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 Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021!

Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021!

December 6, 2021

Another year, another round-up of our most popular blogs! Despite the ongoing challenges that this year presented we were still able to share some amazing stories about our community, new [...]

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     GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Supports Students with Spinal Cord Injuries

    GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Supports Students with Spinal Cord Injuries

    November 8, 2021

    Thanks to the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, these post-secondary students with SCI can pursue their education and big dreams.

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       Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020!

      Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020!

      December 21, 2020

      2020 was one for the books! And although we couldn't be happier it's coming to an end (seriously, didn't it feel like the longest year ever?), we wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for [...]

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         Inclusive Hiring: Advice and Tips

        Inclusive Hiring: Advice and Tips

        January 9, 2020

        Looking for a job is hard work. And for job-seekers with a disability, this process can be even harder. To help navigate the current workforce, we reached out to our partners at YVR who are [...]

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           Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019!

          Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019!

          December 16, 2019

          As we say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020, we wanted to take a moment and look back on some of the amazing stories we've shared throughout the year. Here are the top 10 blogs of 2019—we hope [...]

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             Chairstuff and SCI BC Partnership

            Chairstuff and SCI BC Partnership

            September 26, 2019

            We're excited to announce that Spinal Cord Injury BC and Chairstuff have entered a new, long-term partnership to help provide continued support and programs throughout BC!

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               Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

              Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

              August 26, 2019

              Avid road-tripper and SCI BC Peer Coordinator, Ryan, has created a map of the numerous places he's travelled across North America. Here he's gathered his top 3 in BC, and top 3 elsewhere, based [...]

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                 Much More Than Coffee: South Fraser Active Living Group

                Much More Than Coffee: South Fraser Active Living Group

                July 16, 2019

                In two short years, the South Fraser Active Living Group has taken Peer power to a whole new level.

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                   Active Transportation Summit: Accessible for All

                  Active Transportation Summit: Accessible for All

                  July 11, 2019

                  SCI BC's Information Resource Specialist, Heather Lamb, recently attended the Active Transportation Summit in New Westminster and was impressed by the conference's accessibility. Here are her [...]

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                     Grow Your Own Cannabis

                    Grow Your Own Cannabis

                    July 8, 2019

                    Have you ever thought about the benefits or growing your own therapeutic cannabis? Here's what you need to know, before you grow.

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                      Chances Barside Lounge & Grill1250 Halston Ave

                      17may1:00 pm2:00 pmKamloops Peer Coffee1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chances Barside Lounge & Grill, 1250 Halston Ave

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                      Missing your Kamloops buddies? Want to meet some new people? Need to chat? Join Tyler at this twice-monthly meet-up for some good conversation and a cup of coffee. We hope

                      Event Details

                      Missing your Kamloops buddies? Want to meet some new people? Need to chat? Join Tyler at this twice-monthly meet-up for some good conversation and a cup of coffee. We hope to see you there!

                      Time

                      (Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                      Location

                      Chances Barside Lounge & Grill

                      1250 Halston Ave

                      Organizer

                      Tyler Tingle

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                      Pomeroy Sports Centre9324 – 96th Street

                      17may2:00 pm4:00 pmFort St John 'Bean There' Coffee Group2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pomeroy Sports Centre, 9324 – 96th Street

                      Event Details

                      Join folks from Fort St. John for an afternoon of coffee and talking at the Pomeroy Sports Centre. Please let Lori know in advance if you plan to attend – email

                      Event Details

                      Join folks from Fort St. John for an afternoon of coffee and talking at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.

                      Please let Lori know in advance if you plan to attend – email her at lslater@sci-bc.ca to reserve your spot. We hope to see you there!

                      Time

                      (Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

                      Location

                      Pomeroy Sports Centre

                      9324 – 96th Street

                      Organizer

                      Lori Slaterlslater@sci-bc.ca | 250-262-8599

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                      18may11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Marney11:00 am - 11:45 am

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in are available. Please have the following items handy for your workout session:

                      -Free weights
                      -Theraband
                      -Long stick like a broom stick
                      -Water to drink

                      How to Connect to Zoom:

                      –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/488630051

                      –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 488 630 051

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 488 630 051

                      –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

                      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.


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                      (Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:45 am

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                      18may12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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                      Zoom connection info is below. Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.

                      Join on Zoom (requires registration): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upUoc-yprzMoj9rgx60x6rZc-GJMYaO-nA

                      Join on YouTube (no registration required): join here.

                      More information about Mary-Jo and SCI&U: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34

                      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

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                      (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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                      18may1:00 pm2:00 pmOkanagan Online Chin Up-Chin Wag1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below. Peter Chisholm will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Peter Chisholm will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.

                      How to Connect to Zoom: 

                      –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883

                      –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 898 7217 0883

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883

                      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

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                      (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                      Organizer

                      Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913

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