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Hey everyone, the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations centre has been activated to support the opening of several cooling centres, in response to the heat warning issued by Environment Canada, and has circulated an information bulletin with additional information — we are passing on the information in that bulletin here for you. Elevated temperatures over several …
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Hey everyone, a heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for much of the Province, including the Okanagan and the West Kootenays. Record temperatures are in the forecast from Saturday until Tuesday. Watch for heat-related illness, and be aware of the increased risk of wildfires due to drought conditions. We’ve got information posted on …
Hey everyone! Many communities in Canada and around the world are celebrating diversity throughout June 2021 as PRIDE month. We thought we would take this opportunity to highlight some PRIDE activities, resources, and organizations for you here: As you may have noticed, we made some changes to the CCSS website with our Justice & Diversity …
Hey everyone, CLBC has invited staff, support workers, and home sharing providers join in their teleconference on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (PDT) with Nicholas Simons, Minister, Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, to provide a COVID-19 update and to recognize the diligent and brave work of frontline support workers. Call …
Hey everyone, as we are coming up on National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) we are also commemorating the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous History Month – here are some ideas to help find an opportunity to participate: Visit the Government of Canada webpage about National Indigenous History Month 2021 Check out this interactive events …
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…with a WEBINAR TOMORROW (June 18) from 9 am – 12 pm! The webinar is called “How Indigenous Businesses Reflect Worldviews, Values, and Ways of Life” and it is presented by Small Business BC. Click here if you want to REGISTER. Here’s what it’s about: COURSE DESCRIPTION In advance of National Indigenous Peoples Day on …
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The Government of Canada has recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many of us. Stress and anxiety can be worse for those who do not have access to their regular support networks. Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of any age across Canada can access immediate: Mental …
As part of our Emergency Preparedness Week series, we are focusing today on making an EMERGENCY PLAN — that means have a plan on what you will do right away when an emergency happens. There is a list of details to think about on the GetPrepared website, and this is a great place to start …
As part of our Emergency Preparedness Week series, we are focusing today on building an EMERGENCY KIT — that means the supplies you might need right away to respond to an emergency. There is a list of emergency kit items on the GetPrepared website, and this is a great place to start building your kit. …
PosAbilities is once again offering LINK! – Safety, Relationships, Sexuality training, starting May 11th. Their Sexual Health Education curriculum provides individuals with diverse abilities relevant sexual health information, and empowers them to explore their sexuality in a safe and healthy manner. This free online program is being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays (4-5:30 pm) to …
