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Stop the fracked gas industry from reviving a zombie pipeline
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- Published on Thursday, 15 August 2024 17:05
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Demand a new review!
Hi Paov,
Construction could start this month on a proposed pipeline across northern B.C. that’s been sitting dormant for a decade. Together, we need to stop it.
The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline was originally intended to carry gas from fracking operations in the northeast to the Pacific Northwest LNG facility. But that facility was cancelled after opposition from Indigenous land defenders in 2017. As a result, construction on the pipeline never began.
Pipeline permits are set to expire this November — unless they manage to start construction by then. Can you help us make it harder for them?
[evoz] You're officially invited to Latin Night at the Victoria Events Centre! August 16th, doors at 10pm
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- Published on Thursday, 15 August 2024 09:11
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Hello from the Victoria Chapter of the Popular Democracy Movement!!
We are a new organization dedicated to solidarity with oppressed peoples across the country and the world. To celebrate our inception, we have organized an event to show our solidarity with the diverse Latin American community in Victoria.
In partnership with the Central American Support Committee (CASC), we decided that the best way to inaugurate our founding was to invite everyone to a night of dancing, specialty cocktails, and music!
This event will be held at the Victoria Events Centre at 1415 Broad Street, Victoria on Friday, August 16th at 10pm
Tickets are $10 for presale and $12 at the door! Reserve now!
Latin Night will feature DJ Alex King who has hosted Latin activities all over the Victoria area and abroad! See Alex's Instagram for more details on his music: https://www.instagram.com/djalexkingmusic/
This event is a fundraiser which will directly assist CASC in their project to build engagement and solidarity with various Latin American communities in Honduras. We will be selling free-trade, organic coffee beans at the merch table for those who are interested in assisting more directly!Find out more about the Central American Support Committee's projects and...
[evoz] Upcoming event: Latin Night - Aug 16
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- Published on Friday, 09 August 2024 18:41
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Latin Night featuring DJ Alex King Victoria Event CenterFriday, August 16, Doors at 10 PM $10 Advance tickets$12 At the doorDrinks & merchandise at the Door (including Cafe Simpatico coffee from Nicaragua).
State of BC Health Care
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- Published on Thursday, 08 August 2024 08:46
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Your August 2024 monthly update from
the
BC Health Coalition
SAVE THE DATE
This October 2024, help ensure a win for public health care.
If you are a BC Health Coalition individual member or part of a member organization, join us for a members-only reveal of our health care solutions platform, elections guide, and voter education plan. Come strategize on how we can work together to identify candidates who will commit to championing real health care solutions. If you aren't a member yet, sign up for a membership before registering! REGISTER HERE
UPDATES
These Canadian provinces tried fixing wait times using private clinics, and failed
Canadians all want shorter wait times for medical services like diagnostic imaging, surgeries and cancer treatment.
A recent poll by Environics Research for the Canadian Health Coalition shows...
Have you been impacted by emergency room closures?
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- Published on Thursday, 01 August 2024 16:55
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Paov,
I’m reaching out to you to hear about your concerns and experiences with some of our health system’s most vital resources - emergency rooms.
Would you take this 3 minute survey?We have been hearing alarming stories of the impacts of emergency room closures. Here's one from Caroline:
I was feeling ill and went to the hospital in Oliver but it was closed due to staff shortages at 4:30 pm. My daughter had to take me back and forth between hospitals seeking treatment….I had cavitary pneumonia and COVID. Once I was admitted to the Penticton Hospital, I was septic and had to be revived. I spent 11 days in the hospital. They had to prepare my husband as there was a good chance I wasn’t going to survive.
My name is Audrey and I am the lead
organizer at the BC Health Coalition. We’re an evidence-based,
non-partisan organization that brings together community members,
seniors, students,...
Read more: Have you been impacted by emergency room closures?
Join the organized movement for public health care
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 July 2024 08:06
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Dear Paov,
In an election year, there's a lot
at stake for public health care.
