Community Resources - Information & Advocacy

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC

We assist with hearing related challenges by providing information, education, rehabilitation and advocacy.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC Chapter, CHHA-BC
#208, 2005 Quebec Street
, Vancouver, BC, V5T 2Z6
Toll-free: 1-866-888-2442
Phone: (604) 423-3247
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Capital Regional District

The Islands Trust has a legislated mandate for protecting and preserving the trust area, primarily through land use planning and regulation.more info

Address / Contact Info
1-500 Lower Ganges Rd
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2N8
Phone: (250) 537-9144
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Chamber of Commerce

The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce, established in 1948, is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 300 business owners and individuals on the island.more info

Address / Contact Info
121 Lower Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2S8
Phone: (250) 537-4223
Fax: (250) 537-4276
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Elections BC

Call to register for the provincial voters list.more info

Address / Contact Info
toll free: 1-800-661-8683
toll free: 1-866-466-0665
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Enquiry BC

Enquiry BC is a provincial call centre that provides services to all British Columbia residents, on behalf of provincial government ministries, Crown corporations and public agencies.more info

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toll free: 1-800-663-7867
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Gulf Islands Marine Rescue Society

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Address / Contact Info
Phone: (250) 537-6002
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Income Assistance

Provides employment and assistance (BCEA) for individuals who are in need of financial assistance and are eligible for benefits.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Housing and Social Development
toll free: 1-866-866-0800
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Islands Trust

The Islands Trust has a legislated mandate for protecting and preserving the trust area, primarily through land use planning and regulation.more info

Address / Contact Info
1-500 Lower Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2N8
Phone: (250) 537-9144
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Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD)

The Ministry provides programs and services to ensure that healthy children and responsible families are living in safe, caring and inclusive communities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Saanich Peninsula & Gulf Islands Integrated Services
103-7851 E Saanich Road
, Saanichton, BC, V8W 9S3
Phone: (250) 544-3300
Fax: (250) 544-3315
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Office of the Ombudsperson

If you think a provincial government ministry or public agency has treated you unfairly, the Ombudsperson may be able to help.more info

Address / Contact Info
2nd Floor, 947 Fort Street
, Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3
toll free: 1-800-567-3247
Fax: (250) 387-0198
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