Victoria Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 11:30 AM The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with the SAFERhome Standards Society to create a new certification program that will improve liveability and accessibility in existing and future public-housing buildings. “Everyone, regardless of their age, size, ability or mobility, should be able to live comfortably in their homes, […]
Victoria Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:30 PM Employers in British Columbia are receiving support to create inclusive work environments for people with disabilities through a $4.8-million grant from the Province. “Many people with disabilities are interested in securing a good job but have experienced additional barriers due to the pandemic,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of […]
Victoria Monday, May 31, 2021 7:45 AM On June 1, 2021, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.20 an hour and the lower discriminatory minimum wage for liquor servers ending. Over the past four years, B.C.’s general minimum wage has increased from $11.35 to $15.20 per […]
Nelson Monday, May 31, 2021 9:30 AM Families, seniors and people with disabilities with low to moderate incomes in Nelson are moving into 43 affordable rental homes, with the first affordable housing project opening in the community in almost 15 years. “These homes will help make life much more affordable and secure for families, seniors and […]
Victoria Monday, May 31, 2021 9:00 AM Students with disabilities enrolled at public post-secondary institutions are receiving more supports to help them succeed in their studies and train for a range of in-demand careers. “Every British Columbian deserves the opportunity to achieve their career dreams and goals,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and […]
Victoria Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM In celebration of British Columbia’s fourth annual AccessAbility Week, people with disabilities will be supported through $500,000 in new community grants aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion. AccessAbility Week highlights the efforts of people, communities and workplaces that are actively removing barriers so people of all abilities have […]
Trail Friday, May 28, 2021 1:00 PM Families, seniors and people with disabilities in Trail are moving into homes they can afford, with a nine-unit apartment building opening in the community.Located on provincially owned land at 1232 Columbia Ave., Columbia Park provides studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes for people with moderate and low incomes.Lower […]
Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 27 May 2021 Over 1 billion people currently live with some form of disability. This number is rising as populations expand and age, and due to the increasing number of people living with noncommunicable conditions. Today’s resolution on the highest attainable standard of health for persons with […]
Ladysmith Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:00 AM Families, seniors and people with disabilities in Ladysmith will soon have more affordable housing options, with construction underway on a 36-unit rental housing project in the community. “It is vital that we help deliver the affordable homes people need in Ladysmith and throughout the province,” said David Eby, […]
News release May 17, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada Canadians across the country want to reduce their home energy bills and […]
