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We're hiring!
State of BC Health r1Read More
Your April 2024 monthly update from the
BC Health CoalitionUPDATES
Help us find our next Project Organizer!
The Project Organizer will work with a passionate community of public health care advocates across the province to advance visions and solutions for improved public health
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[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico - April 26
Please join us this Friday for Cafe Smpatico! See the details below.Read More
Sponsored by Central America Support Committee (CASC)
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Support Gitanyows call to pause Ksi
Wilderness Committee r1 Proponent’s climate claims not backed by evidence. For over a decade, proponents of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have made the same tired claim: that it will replace coal in Asia and, therefore, be beneficial for the global climate. We’ve poked more holes in this argument than a…Read More -
Join us in June for our biggest anti-fracking gathering ever
Wilderness Committee r1 Forward! For a Frack Free Future. From the north coast to the Kootenays, people from all over British Columbia are working in their communities, and on their territories, to stop the gas industry from undoing our efforts to reduce climate pollution. View in BrowserRead MoreForward! For a
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[evoz] Save the date: Cafe Simpatico April 26
Central America Support CommitteeRead More
presents
Cafe Simpatico Friday, April 26 - doors 7 pm, 7:30 pm
Mining in the Andes: An Indigenous Struggle
A talk by anthropologist and author Peter GoseIn the last 30 years, Indigenous anti-mining struggles in the Andes have been widespread and highly visible. Previously, however, artisanal mining… -
Lunch n' Learn: It's time to end extra-billing
NationBuilder r1 Register to join Read MoreWe're excited to invite you to the second session of Visions & Solutions, a BC Health Coalition Lunch n' Learn series.
What: A lunchtime conversation about extra-billing in BC health care
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Thank You to BC's first Seniors Advocate
NationBuilder r1 Our letter to Isobel Mackenzie Read More
The BC Health Coalition Steering Committee extends our best wishes and deepest thanks to Isobel Mackenzie after 10 years as British Columbia's first Seniors Advocate.
Dear Ms. Mackenzie,
We join with seniors, their loved ones, service providers, health care workers, and advocates across
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Happening today! Community-driven primary care solutions
NationBuilder r1 Join us for lunch? Read MoreJoin us for lunch?
There's still time to register for today's lunchtime conversation about community-driven primary care solutions!
Join us for an hour of virtual learning. This session will include a panel of speakers and a moderated Q&A.
What: A lunchtime conversation about community-driven
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[evoz] Tomorrow: Cafe Simpatico March 29
Everyone is welcome to Cafe Simpatico!Read More
Tomorrow, Friday, March 29, mu sic* at 7 pm, presentation 7:30 pm. * Piano music by Marcel, a young UJAM musician.
Ilegal Election of El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
Presentation by Francisco Canjura, a Salvadoran who is a journalism grad from Thompson Rivers University, was… -
30x30: the opportunities and the challenges
Wilderness Committee r1 The best chance for conservation and climate justice. 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. 2024 is following suit. Over the past few decades, thousands of species have been, and continue to be, pushed towards extinction globally. View in BrowserRead MoreThe best chance for conservation and climate
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[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico March 29
Everyone is welcome to Cafe Simpatico!Read More
This Friday, March 29, mu sic at 7 pm, presentation 7:30 pm.
Ilegal Election of El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
Presentation by Francisco Canjura, a Salvadoran who is a journalism grad from Thompson Rivers University, was an international election observer in the 2014 El… -
Whats up with old-growth forests?
Wilderness Committee r1 Cut through the noise on old-growth forests. When it comes to the fight to protect old-growth forests in B.C., the past few years have been busy ones. View in BrowserRead MoreCut through the noise on old-growth forests
Hi Paov,
When it comes to the fight to protect -
Speak up to stop biodiversity loss
Wilderness Committee r1 Let’s ensure Canada creates a strong Biodiversity Strategy. We made history at the UN Biodiversity Conference in 2022! We inspired the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework View in BrowserRead MoreLet’s ensure Canada creates a strong Biodiversity Strategy
Hi Paov,
We made history at the UN Biodiversity Conference in -
A huge win for migratory bird protection
Wilderness Committee Email r1 Last year, we were in court fighting to protect the habitat of a small but mighty threatened bird, the marbled murrelet. And guess what — we won! &nbs View in BrowserRead MoreWe won! You made this happen!
