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Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:00 AM
Thanks to the launch of a new motorcycle permit for people with disabilities, created by SPARC BC and supported by the provincial government, more people will be able to make use of designated parking spots, which will allow them to have access to parks, recreational facilities and services in their communities.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:45 PM
A study that will help create improved access to engineering and technology employment opportunities for people with disabilities is being launched in the Lower Mainland.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016 1:00 PM
On Oct. 1, 2016, the Province will make Employment Insurance (EI) maternity and parental benefits and EI benefits for parents caring for critically ill children fully exempt for people on income and disability assistance.
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Friday, September 16, 2016 10:15 AM
More of Kamloops’ back alleys are going to be turned into art galleries, thanks to more than $19,000 in provincial funding for a work experience project.
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Friday, September 16, 2016 9:15 AM
The City of Kamloops knows it has a labour shortage coming, and work is underway to help local businesses meet the future demand for workers.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:15 AM
A government-funded Job Creation Partnership project is implementing a hands-on gardening educational pilot program aimed at improving food security for marginalized, vulnerable people in Vernon.
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Monday, September 12, 2016 11:00 AM
A Creston farm that houses and employs people with disabilities will be able to thrive as a result of more than $84,000 in provincial funding.
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Friday, September 9, 2016 11:15 AM
A $1.16-million Job Creation Partnerships project developed by the B.C. government and the Invasive Species Council of B.C. is putting people to work weeding out invasive plants and species in five Interior communities.
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Thursday, September 8, 2016 1:00 PM
A provincially funded Labour Market Partnership study will find best practices for resource companies to recruit and retain Aboriginal workers in northwestern British Columbia.
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Thursday, September 8, 2016 12:00 PM
Access to assistive technology is helping people with disabilities succeed at work and in volunteer roles in the community.
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