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Forrest’s Kickball Vlog #2
NRC Job Posting
Mechanical Engineer
National Science Infrastructure
Victoria – British Columbia
RCO
An eligibility list for this position may be established for external candidates only. This is a 3 year term position.
Background
Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada’s current and future industrial and societal needs. Guided by our core values of impact, accountability, leadership, integrity and collaboration, NRC is a dynamic and vibrant organization that, in its ongoing evolution, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer.
Your challenge
A Mechanical Engineer is required to assist in the design and development of world-class astronomical instrumentation for the international Gemini 8 metre telescopes, Canada France Hawaii Telescope, and future large telescope projects, including the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, Square Kilometre Array and Thirty Meter Telescope.
The successful candidate will provide innovative solutions to the specific requirements of various instrumentation projects, working in a team that designs integrated optical/mechanical/electronic assemblies.
MSP – Medical Service Plan Premium Assistance and Temporary Premium Assistance
MSP had Premium Assistance program for people with low income or temporary financial hardship.
To apply for Regular Premium Assistance see website: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/premium.html check on Regular Premium Assistance and click on Monthly Premium Rate to see if you would qualify for MSP Premium Assistance. http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/premium.html#monthly. If your net earning is less than $22,000 in a year, you don’t pay MSP Premium. For a single person with net earning between $22.001 and $24,000 would pay $12.80/month for MSP Premium.
If your net earning is more than $30,000/year then you pay full amount of MSP Premium.
To apply for Regular Premium Assistance, you need to complete and return an application form: https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/exforms/msp/119fil.pdf
If you have been overpaying MSP Premium earlier, you can go back as far as six years ago. You need copies of Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessments as proof of your past earnings.
You can apply for Temporary Premium Assistance if for a while you do not earn enough money to pay for MSP Premium. See website and click on Temporary Premium Assistance. http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Customer_Service/MSP/faq.htm#7 ‘In Frequently Asked Questions,” click on “What is Temporary Premium Assistance (TPA)? Who is eligible?“
To apply for Temporary Premium Assistance click on this website: http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/forms/0107FILL.pdf
Thank you.
Vincent Kennedy
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Seniors Outreach
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9
TTY: 604.736.4731 / FAX: 604.736.4381 / VP IP Address 206.108.25.252 / VP # 604.001.0080
vkennedy@widhh.com
DEAF-BLIND DROP-IN
DEAF-BLIND DROP-INS ON FRIDAYS IN FALL 2013
Where: Metropolis at Metrotown Mall – Upper Level
4700 Kingsway, Burnaby BC
Room: The Old Navy Community Room
(Near the Old Navy Store. When you walk to the
store you turn right into the hallway and pass
the washrooms. Find a door that says “Old Navy
Community Room”. See floor plan.)
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
When: September 6, 13
October 4, 11, 18
November 1, 8, 15, 22
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach
Congratulates
Ronald Fee and his team of dedicated and hard-working volunteers in making
2nd Western Canada Deaf Seniors Games and CornFest
a successful, most pleasant and enjoyable experience by all.
Once again we give heartfelt thanks to Ronald Fee and his dedicated (mostly senior) volunteers and the hard working RCCC crew in the bar and kitchen in ensuring success with 2nd WCDSG.
We are pleased to see that the next Western Canada Deaf Senior Games will be held in Winnipeg in 2015.
Let’s start saving money for 2015 Winnipeg trip and sharpening our skills! Next time BC Seniors will be # 1!
Vincent Kennedy
Coordinator DHHSO
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9
TTY: 604.736.4731 / FAX: 604.736.4381 / VP IP Address 206.108.25.252 / vkennedy@widhh.com
REMINDER!! OVAD Corn Party near Kelowna this Saturday Aug 24!!
WHOA!! LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES RECEIVED FOR THE CORN PARTY!! MORE COMING, TOO!
Famous Players Orchard Plaza 5 Cinemas – 4 pairs movie tickets
Extra Foods -$ 50.00 gift cert.
Can-Am Mobility – Gift Basket
Country RV – Folding Chair
Tim Horton’s – 3 Coffee Mugs
Orchard Park Mall – 2 X $50 Gift Cert., and 2 Water bottles
Orchard Ford – 2-Hats , 2 – T-Shirts
KIA – 1-Wash Bucket
Walmart – 25.00 Gift Cert.
Harmony Honda 2 – Honda Bears , Black Back Pack, Emergency Kit, SS Thermos, and SS WaterBottle
Grand Prix – Gift Cert. – $25.00
Scandia Golf and Games – Gift pack tickets
Kelly O’ Bryan’s – $ 25.00 Gift Cert
Shoppers Drug Mart – Gift Basket
Kelowna Auto Care – auto repair gift certificate
Shoppers Home Health – Slot Lamp
Rosie’s Grape Stop – 6 wine bottles
Donations received from the following for Corn Party meal and beverage support: PepsiCo, Coopers Foods, Zelaney’s Farms, Canadian Springs,
LOTS MORE COMING!!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach
Welcomes all to
2nd Annual Western Canada Deaf Seniors Games and CornFest
At Royal City Curling Club, New Westminster
August 11 – 17, 2013
I am proud and pleased to see that a large number of DHHSO members are joining in WCSDG as fans, hard working volunteers and participants.
I hope that everyone especially visitors from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba would enjoy our wonderful hospitality, the fun at games, camaraderie, beautiful weather and awesome scenery throughout the week.
I thank Ron Fee and his dedicated volunteers in ensuring success with 2nd Annual WCDSG and for sharing joy, fun and pleasure with all of us Deaf seniors.
Vincent Kennedy
Coordinator DHHSO
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9
TTY: 604.736.4731 / FAX: 604.736.4381 / VP IP Address 206.108.25.252 / vkennedy@widhh.com
United Way helps Deaf seniors build community
Good day, everyone:
I am thrilled and excited to share with you a United Way article on “United Way helps Deaf seniors build community.
Many thanks to you all for helping us to build up success story for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach.
http://www.uwlm.ca/story/united-way-helps-deaf-seniors-build-community
Thank you.
Vincent Kennedy
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Seniors Outreach
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2125 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9
TTY: 604.736.4731 / FAX: 604.736.4381 / VP IP Address 206.108.25.252 / VP # 604.001.0080
vkennedy@widhh.com
seniorsoutreach@widhh.com
Job Posting – Executive Director
The Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. (SDHHS) is looking for an Executive Director to be located in Saskatoon. SDHHS is a bilingual, bi-cultural non-profit, provincial organization, whose mission is to support the independence of Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing persons by providing services which enhance their quality of life. It is an excellent opportunity to take part in a booming economy.
