Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are deeply saddened to announce that a resident of …
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24/7 mental health support on the way for post-secondary students
The Province has selected Morneau Shepell to develop a free mental health counselling and referral service for post-secondary students throughout British Columbia. After a rigorous procurement process, Morneau Shepell was chosen to create and operate a 24/7 mental health counselling …
MSP premiums eliminated; important reminders for British Columbians
The new year marks the end of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums, saving B.C. families up to $1,800 a year and individuals up to $900 a year. While MSP premiums are a thing of the past as of Jan. 1, 2020, …
Clark government finally admits to misconduct and wrongdoing in health researchers firings December 29, 2015
VICTORIA – The following statement from New Democrat leader John Horgan was released in response to the settlement announced Tuesday with Drs. Bill and Rebecca Warburton: “The Christy Clark government has finally admitted to misconduct and wrongdoing in the remaining …
Vancouver City Council passes motion in support of Community Health Centres
June 25th – George joined community members, doctors, and nurse practitioners at Vancouver City Council this morning. City Council was debating a motion, put forward by Councillor Kerry Jang, calling on Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to maintain and improve primary …
George Heyman and David Eby work with community to Save Pine Free Youth Clinic
On May 2nd and May 20th, George Heyman co-hosted community meetings about the closure of Pine Free Youth Clinic along with David Eby, the MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey. Community members shared their stories of the incredible service provided by the …
B.C. Liberals missed opportunity to appoint fully independent seniors advocate
VICTORIA – New Democrats are welcoming the long-awaited appointment of a seniors advocate, but say seniors in the province were denied a truly independent advocate. “Today the B.C. Liberals finally announced the appointment of a seniors advocate, which New Democrats …
Liberals creating chaos at Royal Columbian Hospital
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals’ failure to address hospital overcrowding is creating chaos for medical staff and compromising patient care at Royal Columbian Hospital, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Despite growing concern from hospital staff about emergency room overcrowding and the …