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10/09/2026

We’ve been busy celebrating Thanksgiving at The Opportunity Centre! 🦃🍂 Clients enjoyed making fun holiday crafts and helped prepare a delicious Thanksgiving lunch. It’s been wonderful to see everyone working together, sharing smiles, and celebrating the season of gratitude.

10/09/2026

This Thanksgiving weekend, we are grateful for our wonderful community, our clients and our dedicated team. Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled with gratitude, joy, and plenty of delicious food and family fun! 🦃🍁

10/06/2026

📢 Check Out the Latest Brain Injury Canada Newsletter.

We’re pleased to share the latest edition of Connections from Brain Injury Canada. This issue highlights important updates, initiatives, and stories from across the brain injury community, including advocacy efforts, research, education, and ways to stay connected and involved.

We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to read the newsletter and learn more about the ongoing work supporting individuals living with brain injury and their families.

https://mailchi.mp/braininjurycanada.ca/connections-spring-17245916?e=7e45a92e04

As summer ends and we move into fall, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has already been a busy and meaningful year at Brain Injury Canada.

10/05/2026

Another successful repurposing project! 🎨

This foosball table found a new home after being relocated from The OC, and it didn't take long to make an impact. As soon as it was delivered and set up on-site, clients were already putting it to good use on day one.

It's always rewarding to see furniture and amenities get a second life while creating an engaging space for people to connect and unwind. ⚽

10/02/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! ♿💼

This month, we celebrate the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities and recognize the importance of creating inclusive workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

A diverse workforce strengthens organizations by bringing unique perspectives, talents, and experiences to the table. Let’s continue to break down barriers, foster accessibility, and champion equal employment opportunities for all.

Together, we can build workplaces where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

10/01/2026

📅🍂 We are excited to share our October 2026 Activity Calendar and Weekend Respite Calendar!

This month, participants can enjoy a variety of engaging programs.
Special events this month include:

🦃 Thanksgiving Celebrations & Lunch on October 8th
🎃 Halloween Dance & Costume Party on October 30th

Our Weekend Respite Program offers opportunities for socializing, games, crafts, Thanksgiving baking, and Halloween activities. Please remember that attendance is by reservation only.

We look forward to a month filled with learning, creativity, wellness, and community connections. 🧡💛🤎

*We are closed Monday October 12th for Thanksgiving.

09/30/2026

Today, The OC held a meaningful music session where they sang 3 Indigenous folk songs. They were also honoured to hear a client share their residential school survivor story, helping us reflect on the importance of truth, healing, and reconciliation. Orange shirts were also distributed to staff and clients as a symbol of remembrance and support. 🧡

09/30/2026

Some of our staff had the privilege of participating in the Remember Me Walk this morning, joining our community in remembrance, learning, and reconciliation.🧡

09/30/2026

Today we wear orange to honour the children, families, and Survivors impacted by Canada's residential school system.

Take a few minutes to watch this important video about the origins of Orange Shirt Day and why truth and reconciliation matter.

Featuring the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose experience inspired the movement, it reminds us that every child matters.🧡

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3q7byZhbaI

The story of Orange Shirt Day and its beginnings in British Columbi...