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Consumer Protection BC

Protects consumers and encourages fair business practices.more info

Address / Contact Info
Office (voicemail only): (888) 564-9963 ext 1
Fax: (250) 920-7181
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Credit Counselling Society

A non-profit credit counselling service dedicated to helping consumers resolve debt and money problems and gain control over their finances.more info

Address / Contact Info
Head Office
225 - 625 Agnes Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3M 5Y4
Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-520-8008
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Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

Address / Contact Info
EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
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First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society

Creates greater understanding of and advocacy for legislation, policy and practice so that all children and youth in BC have the rights, opportunities and resources required to thrive.more info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (604) 288-8102
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Foster Children Educational Funding

Administers several bursaries and funds for current and former BC foster children who wish to continue their education.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Foster Parents Association Provincial Office
208 - 20641 Logan Avenue
, Langley, BC, V3A 7R3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-9999
Phone: (604) 544-1110
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handyDART - Columbia (Greater Trail & Castlegar) and Kootenay Lake West (Nelson) Area Zones

A low cost accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another person.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Transit West Kootenay System
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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Health Connections Accessible Transportation - Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Boundary

Provides communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments. If space available, others may also ride.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Transit - West Kootenay & Boundary Transit Systems
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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Hope Air

Provides free flights and other supports for low income families and individuals who must travel for medical care and treatment.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-877-346-4673
Fax: (416) 222-6930
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Income Tax Credits / Benefits

Individuals, families with children and seniors may be eligible for tax credits and various programs based on their previous year's annual income as reported to Revenue Canada through completing an income tax form.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canada Revenue Agency, Winnipeg Tax Centre
Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
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Interior Medical Transport (IMT) Service

Offers private non-emergency medical transportation for patients requiring long term care relocations, repatriations, mobility assistance for medical appointments.more info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (250) 368-7978
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