Month: July 2018
It was announced this month that Minister Carla Qualtrough, an MP from Delta, BC will be taking on an expanded role to include Accessibility. She is now the Minister of …
Community Ventures Society was the recipient nonprofit on Thursday, July 19th for this quarter\’s People Who Give a Damn event. To learn more about this group or support their next nonprofit in …
Just a quick note to say thank you to all who came out to our summer BBQ last Friday. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. …
On July 16th, the Vancouver Sun published an interesting article detailing how many BC residents believe they need to have a say on the proposed accessibility law being developed by …
On July 9th, Ron McKinnon – Member of Parliament, Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, announced the launch of Community Champions, an award that recognizes the neighbours who work hard to make Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam …
It was announced on Wednesday, that Robert Latimer is applying to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould for either a pardon or a new trial for the killing of his daughter in …
The mother of a 7-year-old disabled girl who’s nonverbal and bound to a wheelchair is questioning an age restriction for HandyDART after her daughter was found ineligible for the service …
A Coquitlam-based woman who uses a wheelchair was left waiting for an accessible taxi for three hours on Canada Day. After this experience, Merle Smith, is calling for more enforcement …
As we head into a warmer time of year, we wanted to remind you again of the importance of taking care in the summer. Sunnier days typically brings warmer temperatures …
Month: July 2018
Cabinet Shuffle: Minister Carla Qualtrough now responsible for Accessibility
Posted: July 27, 2018 by cvsadmin
It was announced this month that Minister Carla Qualtrough, an MP from Delta, BC will be taking on an expanded role to include Accessibility. She is now the Minister of …
Category: Information
Thank You to People Who Give a Damn Tri-Cities
Posted: July 20, 2018 by cvsadmin
Community Ventures Society was the recipient nonprofit on Thursday, July 19th for this quarter\’s People Who Give a Damn event. To learn more about this group or support their next nonprofit in …
Category: Events
CVS Summer BBQ a Success
Posted: July 20, 2018 by cvsadmin
Just a quick note to say thank you to all who came out to our summer BBQ last Friday. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. …
Category: Events
BC Residents Want a Say on Proposed Accessibility Law
Posted: July 20, 2018 by cvsadmin
On July 16th, the Vancouver Sun published an interesting article detailing how many BC residents believe they need to have a say on the proposed accessibility law being developed by …
Category: Information
Nominate your Community Champion Today!
Posted: July 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
On July 9th, Ron McKinnon – Member of Parliament, Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, announced the launch of Community Champions, an award that recognizes the neighbours who work hard to make Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam …
Category: Information
Robert Latimer Applies for Pardon
Posted: July 12, 2018 by cvsadmin
It was announced on Wednesday, that Robert Latimer is applying to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould for either a pardon or a new trial for the killing of his daughter in …
Category: Information
HandyDART Age Policy in Question, Deep Cove Mom Speaks Out
Posted: July 5, 2018 by cvsadmin
The mother of a 7-year-old disabled girl who’s nonverbal and bound to a wheelchair is questioning an age restriction for HandyDART after her daughter was found ineligible for the service …
Category: Information
Calling for More Accessible Taxis in BC
Posted: July 3, 2018 by cvsadmin
A Coquitlam-based woman who uses a wheelchair was left waiting for an accessible taxi for three hours on Canada Day. After this experience, Merle Smith, is calling for more enforcement …
Category: Information
Summer Air Quality & Heat
Posted: July 3, 2018 by cvsadmin
As we head into a warmer time of year, we wanted to remind you again of the importance of taking care in the summer. Sunnier days typically brings warmer temperatures …
Category: Information
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