Living Wage in Penticton jumps to $24.63 per hour, while minimum wage sits at $17.40 per hour

A sharp spike in the region’s cost of living—primarily due to soaring housing costs and highlighting the region’s affordability crisis—has led Penticton’s living wage to rise to $24.93 per hour, a 3 per cent increase from last year.…

Breaking Down Barriers: Jim Morrison’s Journey to Supporting the Disability Community

Jim Morrison, a successful businessman, never truly understood the struggles faced by people with disabilities—until he was confronted with those challenges firsthand through his brother, Paul. When Paul, who lived outside the region, faced…

Men’s Mental Health Checklist

Great article from GroupHEALTH on Men's Mental Health   There can often be obstacles for men to address their mental well-being; To navigate this, here's a checklist crafted to support men in prioritizing their mental well-being: …

Why the Disability Earnings Cap Is Holding People Back

Article from Why the Disability Earnings Cap Is Holding People Back | The Tyee One in four people in B.C. lives with a disability. Most people accessing social assistance in B.C. also receive disability assistance. I’m the executive…

5 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

The state of mental health in the country is alarming. According to the CDC, around 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness, while 1 in 25 adults is diagnosed with a serious condition like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Unfortunately, while…

Lean Caregiving: Achieving More With Less in the Caregiving Journey

Guest blog post done by: Hal Salazar, Elders Today For caregivers operating within the constraints of limited financial resources, the challenge of providing care can often feel doubly burdensome. This reality, however, does not diminish…
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Reduce stress and boost your well-being this holiday season

From GroupHealth Benefits Solutions   As the holiday season approaches, you may be feeling excited or you may be starting to feel some stress. With so many things to do and people to see, it's easy to get overwhelmed. However,…