New Westminster Saturday, March 31, 2018 11:15 AM Former residents of Woodlands who attended the school before Aug. 1, 1974, will finally receive compensation for systemic abuse suffered at the provincial institution, announced Premier John Horgan. “For nearly 20 years, former residents of Woodlands have fought for compassion, closure and some level of justice. Today, […]
News release From: Employment and Social Development Canada March 29, 2018 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, invited not-for-profit and Indigenous organizations, municipalities and territorial governments to apply for funding for retrofit, renovation or new construction projects […]
A bi-monthly update with news, stories and tips I’m just me, and Jayme’s just Jayme Debbie Remillard lives on a hobby farm in Nanaimo with husband Clem and daughter Jayme. Her belief in Jayme’s gifts, and those of others, has helped build a diverse and supportive community that she loves. […]
Vancouver Monday, March 26, 2018 2:00 PM Following the March 13, 2018, funding announcement of $38 million for five regional projects, partners and stakeholders gathered to celebrate the people and communities that will benefit from this investment, announced Minister of Citizens’ Services, Jinny Sims. With recent news of federal, provincial and partner funding to improve […]
Vancouver Monday, March 19, 2018 9:45 AM British Columbia hospitals will perform 900 more dental surgeries in the coming year to improve access to care for vulnerable children and adults, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced today. This represents the largest one-time increase in dental surgery ever in British Columbia. The total number of surgeries will […]
Nanaimo Thursday, March 15, 2018 1:30 PM Mike Parker, who works with children with special needs in Nanaimo, was 28 years old with a bachelor of science when he started with the ministry in May 1989. A child-and-youth worker, Mike began working with the ministry during the era of de-institutionalization during the late 1970s and 1980s. This laid […]
Victoria Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:20 AM Vulnerable people will be safer because of improvements to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, said Premier John Horgan. “Whether people are choosing child care, a residential-care facility for an elder, or a recovery home for those they love, they need information to make the best care […]
This good news for people with disabilities in housing issue start anyways Vancouver Friday, March 2, 2018 10:15 AM The first phase of a new affordable-housing project for families, seniors and people with disabilities is getting underway in Vancouver, in partnership with the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation. “When people have safe and affordable housing, they can […]
March 1, 2018 by DABC As of February 26, 2018, the Canada Revenue Agency has opened up online filing of personal income tax returns for the 2017 tax year. There are lots of reasons to file your taxes, even if you have a low income. Keeping up-to-date on your tax returns gives you access to […]
Victoria Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:30 PM Today, students and government leaders called for a united front against bullying, especially cyberbullying. Premier John Horgan, Minister of Education Rob Fleming and B.C. MLAs joined about 100 students on the steps of the B.C. parliament buildings. “Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and kindness, whether it […]
