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Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:00 AM
‘Tis the season of giving, and new policies on gifts and assets are bringing some extra cheer to people on disability assistance and their families this Christmas.
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Monday, December 21, 2015 9:30 AM
Nanwakolas Council Society will soon have a labour market study that will provide a blueprint so its member First Nations can play a bigger role in B.C.’s diverse, growing and strong economy.
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Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:00 PM
Two people are helping the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce Walk on the Wildside (WWS) to promote business growth in the area, thanks to nearly $23,000 in provincial funding.
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Monday, December 14, 2015 1:00 PM
Fourteen people are receiving work experience and training for in-demand jobs as electricians, carpenters, plumbers and welders, thanks to nearly $104,000 in provincial funding.
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Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:30 PM
British Columbians receiving disability assistance will be able to hold significantly more assets and receive financial gifts and inheritances with no impact on their monthly assistance thanks to changes being made by the provincial government.
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Saturday, October 31, 2015 9:00 AM
The provincial government has declared November as Aboriginal Disability Awareness Month in recognition of the contributions of Aboriginal people living with disabilities in communities throughout B.C.
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Friday, October 30, 2015 2:30 PM
Nearly 35,000 new jobs are expected in Kamloops and the regional districts of Thompson-Nicola and Fraser-Fort George by 2025, according to a regional labour market study released.
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Friday, October 30, 2015 10:30 AM
A new guide to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) was released by the RDSP Action Group, made up of leaders from the financial and disability communities, to help more British Columbians with disabilities and their families benefit from the financial savings tool.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:30 AM
At age 62, Mary-Dale Alton found herself on federal Employment Insurance after working for decades in a well-paying job in hospitality and tourism. She had also spent a frustrating stint working part time or having to take seasonal work.
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Friday, October 16, 2015 5:30 PM
The Cariboo Coast Chilcotin Tourism Association (CCCTA) conference and AGM is getting a boost this weekend, thanks to the organizational skills of one person getting work experience with the Quesnel Downtown Association.
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