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Friday, April 5, 2013 11:15 AM
United Way of the Lower Mainland will receive an additional $5 million to enhance Better at Home.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:10 AM
Eight local governments have received Age-friendly BC Recognition for their actions in supporting older residents to remain healthy and active in their communities.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:15 AM
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With the selection of 11 new service providers for the Better at Home program, more B.C. seniors will benefit from assistance with non-medical services such as grocery shopping and snow removal to support them in living independently in their own homes.
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Monday, March 18, 2013 9:45 AM
Twenty communities throughout British Columbia received more than $7.36 million in BikeBC funding this year to expand and build cycling lanes, trails and paths for B.C families, contribute to increased physical activity and help reduce greenhouse gases.
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Monday, March 11, 2013 9:45 AM
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The B.C. government is marking the third anniversary of Canada's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with new funding and initiatives that build on B.C.'s leadership as an inclusive, accessible province, announced Minister of Social Development, Moira Stilwell, M.D.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 1:50 PM
Legislation was introduced in British Columbia to create the Seniors' Advocate Act, which will help build a more accessible, transparent and accountable approach to seniors' care.
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Friday, February 8, 2013 10:15 AM
Delta seniors will benefit from a $20,000 age-friendly grant to help address the needs of the municipality's senior residents.
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Monday, January 28, 2013 10:15 AM
Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan joined the United Way of the Lower Mainland to announce that the Better at Home program is more than tripling the number of sites, adding 38 new locations including First Nations communities around the province.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013 9:15 AM
Surrey seniors will benefit from a $20,000 Age-friendly grant to help create programs or tools that address the needs of the city's older residents.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:20 AM
Kent seniors will benefit from a $15,000 age-friendly grant to help create programs or tools that address the needs of the district's older residents. The District of Kent is one of 27 communities receiving grants for 2013.
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