victoria Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 11:30 AM The Home Owner Grant will continue to cover 92% of residential properties in B.C. with the threshold set at $2.125 million for 2023. The basic grant amounts remain the same as last year. The basic grant amount for homeowners in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and Capital […]
