The HandyDART Advisory Committee (HDAC) was formed as part of a commitment to establish additional ways for HandyDART customers to provide input on the service. The HandyDART Advisory Committee allows TransLink to hear directly from customers and stakeholders and ensure that this service meets their needs, particularly as we deliver an ambitious workplan that includes […]
Housing announcement from bc govt today in Nelson B.C. Self advocates with disabilities may want to find out up in Nelson BC Nelson Thursday, April 25, 2019 12:15 PM Forty-three new affordable rental homes will provide a safe, caring environment where families can raise their children and seniors can age in their community. “Families and […]
News release April 25, 2019 Regina, Saskatchewan Employment and Social Development Canada Ensuring Canadians of all abilities have safer, easier access to our public spaces and workplaces. Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced financial support of more than $11 million over two years through the […]
Victoria Wednesday, April 24, 2019 3:00 PM Canada’s and British Columbia’s transportation ministers have made a joint commitment to continue BC Bus North, the transportation service that connects B.C.’s northern and rural communities. “Intercity bus services are important for the people of British Columbia and for Canadians across the country, particularly for those in Indigenous, […]
News release Ministers commit to advancing social services to remove barriers April 24, 2019 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Employment and Social Development Canada Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services* met to share information, discuss common priorities and work together to address key social policy issues. Ministers reviewed the significant achievements by all […]
Burnaby Tuesday, April 23, 2019 9:45 AM Families and people in need of affordable rental homes will soon have access to 125 new homes and the peace of mind that comes from secure housing. “After years of housing affordability being ignored by the previous government, we have put the focus back on people and building […]
KAMLOOPS — The latest housing addition to downtown Kamloops will also feature extra homes for seniors and people with disabilities. Oncore Seniors Society has announced construction is underway on 12 new affordable homes within one floor of The Lightwell, a new 6-storey development under construction along St. Paul Street. In a release, the Society says […]
Victoria Sunday, April 21, 2019 8:00 AM Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in honour of Easter: “This weekend, Christians in every part of British Columbia will gather with friends and family to celebrate Easter. “Easter is a time of hope and joy for Christians around the world – a yearly reminder of […]
Courtenay Friday, April 12, 2019 9:10 AM With the opening of The Junction, a 46-unit supportive housing project in the community, people experiencing homelessness in Courtenay will have a safe and secure place to call home. “There are people in our community that have been living without the peace of mind that comes with having a place […]
Richmond Friday, April 12, 2019 1:15 PM Safe and supportive homes opening soon will give people experiencing homelessness in Richmond the opportunity to recover and support the overall health of the community. “These homes will help people heal and ensure they have access to a secure home in a welcoming community,” said Bowinn Ma, MLA for […]
