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Advocacy / Human Rights - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)

The Advocacy Centre

Provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents, offers community based victim services and is a Legal Aid community partner.more info

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100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
Office: (250) 352-5777
Toll-free: 1-877-352-5777
Advocate: (250) 608-0589
Fax: (250) 352-5723
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Workers Advisers Office (WAO)

Advisers provide direct assistance in resolving claims problems with WorkSafeBC and gather medical and other evidence to advance the inquiry system.more info

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Workers Advisers Kelowna Office
420 - 1726 Dolphin Avenue
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9R9
Toll-free: 1-800-663-4261
Kelowna Office Fax: (250) 717-2010
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