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Spectrum’s Fireside Roast & Toast – January 12th, 2025 at VanDusen
03 January, 2025
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of connection, community, and celebration with friends old and new at our Fireside Roasting and Toasting event. Hope to...
You Can Vote – BC Election News
04 October, 2024
You Can Vote! Understand your voting rights and how to register to vote. Learn who your local candidates are, what they believe in, and what...
Seven Keys to Citizenship
13 September, 2024
Citizenship is a key part of our mission at Spectrum Society for Community Living. It's right there in the first sentence of our Mission Statement:...
Drum Making With Bill Beauregarde
10 July, 2024
For Indigenous Peoples in present-day British Columbia, drums are more than communication tools and musical instruments; they are tools for a lifelong connection to and...
Staying Safe in Hot Weather
07 July, 2024
With the temperatures now rising into the 30's, it's a good time to review some key things to do that will keep you safe and...
Spectrum Sun Runners 2024
29 April, 2024
The Vancouver Sun Run took place on a cloudy Sunday, April 21st and a number of Spectrum folks participated. Here are some photos of the...
Federal Government Adds New Supports for People with Disabilities
22 April, 2024
There are two new updates from the Government of Canada that provide more supports for people with disabilities. Canadian Dental Care Plan The Canadian Dental...
Active In My Network: Hoobiyee
22 March, 2024
Taking part in cultural events makes me feel really connected with my Indigenous ancestors. Celebrating with my community reminds me that I have the same...
Active In My Community: Trevor and Tamara
20 January, 2024
Trevor and Tamara met in December 2021 at Science World. Trevor loves to meet and make new friends; he always remembered Tamara and spoke of wanting to connect with her again. Through a...
Person Centred Planning through an Indigenous Lens – First Year Report
08 May, 2023
We applied for an innovation grant last year from CLBC and received one year of funding to explore the issue of person centred planning through...
Staying Home, Staying Safe
04 April, 2020
We’re all getting used to spending a lot more time at home these days. Not just people staying home from work but staying home, period. ...