Hi Paov,
Last year, we were in court fighting to -
[evoz] Social Justice Film Nights
Social Justice Film Nights Presents 2 shorts on PALESTINE
"THE ILLUSION OF AID IN GAZA” & "ARE U.S. & E.U. PLANS TO SEND SUPPLIES TO GAZA CREDIBLE?”
THURSDAY MARCH 21 Cedar Shores 75 Gorge Rd West Recreation Bldg.
5:30 pm Sautééd Smokies, Veggies & Beverages will be served at $10 Film Starts at… -
[evoz] Cafe Simpatico March 29
Cafe Simpatico -- Friday, March 29Read More
El Salvador: Update and Analysis Presentation by Francisco Canjura, a Salvadoran who was a 2014 election observer and has returned to El Salvador on several occasions. Bring your comments and questions to this discussion about recent events in Central America's smallest and most densely populated… -
Event: Lets get pesticides out of fo
Wilderness Committee Email r1 We are thrilled to announce our tour, Let's get pesticides out of forests, in partnership with Awi'nakola Foundation View in BrowserRead MoreCome chat about glyphosate’s impacts on biodiversity and how to stop it
Hi Paov,
We are thrilled to announce our tour Let's get pesticides out -
Find out our plans to end fracking in 2024
Wilderness Committee Email r1 Join our March organizing call View in BrowserRead MoreJoin our next Frack Free BC organizing call
It’s been a few months since Frack Free BC crashed the BC NDP convention with a clear message: climate action means ending fracking. We rallied outside while our friends nearly
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Tell BC: Stop opposing Nuchatlaht title
Wilderness Committee Email r1 Denying First Nations title is unacceptable In a few weeks, lawyers for the Nuchatlaht First Nation will be back in the Supreme Court, facing off against British Columbia, whose lawyers will continue to deny the Nation’s title to its territory on Nootka Island. &nbs View in…Read More -
Eby keep your promise
Wilderness Committee Email r1 Tell B.C. to follow through on a biodiversity law At the end of January, the B.C. government wrapped up the public engagement process for its draft Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework. &nbs View in BrowserRead MoreTell B.C. to follow through on a biodiversity law
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[evoz] Social Justice Film Night
Social Justice Film Night Presents:
"CUBA in a BOTTLE"
Thurs....
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[evoz] This Friday: Cafe Simpatico February 23
Please plan on attending Friday's film screening of La Tumba Mambi.Read More
Central America Support Committee
presents
Cafe Simpatico
Friday, February 23, 2024
Paul Phillips Hall at Fernwood Community Association 1923 Fernwood Road Doors open at 7:00 PM: Program at 7:30 PM.
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All hands on deck for pharmacare!
NationBuilder r1 These next few days could change everything Read MoreOur friends at the Council of Canadians have issued an "all hands on deck" call after finding out that pharmacare legisilation might be coming as early as next week.
Can you call your MP and target ministers to ask them to
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"How to lead a House Meeting" Online Training
NationBuilder r1 Learn this classic organizing tool Read MorePaov --
Over the next two months, we're rebuilding a power movement for public health care - one conversation at a time. Are you ready to join us?
We're calling on supporters of public health care across the province to organize small group conversations - also
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CleanBC without LNG
Wilderness Committee Email r1Read MoreOur latest publication does the math
Dear Paov,
One would think the provincial government would be concerned that its CleanBC climate plan has a fatal flaw, no? But apparently elected representatives and public servants alike seem convinced their new energy framework solves all its problems.
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What's your health care story?
NationBuilder r1 Reminder: Listening Campaign Kick-off Read MorePaov,
Will you join us tomorrow, February 7th, at 1pm on Zoom for our Listening Campaign Kick-off?
The member's meeting will present our organizing strategy as we head into a provincial election year, and it all starts with listening for stories. Your stories, your
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[evoz] Save the Date: Cafe Simpatico Friday, Feb 23
Central America Support CommitteeRead More
presents
Cafe Simpatico
Friday, February 23, 2024
Paul Phillips Hall at Fernwood Community Association 1923 Fernwood Road Doors open at 7:00 PM: music at 7:30 PM; presentation at 8:00 PM.
Join us in February at Cafe Simpatico for a film screening of La Tumba Mambi.
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B.C. promised better old-growth forest
r1 Read MoreForests fall as endangered species dwindle
Hi Paov,
Like many of you, I’ve been excited to read recent promises made by the governments of B.C. and Canada to protect wild nature, in partnership with First Nations.
But will remaining old-growth forests and other threatened ecosystems survive long enough to