Posted on May 23, 2019 A long-time leader in British Columbia’s community living sector with a track record of advancing inclusion in social service agencies and on sector boards will become CLBC’s next Chief Executive Officer, starting August 12, 2019. Since 2007, Ross Chilton has served as CEO of Community Living Society, a service provider […]
News release May 22, 2019 Gatineau, Québec Employment and Social Development Canada Providing opportunities to promote accessibility and inclusion is a priority for the Government of Canada. From May 26 to June 1, Canada’s third National AccessAbility Week will celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities and promote accessibility and inclusion in communities and workplaces […]
Surrey Wednesday, May 22, 2019 1:45 PM People under-represented in B.C.’s growing technology and engineering sectors, including women, Indigenous peoples, immigrants and people with disabilities, will have better opportunities and advancement through new government-supported initiatives. Provincial funding of up to $2.2 million over two years will break down barriers through pilot projects, such as mentorship […]
Powell River Monday, May 13, 2019 9:30 AM A new $15 fee is being applied to two recreation sites in the Powell River area that are being upgraded to fee-for-service sites to provide better camping services. The change means that the sites at Dodd Lake and Nanton Lake will be maintained more frequently and visited […]
Victoria Monday, May 13, 2019 11:30 AM The Province is seeking service providers to deliver skills training and employment supports for people facing multiple barriers to employment. Funding of up to $10 million a year will support about 1,230 people in British Columbia who face multiple barriers to employment, including immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities […]
Victoria Wednesday, May 8, 2019 12:15 PM In addressing the recommendations of the provincial Rental Housing Task Force, the B.C. government is moving ahead immediately with increased public education and bolstered enforcement to better protect the rights of both renters and landlords.“To make renting work better for everyone, we need to make sure both renters […]
News release May 7, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, attended a Parliamentary Reception in honour of Vision Health Month, hosted by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). During the event, Minister Qualtrough announced Budget 2019’s proposed funding […]
One year after the announcement of $10,000 payments, the government has compensated 1,113 people. Rob Shaw Updated: May 6, 2019 B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix with Woodlands Project Lead Antje Helmuth outside the library. CHAD HIPOLITO / PNG VICTORIA — When the province began offering compensation last year for survivors of abuse at the […]
Calling for Stories from Self Advocates! The CLBC Editorial Board is looking for stories from self advocates for the 2019 Summer Edition of the Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine. The theme for the next edition is: The Many Paths to INDEPENDENCE We are looking for 250 word stories about what independence looks and feels like to […]
Victoria Friday, April 26, 2019 2:30 PM Given the increasing popularity of electric bikes, a new policy has been developed for the safe, appropriate use of electric bikes on designated trails managed by Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Electric bikes are a class of transportation/recreational bicycle that use an electric motor to either assist with […]
