Tag: Health Care

Majority of B.C. nurses back job action after contract talks reached impasse, says union

Health Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Nurses’ Union said its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action.

Courtenay-Comox MLA tables private members bill on long-term care transparency

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day has introduced a private members bill in the legislature aimed at improving access to data from B.C.'s long-term care system.

B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province

Provincial Emily Joveski -
U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.

BC launches $5M ad campaign to recruit US health care workers

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government is running a $5 million marketing campaign to encourage more health professionals in the U.S. to move to the province. 

Residential Health Care Workers Face Serious Risks on the Job

News Justin Goulet -
The largest number of injuries among front-line health care workers happen in residential care. Stephen Symon with WorkSafeBC says acts...

Positive Changes Coming for First Nations Health Benefits

News Justin Goulet -
Starting Sunday, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the BC Ministry of Health will implement an all-new health...

Recommendations made to improve BC Health Care

News Justin Goulet -
The Standing Select Committee has released it's report on improving health care in British Columbia. The report includes 59...

Province launches investigation into PharmaNet breach

News Justin Goulet -
The province has launched an investigation after Pharmanet was hacked. 7,500 people had their personal information, including care card numbers...

Report released on seniors services

News Justin Goulet -
The Office of the Seniors Advocate has released its second annual Monitoring Seniors Services report. The report is a yearly...

Health Employees Union looking to stop sale of Retirement Concepts

News Justin Goulet -
The Health Employees Union is calling on the Provincial and Federal governments to reject the takeover of B.C. care...

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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