UPDATE !! Ministry of Social Development finally helps the Injured Client

Friday May 6 UPDATE Thanks to our hard work, finally another member from the Ministry of Social Development contacted the injured client and processed his cast/knee brace.  Thanks to everyone for all your support. This was regarding the incident below, which is now resolved.  Recently we wrote about a person with disabilities who needed a … Read more

Outragious and Serious Misconduct at the Ministry of Social Development

Recently we wrote about a person with disabilities who needed a cast/knee brace which an EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN prescribed to a patient who suffered knee trauma. We mentioned that it was time Michelle Stilwell the Minister of Social Development  answer for the abuse and distress her staff have caused those who are suffering from medical issues. Just recently … Read more

Dear Michelle Stilwell Minister of Social Development

Dear Michelle Stilwell the Minister of Social Development.  It is time that you answer for the abuse and distress your staff are causing those who are suffering from medical issues. Just recently on Wednesday April the 27 2016 a person on disability had to go to emergency for a knee injury.  The Physician prescribed him a … Read more

Alberni shelter-neighbour pact in works

The society overseeing construction of a new shelter on Eighth Avenue is reaching out to neighbours who are opposed to the plan by drafting a “good neighbour” agreement. It is just one step in moving forward to making the shelter a reality, Port Alberni Shelter Society spokesperson Myron Jespersen told city councillors last week. The … Read more