Sheila Malcolmson

The impact of Trump's tariffs is being felt across Canada, but B.C. shows resilience w/ private sector job gains compared to other provinces.

We'll continue defending B.C. workers & businesses while building a strong economy, less reliant on the U.S. and create good jobs for people.

#BCJobs 🍁
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Classrooms under construction will add nearly 1,500 student spaces : AM 1150 Construction is underway for new classrooms at seven schools across B.C., creating nearly 1,500 additional student spaces to support rapidly growing communities. “Communities across the […]

Every dollar we invest in the education of our kids is an investment in our future success 📚 🏫

With these modern learning environments, we are making sure B.C. students are equipped to thrive in the #21stCentury

#StudentSuccess #PublicEducation #CloseToHome #bced

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Kamloops society recognized for commitment to inclusion with provincial award win - Kamloops News A Kamloops society has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to inclusion and accessibility as the Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness (SUSA) Society has won a provincial Widening our World (WOW

#Inclusion thrives when people lead with courage and #community. Kamloops’ SUSA Society was honoured with a WOW Award for empowering #selfadvocates and breaking #barriers. Their work uplifts voices and builds #belonging.

@shanesimpson.bsky.social #WOWAwards #AccessibilityMatters #KamloopsBC #CLBC

We've been preparing for tariffs as if there won't be any deals.

We’re fast-tracking 18 projects worth $20 billion to reduce our reliance on the U.S. and working with provinces and territories to remove interprovincial trade barriers thru a #TeamCanada🍁 collaborative approach.

Know before you go this long weekend!

Whether you are staying home or travelling this weekend, make sure to visit:

DriveBC.ca for road info ✔️

EmergencyInfoBC.ca for emergency info ✔️

Weather.gc.ca for weather alerts ✔️

BCWildfire.ca for wildfire info ✔️

PreparedBC.ca for preparedness info ✔️

Comox Valley advocate wins WOW Award for expanding inclusive housing On July 23, Community Living BC (CLBC) honoured Ann Janssen, executive director of the Comox Valley Affordable Housing Society (CVAHS), with a Widening Our World (WOW) award in recognition of her pass...

Community Living BC recently honored her with a WOW Award, re-highlighting this because but her impact goes far beyond the recognition. It’s felt in every life she’s helped support and uplift.

@shanesimpson.bsky.social #DisabilityAdvocacy #CLBC

Belonging starts with thoughtful design & #leadership grounded in empathy. Ann Janssen has helped make #inclusive #housing a reality in the Comox Valley, from award-winning #accessible buildings to a rent bank, supporting housing stability.

@shanesimpson.bsky.social #DisabilityAdvocacy #CLBC

The 2025 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Survey is still open. Your input helps capture the realities of BC’s #nonprofits and informs the work we do across government. If you lead or work in a non-profit, I encourage you to share your voice!

Open until July 30th!

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Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has been recognized for its efforts to make the downtown facility accessible - Vernon News Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has been recognized for its efforts to make the downtown facility accessible

Vernon’s local library branch received a WOW Award from CLBC for its commitment to accessibility & inclusion. Local advocate Katie Moore nominated the branch & praised staff for creating a welcoming space where all feel supported & respected. A well-deserved recognition for this vital community hub!

British Columbia has reached a trade agreement with Ontario.

This will make it easier for people to work in both provinces, provide producers easier access to markets, while giving consumers more choice.

More heat pump rebates on the way; now open for renters, condo owners More British Columbians will benefit from a heat pump this summer with the B.C. government’s launch of a new program to reduce energy use, lower energy bills and improve comfort for income-qualified a...

Exciting news for renters who are looking to switch over to heat pump! This new rebate provides up to $5,000 to support the purchase & installation of heat pumps in individual suites in multi-unit residential buildings. This means reduced energy use, lower engorge bills, & improved comfort at home ✅

20 years ago, with support from government, #CLBC was created by self-advocates to support people with developmental disabilities in the community. I know CLBC has made progress & there is more to be done. I know that CLBC is committed to strengthening safety, accountability, & inclusive care in BC.

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Canadians living with disabilities shouldn’t have to pay thousands to access the federal Disability Tax Credit. The Government of Canada funds 3 not-for-profits in B.C. to offer free, one-on-one help with DTC applications and other benefits

@disaballiancebc.bsky.social

#CanadaDisabilityBenefit

United Way British Columbia Grants & Funding United Way provides grants to non-profit organizations that support children and youth, food security, healthy aging, urgent response and more.

