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Highway of Tears
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2018 17:41
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Yesterday, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena announced that the BC government has no plans to replace the Greyhound service along the Highway of Tears -- despite the fact that without it, the lives of Indigenous women and girls will be put at risk. [1]
Highway 16 is known as the Highway of Tears because of the high number of primarily Indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been murdered while hitchhiking. [2] When Greyhound announced plans to cancel their bus service on the route, Minister Trevena said that the BC Government would make sure that communities along the highway have access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation. [3]
We need to let Minister Trevena know that not having a plan is not an option. A massive petition signed by thousands of people in BC could be enough to force the Minister to act, and put safe and affordable transportation in place before the Greyhound service ends in May.
So, Supa, will you add your name now?
[evoz] Fresh coffee
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- Published on Sunday, 15 April 2018 09:33
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March for Science and more in April 2018
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- Published on Thursday, 12 April 2018 18:44
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Milestones for Indigenous rights
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- Published on Thursday, 12 April 2018 17:23
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[evoz] Please share with your networks
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 12:25
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Weve got 53 days to stop Kinder Morgan … for good
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- Published on Monday, 09 April 2018 19:00
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Read more: Weve got 53 days to stop Kinder Morgan … for good
Thunderous affirmation of people power
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- Published on Monday, 09 April 2018 10:26
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Cambie Case Resumes Monday
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- Published on Friday, 06 April 2018 18:35
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Paov --
This Monday, April 9th, the court case launched by for-profit clinic CEO Brian Day resumes.
In
Canada, everyone is covered by public insurance and we can get basic
treatment and care, no matter how much money we have. Under our
current laws, private insurance companies don't get to decide who gets
care and who doesn't.
Brian Day wants to change that.
He is trying to use the courts to change Canada's health care system so that:
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Doctors can charge patients unlimited amounts for all procedures and services - from routine check-ups to hip surgeries.
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We move to...
Community dinner at the Watch House
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- Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 20:34
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PIPE UP Network
Dear Paov --
Next week PIPE UP and Stand with Kwantlen have been invited up to the Watch House for a community dinner. Please join us at 4pm (dinner at 5ish) on Wednesday April 11, bring something to share if you can! Check the Facebook event or our website for details. Invite friends, bring children, and well behaved dogs (or other animal varieties if they're into that kind of thing). Also this event is happening on Saturday, and we have a meeting in Surrey next Tuesday. Let me know if you have any questions, and I look forward to seeing everyone.
Justine Nelson
Coordinator
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PIPE UP Network
http://www.pipe-up.net/
Patients > profit
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- Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 17:25
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Dear Paov --
It’s a clear turn away from the “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach to unlawful private billing practices at private clinics in BC.
Yesterday, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced that the BC government will bring into full force the Medicare Protection Amendment Act—a law that was passed 15 years ago—in order to strengthen the province’s powers to stop unlawful private fees and to protect patients. [1]
This is very good news.
The province’s plan to clean up unlawful private billing, combined with the Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Strategy to drive down wait times in the public system, will mean patients will get faster access to care without facing steep private fees. [2] [3]
For...
SEA Meetings and other events for April 2018
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- Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 01:39
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[evoz] Cafe
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- Published on Thursday, 29 March 2018 20:04
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Dear CASC supporters, Many thanks to all the people who made Cafe Simpatico on Friday a success.
Our new report hot off the press. It's "Zero Carbon or Bust"
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 19:01
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37,000 additional MRIs
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 14:44
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Paov —
We can do amazing things when we act together.
Just last week, the province announced a historic strategy to dramatically reduce surgical wait times and modernize our surgical system - by acting on recommendations we have been making for years.
But the good news doesn’t stop there.
Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced another huge investment in our public system—this time in MRIs and diagnostics. This public investment means an additional 37,000 MRI exams across the province this year so that British Columbians can get timely scans—and ultimately timely health care. [1]
For too long B.C. has allowed public MRI waits to grow while allowing a market for private MRI clinics to flourish. When faced...
Tomorrows Defend the Water Day of Action & Pints for the People
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- Published on Thursday, 22 March 2018 23:56
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RAVEN News from the Nest March
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- Published on Thursday, 22 March 2018 23:06
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Stay in the flow this World Water Day
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- Published on Thursday, 22 March 2018 19:50
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Huge victory - BCs new strategy for reducing
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2018 18:53
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Dear Paov --
Your work to get action on long surgical wait times just paid off in a big way!
We just
got back from an event with the Premier and Health Minister at
Vancouver General Hospital and we’re excited to share with you
the details of the province’s new strategy to tackle surgical wait
times.
The strategy announced today will mean that thousands of people in B.C. will get the surgery they need faster. The plan implements many of the BCHC’s recommendations to modernize our surgical system. [1]
At the announcement, the health minister acknowledged you - BC Health Coalition members - for your tireless work championing innovative solutions...
[evoz] coffee Cafe
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2018 14:39
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- [evoz] please share with your networks
- upcoming events
- International Women's Day - Victoria - March 8, 2018
- Pharmacare
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