A caribou herd is extinct — end habitat destruction NOW

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Published on Friday, 20 April 2018 09:30

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Highway of Tears

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Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2018 15:41

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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?

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[evoz] upcoming events

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Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2018 06:40

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Here are upcoming social justice events: 1. Social Justice Film Night, Thurs., April 19, 7pm, 2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall). Premier of two films for April film night: *Attack of the Drones - Is War Becoming a Game?* The film addresses the military applications of drones, how the air force is training more "desk pilots" than traditional ones, how police forces have started to use them more frequently to patrol for criminals. The level of detachment drone operators may feel with respect to their targets is analyzed, cautioning that some may see it as nothing more than a computer game behind the safety of a monitor. *Game of Drones:* *New Type of war crime that's going unpunished. * Unmanned drones are the modern weapons of choice in the fight against terrorism. The tribal areas of Pakistan where various militant groups seek a hideout have been hit by numerous CIA drones. The attacks are far from precise and it's...

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What is being done about unlawful private fees?

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Published on Monday, 16 April 2018 13:13

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Paov --

Join the BC Health Coalition teach-in, an informal educational talk, with Colleen Fuller to learn more about recent developments affecting BC's public health care system.

RSVP by clicking here.

What happened?

• The BC government recently announced it will bring into force the Medicare Protection Amendment Act (Bill 92) in order to protect patients from unlawful private fees.
• Prior to that, the government also announced a comprehensive strategy and ongoing funding to reduce wait times in surgeries and diagnostic imaging.
• And just this week, the court case launched by Brian Day, the for-profit clinic CEO, resumed--if he wins, it could undermine the foundations of Canadian public health care.

To make sense of all these recent events, the BC Health Coalition is holding a teach-in to help...

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[evoz] Fresh coffee

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Published on Sunday, 15 April 2018 07:33

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Hi CASC coffee lovers- Allen has bagged a fresh roast of our Cafe Simpatico; if you need a supply please call him at 2250 384-0477. It will as ever also be available at our next Cafe simpatico on April 27 with guest speakers on “HONDURAS TODAY” and great music. Many thanks to Allen for taking over the coffee committee and Tim for his participation. I have retired from the coffee trade! Terry Wolfwood for your CASC coffee committee

March for Science and more in April 2018

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Published on Thursday, 12 April 2018 16:44

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Milestones for Indigenous rights

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Published on Thursday, 12 April 2018 15:23

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Milestones for Indigenous rights r1 We stand shoulder to shoulder in support of the rights of Indigenous Peoples: you have backed some incredible wins this year! ...

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[evoz] Please share with your networks

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Published on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 10:25

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Weve got 53 days to stop Kinder Morgan … for good

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Published on Monday, 09 April 2018 17:00

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We’ve got 53 days to stop Kinder Morgan … for good r1 It’s true! Kinder Morgan just announced it will walk away from its pipeline if it doesn’t see a clear path to completion by the end of May. ...

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Thunderous affirmation of people power

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Published on Monday, 09 April 2018 08:26

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Thunderous affirmation of people power r1 Indigenous rights, when they are exercised, are scary to industry. That is why standing with Indigenous Peoples is a gamechanger. ...

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Cambie Case Resumes Monday

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Published on Friday, 06 April 2018 16:35

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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:

• Doctors can charge patients unlimited amounts for all procedures and services - from routine check-ups to hip surgeries.

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Community dinner at the Watch House

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Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 18:34

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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

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Patients > profit

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Published on Thursday, 05 April 2018 15:25

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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]

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SEA Meetings and other events for April 2018

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Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2018 23:39

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