@unitedwaybc.bsky.social is still accepting application for their Work Experience Opportunities Grant! This grant creates #work opportunities at #nonprofits for up to 1,200 people facing significant barriers to #employment.

Application close on July 15th! Apply now or tag someone who should 😊

Grateful to Inclusion BC, Aspire Richmond, & Inclusion Canada for creating a space to bring advocates, #serviceproviders, family members, friends, & colleagues together this week. Events like this showcase the power of #partnership, & how we can create real change when all we all work together.

Thank you Charlene Barney for gifting me a gorgeous scarf! Charlene has worked for over 20 years advocating for #peoplewithdisabilities. She is on CLBC’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Board of BC People First, & was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal

Inclusion BC has been working for 70 years to ensure people are included & connected to their #community. Whether it’s sharing stories or having difficult conversations, this community always lifts each other up. By prioritizing connection & #inclusive services, this makes life better for everyone.

Whether it’s on the front lines or behind the scenes, our public servants are dedicated & compassionate people who ensure that people get access to the services they need to everyday. Often this work goes unnoticed, but it truly means everything to the people we serve. Thank you for all you do!

B.C. helps people keep full federal Canada Disability Benefit People receiving provincial income assistance in British Columbia who are also eligible to receive the new federal Canada Disability Benefit will keep the entire benefit, thanks to a B.C. exemption.

The new federal #CanadaDisabilityBenefit starts in July and in B.C., people on provincial assistance will keep the full amount. That’s up to $200/month in extra income, with no impact on provincial supports. We appreciate the work of the federal government. Apply today.

@disaballiancebc.bsky.social

Farmers’ market program delivers another bountiful harvest People in British Columbia will continue to have improved access to nutritious, locally grown foods through the B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program.

Big thanks to our local partners who share #FarmersMarketCoupons: PHC, Nanaimo Foodshare Society, Kiwanis Village Nanaimo & Snaw-Naw-As Health Centre. This work would not be possible without partners like these on the ground and how their work supports building stronger, healthier communities.

We all want people to have nutritious, healthy #food. To help, we fund Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons, so #lowincome folks from more than 8,500 households can purchase fresh, nutritious & #locally grown food at more than 100 BC #farmersmarkets

@lanapopham.bsky.social @georgeandersonbc.bsky.social

Intervenor-supported communication in action: A deafblind community member and an intervenor share a moment using tactile sign language during a community event supported by Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility.

A man and woman sit facing each other, smiling and using tactile sign language to communicate. Other participants in the background are also engaged in various forms of communication during a community gathering.

Ryan reading magnified text on a computer screen.

June is #DeafblindAwarenessMonth. We’re proud to fund over $1.8mil since 2022 to support #intervenerservices helping more people who are #deafblind connect to their communities & services they need. Thank you to CNIB Deaf Blind Community Services & the Wavefront Centre for leading this vital work.

West Coast Wildflowers is a female-powered, #Indigenous-owned space & this store that is doing big things for the community. By sourcing #local products, Ali is fostering a sense of #inclusivity while growing the local #economy for the region. Check it out the next time you’re in #CampbellRiver!

Can you dig it? 👷⛏️🛻
Across BC we are building #infrastructure that people need, & materials like asphalt & concrete are key. Thank you Upland Contracting Ltd. in #CampbellRiver for showing us your impressive site & highlighting how this supports infrastructure projects for our #coastal #communities

BC needs more #housing, & we need #innovative solutions for the whole spectrum of our housing needs. Thank you to Supermod Homes for giving us a tour of your facility & sharing what you are doing to address our housing needs across BC, while also driving the #localeconomy here in #CampbellRiver🏡

There is some incredible stuff happening here in #CampbellRiver. Supermod Homes are building #innovative modular #homes for people across #BC, and from their design to #construction, they do it all here in their facility, helping reduce waste and getting people into homes faster 🏡

Delicious lunch at Sushi Mong in #CampbellRiver today! 🍱🍣

Our communities are full of so many amazing #local places to explore. Whether you are staying at home this summer or getting out and visiting new communities, make sure to #shoplocal and support #smallbusinesses where you can.

WOW Awards 2025 - Community Living BC CLBC's annual Widening Our World (WOW) Awards recognize people and organizations whose work is building communities everyone feels welcome, valued and respected.​

Congratulations to the 2025 WOW Award recipients! 🎉

From inclusive housing to self-advocacy and community leadership, your work is building a more #inclusive B.C. Thanks for your passion, dedication and impact.

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#WOWAwards #InclusionMatters #CLBC #BCStrong