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Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award Now Open for Nominations

Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award For Exemplary Advocacy Action Presented by: BC People First Society BCPF has opened nominations for our first ever Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award that will be announced at our Employment Conference for Self-Advocates on March 25, 2020. About the Award BC People First is proud to present our […]

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B.C. Home Owner Grant confirmed for 2020

Victoria Friday, January 3, 2020 9:00 AM The 2020 homeowner grant threshold in British Columbia has been set at $1.525 million, maintaining that 92% of homeowners continue to be eligible for the B.C. Home Owner Grant. The threshold is down from $1.65 million in 2019 due to moderating housing prices throughout the province. The threshold […]

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50 New Year’s Resolution Ideas And How To Achieve Each Of Them

  Hi all self advocates if you like information if planning your resolution 2020 here some information provided by lifehack.org site The New Year is slowly nearing, and with the holiday season already upon us many people are indulging in retrospection and reevaluating some of their life choices. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity […]

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Enhanced Fair PharmaCare benefits people with low incomes

To those that this information affects to information for self advocates.   Vancouver Thursday, January 2, 2020 11:15 AM The first anniversary of a $105-million investment over three years in Fair PharmaCare deductibles and co-payments shows that the changes are making a real difference in people’s lives. “In the first three months since government made […]

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Statement by the Prime Minister to mark the New Year

December 31, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the New Year:   “Happy New Year, Canada!   “Tonight, from coast to coast to coast, Canadians will gather with family and friends to celebrate the holidays and reflect on the accomplishments of 2019. While we count down […]

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Premier’s statement on New Year’s Day

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement about New Year’s Day 2020: Victoria Tuesday, December 31, 2019 8:00 AM   “Tomorrow, we will wake up to a new year and fresh decade full of promise and opportunity. This is a time to reflect on our past accomplishments and set new goals to shape a […]

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This holiday season, give your time to change a life

Victoria Friday, December 27, 2019 11:00 AM This is Anna McMahon’s story. It illustrates how a few hours of volunteering a week can transform the lives of children and youth for the better. It all started when Anna saw how a family member living with autism spectrum disorder struggled to find community support and one-on-one care. […]

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Selfadvocatenet.com Message for New Years 2020

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Selfadvocatenet.com 2019 Year in Review

Selfadvocatenet 2019 Year In Review This Page is to look back at some things happened in 2019 will pick out the important happenings and headlines and to some our stories   Well First our review start with some our stories came in 2019 Well some of our self advocates we lost in 2019.   Cathy […]

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Raising Josh: mom writes special needs adoption love story

Dawson Creek Monday, December 23, 2019 10:00 AM One mother’s self-published book, launched just before the winter holiday season, offers a timely reminder of the power of love, family and diversity to overcome all challenges. Raising Josh: A Special Needs Adoption Love Story is a tribute to the children who have enriched the lives of […]

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