Tracy Holmes Apr. 15, 2021 9:48 a.m. Bill C-7 was expanded to include access to medically assisted death for non-terminal conditions READ MORE: Canadians not near death gain access to assisted dying as Senate passes Bill C-7 In short, they say last month’s expansion of Bill C-7 to include people with non-terminal conditions is […]
Victoria Monday, April 12, 2021 2:20 PM Lt. Gov. Janet Austin has delivered the speech from the throne outlining government’s commitment to supporting people, businesses and communities, while working to put the pandemic behind British Columbians and build a strong recovery for everyone. “We have come a long way by looking out for each other […]
Victoria Wednesday, April 7, 2021 8:30 AM People with disabilities and other barriers will continue to receive free help filing their income tax and accessing tax credits and benefits, thanks to $1.18 million in provincial funding. Disability Alliance B.C. (DABC) has been operating the Tax Assistance and Information program (Tax AID) since 2015, providing free […]
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Vancouver Thursday, April 1, 2021 7:00 AM The need to act fast during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to brilliant breakthroughs in supporting British Columbians with complex needs, says the chief executive officer of John Howard Society Pacific. “Throughout the pandemic, discussions of challenges moved to operational plans much faster than we ever could have […]
March 29, 2021 – Media Release TransLink seeks feedback on Compass rollout, changes to fares, and registration process NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – TransLink is launching the HandyDART Modernization Program, a package of updates designed to ensure the service remains accessible and flexible for those who need it now and in the future. The program represents […]
Vancouver Tuesday, March 23, 2021 7:00 AM One size most definitely does not fit all in providing community social services, and a non-profit serving some of B.C.’s most complex citizens is a clear example of that.PLEA Community Social Services develops an individual care plan for every one of the 1,200 people referred for its services every […]
News release March 23, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada remains committed to building a more inclusive and accessible Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. One way to strengthen Canada’s workforce and economic recovery is to […]
Prince George Saturday, March 20, 2021 9:30 AM Opening a new housing complex in a global pandemic wasn’t part of the plan when AiMHi – the Prince George Association for Community Living – finally settled on what to do with a piece of property it had owned for many years. However, it was a big […]
Victoria Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:45 PM The Province, through BC Housing, has made a number of improvements to a program that helps seniors and people with permanent disabilities or diminished abilities with the cost of making adaptations to their homes for independent living. Previously known as the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, the […]
