We found this video produced by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council to be an excellent one that sends an important message to us all. Watch the video and …
In February, the BC government outlined Community Living BC\’s Mandate. When the NDP government was appointed in 2017, they made three key commitments to British Columbians that all ministries …
As Inclusion BC noted in its statement following the BC 2018/19 budget announcement this week, BC\’s latest budget included important new initiatives to make British Columbia more affordable, but there …
Our Shared Living team recently said goodbye to one its members, Joshua Cullen, who is pursuing a career with the RCMP and is in basic training in Regina. We\’d like …
We wanted to let you know about an exciting program that the City of Coquitlam has launched called, Get Connected, Get Active – Financial Assistance for Recreation. This program seeks …
Baby food manufacturer Gerber recently announced its newest Gerber baby – one-year old Lucas Warren from Dalton, Georgia. Lucas won the hearts of the judges and was chosen out …
It\’s been an exciting few weeks for our folks in PoCo and the DisDaBomb bath bomb team. This past week, we were excited to team up with Save-on-Foods in …
Can you believe it\’s been over a month since Christmas? Time is flying. As we begin 2018, we have been reflecting on the joy our 2017 Christmas Hampers brought …
It was announced this week that TransLink will be implementing a new hands-free access program for users who aren\’t physically able to tap a Compass Card at SkyTrain fare gates. This …
At Community Ventures Society (CVS), we are committed to inclusion. We know that when people are able to work in their community it promotes economic and social inclusion. At CVS, …
Posted: March 2, 2018 by cvsadmin
The Price of Exclusion – Watch the Video
We found this video produced by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council to be an excellent one that sends an important message to us all. Watch the video and …
Posted: February 28, 2018 by cvsadmin
Community Living BC Mandate 2018
In February, the BC government outlined Community Living BC\’s Mandate. When the NDP government was appointed in 2017, they made three key commitments to British Columbians that all ministries …
Posted: February 22, 2018 by cvsadmin
BC Budget – Inroads on Affordability but Lacks Focus on Disability Supports
As Inclusion BC noted in its statement following the BC 2018/19 budget announcement this week, BC\’s latest budget included important new initiatives to make British Columbia more affordable, but there …
Posted: February 19, 2018 by cvsadmin
Welcome Amrita Dhoot to Shared Living
Our Shared Living team recently said goodbye to one its members, Joshua Cullen, who is pursuing a career with the RCMP and is in basic training in Regina. We\’d like …
Posted: February 15, 2018 by cvsadmin
Attention Coquitlam Residents – Information on the Financial Assistance for Recreation Program
We wanted to let you know about an exciting program that the City of Coquitlam has launched called, Get Connected, Get Active – Financial Assistance for Recreation. This program seeks …
Posted: February 8, 2018 by cvsadmin
New Gerber \’Spokesbaby\’ has Down Syndrome
Baby food manufacturer Gerber recently announced its newest Gerber baby – one-year old Lucas Warren from Dalton, Georgia. Lucas won the hearts of the judges and was chosen out …
Posted: February 7, 2018 by cvsadmin
DisDaBomb Teams Up with Save-on-Foods to Raise Funds for BC Children\’s Hospital
It\’s been an exciting few weeks for our folks in PoCo and the DisDaBomb bath bomb team. This past week, we were excited to team up with Save-on-Foods in …
Posted: February 2, 2018 by cvsadmin
Christmas Hamper Campaign Update
Can you believe it\’s been over a month since Christmas? Time is flying. As we begin 2018, we have been reflecting on the joy our 2017 Christmas Hampers brought …
Posted: January 25, 2018 by cvsadmin
TransLink Launches Universal Gate Access Program for People with Disabilities
It was announced this week that TransLink will be implementing a new hands-free access program for users who aren\’t physically able to tap a Compass Card at SkyTrain fare gates. This …
Posted: January 23, 2018 by cvsadmin
Million Dollar Sock Entrepreneur Inspiring a Community
At Community Ventures Society (CVS), we are committed to inclusion. We know that when people are able to work in their community it promotes economic and social inclusion. At CVS, …
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