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Passion for sports helps teach life lessons

Home share provider embracing professional and parental roles By Ryan Rogers After supporting Brian for only a short while, Darren MacLellan knew he wanted to make a difference in his...

Employment services welcomes new class of eager employees

PosAbilities offers training, skill-building for people with disabilities seeking employment By Camille Jensen VANCOUVER - Paul could see himself working with seniors while Francis enjoys children. James wants to be...

Latest drama another exercise in sharing gifts, ideas, inspiration

Zulius and the Fire Snake stirs Egyptian passion By Michelle Strutzenberger While co-creation, collaboration and responsiveness are being touted as the future of good work, a drama team from posAbilities...

BCACL conference ignites new insights, activities

Benefits of co-housing, yoga, advocacy come home for posAbilities members By Michelle Strutzenberger It may not have been what they expected, but a couple of posAbilities members attending the recent...

B.C. People First committed to growth

Board member Dave Sherritt reports on decisions at recent gathering By Michelle Strutzenberger The B.C. People First movement is interested in strengthening its connections, advancing itself and in the process...

posAbilities amplifies presence in local business community

Org reps join business expo, make new connections, raise profile of posAbilities’ focus on economic inclusion By Michelle Strutzenberger In light of posAbilities’ commitment to economic inclusion, joining the Burnaby...

posAbilities spearheads ‘best work in the world’

Everyone welcome to join building of a community garden in a day By Michelle Strutzenberger Cinthia Pagé says creating community gardens is some of the best work there is to...

Is your support network ready for an emergency?

Emergency preparedness workshop offers tips and strategies By Ryan Rogers Craig Langston has found himself in a tough spot before. He lives in an apartment building and relies on an...

British Columbia celebrates family caregivers

Vancouver General Hospital to host free workshops, event May 12 By Camille Jensen They are everyday heroes who provide physical, emotional and financial support for people who need it most:...

Site supervisor, employee list pluses of Don’t Sweat It

Approaching as business, reframed ideology key to social enterprise success: Gord Tulloch By Michelle Strutzenberger This weekend Edward will be making a first-ever for him trip to New York City,...

‘I get paid’

Joys of work in social enterprise topped off by real pay By Michelle Strutzenberger Ask Troy what he likes best about working as an employee of Don’t Sweat It, a...

Team of 18 participates in Sun Run

Event training builds discipline and stamina, says Louisa Lewis By Camille Jensen Louisa Lewis hadn’t run since high school. Her Stage Door colleague Don House has never been a runner....