October is Disability Employment Awareness Month

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• A new cruise season and a new business package at Corner Brook Port

  The port's Patti Ricketts says a lot of the questions she receives are usually about opportunities for vendors, musicians and a complimentary bus shuttle service. 

• Applications open for Summer Camp Inclusion Grants for children with disabilities

  Grants worth up to $1,000 to families with children with disabilities and $5,000 for organizations to hire inclusion workers.

• Government invests in AI training for small and medium sized businesses

  Called the “Artificial Intelligence for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises micro-credential program,” it aims to equip businesses with artificial intelligence skills to boost productivity, streamline operations and enhance competitiveness.

• State of Emergency called in Adam's Cove due to wildfires and evacuation order in effect

  More than 20 structures (houses and garages) have been impacted as well as damage to a warehouse containing Recreational Vehicles. 

• 211 can help in over 150 languages, even Indigenous

  Wait times are less than a minute, it’s free and confidential and follow ups are provided when needed.