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April 2025 Newsletter
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Your April 2025 monthly update from the
BC Health CoalitionANALYSIS
Impact of the 2025 Canadian Federal Election on Public Health Care
The results of Canada’s 2025 federal election are expected to have profound consequences for the country’s public health care system. F or
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Celebrating YOU on Earth Day
Wilderness Committee r1 Protect the planet, empower the future. Having trouble seeing this email? Click hereRead MoreYou make Earth Day matter
Dear Paov,
As Earth Day turns 55 and the Wilderness Committee celebrates 45 years of bold action, we want to celebrate people like you who take action to make -
Open Letter Calls on BC Government to Fully Bring LifeLabs into the Public System
NationBuilder r1Read MoreOpen Letter Calls on BC Government to Fully Bring LifeLabs into the Public System
April 16, 2025
This morning, we issued an open letter calling on the provincial government to end its contract with U.S.-owned Quest Diagnostics, which now controls LifeLabs—B.C.’s primary provider of outpatient laboratory services.
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Reminder: LifeLabs solidarity Event Tomorrow!
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHi again Paov --
The public is outraged about the American takeover of LifeLabs, resulting in hundreds of millions of our public health care dollars ending up south of the border.
Please join us to support LifeLabs workers, who have been without a contract for a year!
RSVPWe’re
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Solidarity! Lifelabs Victoria Action April 16
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHello Paov,
When we get sick, doctors rely on the results of diagnostics tests to prescribe treatment. And in B.C., the majority of that testing is done by LifeLabs.
Quest, a U.S.-based corporation, took over the vast majority of diagnostics testing in B.C. by purchasing LifeLabs in August,
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LifeLab stories?
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHi Paov
Since August 2024, LifeLabs—B.C.’s primary diagnostic testing provider—has been under the control of Quest Diagnostics, a U.S.-based corporation. This shift has prioritized corporate profits over patient care and working conditions, with real consequences for both workers and patients.
Reports of worsening services are growing. Patients are
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Solidarity! Lifelabs Victoria Action April 16
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHi Paov ,
It was wonderful to get to know those of you who could join our organizing call this morning! The group shared knowledge and concerns about our health care system, and discussed the dire situation for LifeLabs workers, who need our support.
The LifeLabs Solidarity event in
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Rescheduled: BC Health Coalition Victoria Regional Meeting
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHello again Paov !
My apologies to all who RSVP'ed for our call today! I made an error and as such you did not receive the correct zoom link.
I hope you can meet tomorrow instead, same time?
Here's the link to our planning meeting, tomorrow, Wednesday April 9
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BC Health Coalition: LifeLabs needs our support
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHi Paov,
My name is Cheryl Cameron, the Lead Organizer at the Coalition. If we have not yet had a chance to meet, I really hope you'll join us on a call next week so we can get acquainted!
We're working to engage people on issues affecting public
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Check out the latest episode of Whateve
Wilderness Committee r1 Dig into mining in parks in Manitoba with Wilderness and Water Campaigner Eric Reder. View in BrowserRead MoreLet's dig into park mining in Manitoba
Hi Paov,
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Did you know some provincial parks in Manitoba are not protected from mining? It seems inconceivable that beloved parks are open -
March 2025 Newsletter
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Your March 2025 monthly update from the
BC Health CoalitionACTIONS & EVENTS
ACTION ALERT: U.S. Takeover of BC Healthcare Services – Solidarity with LifeLabs Workers
200 people at rally in solidarity with LifeLabs Workers
The BC Health Coalition (BCHC) is raising the alarm after a
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Why Pharmacare is good for BC
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHi Paov
Last week, my colleague at the BC Health Coalition stood side by side with the Minister of Health to announce that British Columbia has signed on to the historic Pharmacare agreement.
BC Health Coalition staff Ayendri Riddell speaking alongside Minister of Health Josie Osborne at the
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Breaking: BC signs Pharmacare agreement
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHi Paov
Great news—British Columbia has just signed onto the new national Pharmacare plan! This is a huge win for patients and public health care, bringing us one step closer to ensuring everyone can access life-saving medications, no matter their income.
The BC Health Coalition has been fighting
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Tune into the latest episode of Whateve
Wilderness Committee r1 Check out the GIS and mapping process behind our hard-hitting campaigns. View in BrowserRead MoreThe maps behind our hard-hitting campaigns
Hi Paov,
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Last year, we shared many episodes of Whatever’s Wild — our video series hosted by Campaign Assistant Cedar George-Parker . These episodes featured compelling conversations with our -
B.C. government backsliding on environment
Wilderness Committee r1 With the legislature back in session, will the BC NDP double-down on reckless extractivism? View in BrowserRead MorePhotos: David Eby (BCNDP, CC by 2.0); Forest fire in B.C. (Chris Harris)
Government replaces past promises with reckless extractivism
Hi Paov,
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After being on hiatus since last spring, the -
Feb. 2025 Newsletter
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Your February 2025 monthly update from the
BC Health CoalitionANALYSIS
Brian Day loses big again
On January 27, the BC Supreme Court clarified that Cambie Surgeries, a for-profit surgical clinic, was financially motivated in launching a case against public health care.
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Say No Way to Bridal Veil Mountain Resort!
Wilderness Committee r1 Spotted owls don’t need a ski resort to recover, they just need protected habitat. Please join me today and tell the government NO WAY to this proposal. View in BrowserRead MorePhoto: Northern spotted owl (Jared Hobbs)
Speak up for the spotted owl
Hi Paov,
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The diminutive, endangered -
Meet our new Lead Organizer: Cheryl Cameron
NationBuilder r1Read MoreHello Paov,
The BC Health Coalition wants to introduce you to our newest staff member, Cheryl Cameron.
With ten years of experience in community organizing, campaigning and strategic direction, Cheryl is thrilled to join the BCHC team. Together with our staff team she’s ready to pull out all
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Spotted Owl Forest Revival
Wilderness Committee r1 Our latest issue talks about the Spotted Owl Recovery Strategy, its challenges and the steps needed to drive meaningful action. View in BrowserRead MoreLet's protect the spotted owl's future!
Hi Paov,
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You and I know the spotted owl has been through a lot. Its population in Canada -
For-profit surgical clinic is finally being forced to pay for its case against public health care
NationBuilder r1Read MoreIf Cambie Surgeries had been successful in its case against public health care it would have allowed US private insurance companies to compete with and transform Canada’s public health care system
On Monday January 27, the BC Supreme Court clarified that Cambie Surgeries, a for-profit surgical clinic, was
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