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Kelowna council advocates for increased provincial social assistance payments Coun. Loyal Wooldridge tabled the motion, says many people on those payments live below the poverty line Feb 23, 2021by Michael RodriguezNews Pandemic-related disability support to cost feds $792 million, PBO says Budget office warns there may be potential fiscal impacts in subsequent years Aug 26, 2020by The Canadian PressCanada & WorldNews ‘Do our lives count for less?’: COVID-19 exposes cracks in disability aid In July, Parliament approved a $600 payment for people with disabilities facing additional expenses during COVID-19 Aug 6, 2020by The Canadian PressCanada & WorldNews Guide dogs lack social distancing skills, public asked to assist when necessary Dogs trained to take most efficient route meaning they could jump the line, brush against people Apr 21, 2020by Kendra CrightonNews