Category Archives: Latest Announcements

New affordable rental homes opening in Kelowna

Kelowna Thursday, November 15, 2018 11:16 AM   Low to moderate-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Kelowna now have access to a total of almost 200 new affordable rental homes. The governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the City of Kelowna are officially opening Apple Valley 2 and 3, the final phases in this […]

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Investment in workplace technology helps people with disabilities

Burnaby Thursday, November 15, 2018 1:15 PM   A new WorkBC contract that equips people with adaptive technology will open up employment opportunities for people with disabilities and help them thrive in the workplace. Delivered by the Neil Squire Society, the Assistive Technology Services program combines two existing services — Technology@Work and supports offered through […]

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Inclusion BC and CLBC launch three-year plan to increase inclusive housing

Posted on November 14, 2018 “Home is where our story begins…” – A Report by the Community Living BC and Inclusion BC Inclusive Housing Task Force. Inclusion BC and Community Living BC (CLBC) have today launched a collaborative three-year plan to increase inclusive housing options in British Columbia. The plan was developed by an Inclusive […]

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New affordable housing under construction in Kamloops

Kamloops Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11:15 AM Seniors, people with disabilities and people living with mental-health challenges will soon have access to new affordable rental homes, following the Spirit Square redevelopment. The Province is partnering with the City of Kamloops, ASK Wellness Society, Interior Health Authority, Community Living BC and Arpa Investments to develop a […]

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Inclusion BC and CLBC launch three-year plan to increase inclusive housing

November 14, 2018   Inclusion BC and Community Living BC (CLBC) have today launched a collaborative three-year plan to increase inclusive housing options in British Columbia. The plan was developed by an Inclusive Housing Task Force (IHTF) created by both organizations. Adults with developmental disabilities, and their families, have told us that access to inclusive […]

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Seniors and patients to benefit from fair workplace legislation Release was updated on Nov. 8, 2018

Victoria Thursday, November 8, 2018 10:22 AM People throughout the province, including patients, families and especially seniors and people with disabilities, will benefit as legislation that has been introduced takes aim at improving working conditions for health and social-sector employees. The proposed health sector statutes repeal act would rescind two existing acts – the Health and […]

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Government of Canada introduces legislation to take concrete action to reduce poverty in Canada

    November 6, 2018                     Ottawa, Ontario                    Employment and Social Development Canada In a country as prosperous as Canada, all Canadians should have a real and fair chance to succeed. The Government of Canada is focused on growth that benefits all Canadians and on investments that help grow the middle class and reduce poverty. When […]

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New federal funding will help vulnerable and marginalized women access job market

From: Status of Women Canada News release Project will improve gender equality by addressing barriers to employment November 1, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Status of Women Canada Vulnerable and marginalized women, including women who live in remote and Northern communities, racialized and Indigenous women, women fleeing violence, newcomers, single mothers, LGBTQ2 women, low-income women, […]

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Province tables human rights commission legislation Links to Chinese and Punjabi translations added Nov. 1, 2018

Victoria Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:35 AM Government has introduced legislative amendments to the Human Rights Code that will re-establish a human rights commission for B.C. to promote and protect human rights for all British Columbians. “As we see what’s happening around the globe, it has never been more important that governments do all they […]

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Important information for Woodland Servivors

Dear Self Advocacy community and supporters, Community Living BC (CLBC) has been asked by the Woodlands Project team in the Ministry of Health to distribute an information bulletin to individuals, families and service providers in support of the initiative to extend compensation to survivors. You can read the information bulletin here. Please help us circulate […]

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