The BC Health Coalition brings together
community members, seniors, students, health care workers, researchers
and community service providers to be the voice of public health care in
BC.
With a provincial election coming this fall, it is more important than ever to come together and fight for evidence based public solutions that British Columbians need.
Sign up to become an individual member of the movement to protect and expand public healthcare!
Become a memberOur broad membership is an important part of showing parties, candidates, and decision-makers that the evidence based solutions we advance have broad, non-partisan support from British Columbians. Our members also take an active part in making sure strong public solutions are at the forefront of health care debates in their communities.
Your support will help us reach more people and build
support for healthcare solutions. Will you take a...
Read more: Join the organized movement for public health care
Come work with us!
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- Published on Monday, 08 July 2024 16:37
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The BC Health Coalition is looking for an experienced Director of Operations to help lead a vibrant and effective coalition of over 800,000 members working to strengthen public health care in B.C. The Director of Operations is responsible for administering the organization, organizational leadership and staff development, facilitating the work of coalition member bodies, and fundraising/donor development.
If you love working in a campaign environment, have a talent for building relationships with people and organizations, and a passion for helping people to take action for a better health care future, this position could be for you.
I'm interested!We welcome and value the contributions individuals who identify as members of equity seeking communities bring to our organization, and encourage Indigenous people, people of colour, women, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, members of visible minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities to apply. We recognize that this list is neither exhaustive nor representative of the intersectionality present within each individual. Please indicate in your cover letter if you would like to...
State of BC Health Care
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 July 2024 16:41
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Your July 2024 monthly update from the
BC Health Coalition
UPDATES
Repeal the MSP 3-Month Wait Period, says BC’s Period Poverty Task Force
In March 2024, BC’s Period Poverty Task Force submitted its final report to the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. One notable short-term recommendation is to abolish the Medical Services Plan (MSP) 3-month wait period for all refugees, international students, newcomer immigrants, and seasonal migrant workers. This policy has a wide range of consequences for both those affected and the provincial health system overall. READ MORE
Help us find our next Director of Operations!
If you love working in a campaign environment, have a talent for building relationships with people and organizations, and a passion for helping people to take action for a better health...
Is your community at risk of illegal health care billing?
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- Published on Friday, 28 June 2024 08:09
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Hi Paov,
I recently heard from Dale who was charged $850.67 for a CT scan to diagnose a broken hand. He was told the scan was necessary, but not that he would be receiving a bill.
It’s illegal to bill patients for medically necessary services that are covered by MSP.
The BC Health Coalition wants to know how health care access in various communities impacts the likelihood of being illegally charged for health care services.
Please fill out this quick, 3 minute survey, and let us know where British Columbians are most impacted by extra-billing.
Take the surveyIllegal extra-billing is an ongoing problem in BC. A Health Canada report from March of this year showed that private providers charged BC residents at least $18.1 million in 2021-22. Most of that, $11.3 million, was charged for diagnostic services like MRIs and CT scans.
Even if you don’t think you’ve been
extra-billed, your response is valuable in mapping out...
Read more: Is your community at risk of illegal health care billing?
Join the organized movement for public health care
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 June 2024 09:38
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Dear Paov,
We can and need to improve public
health care.
The BC Health Coalition brings together community members,
seniors, students, health care workers, researchers and community
service providers to be the
voice of public health care in BC.
With a provincial election coming, it is more important than ever to come together and fight for evidence based public solutions that British Columbians need.
Sign up to become an individual member of the movement to protect and expand public healthcare!
Become a memberThanks to our broad membership, the BC Health Coalition is a trusted source of evidence based information. This year we launched our Visions & Solutions Lunch N’ Learn Series, where we dive into conversations about health care solutions with leading experts. Our diverse membership shows that these policies and solutions have strong support.
This election, BC Health Coalition
members will be making sure these evidence based public solutions...
Read more: Join the organized movement for public health care
Tomorrow is National Indigenous People
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- Published on Thursday, 20 June 2024 15:07
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Let’s celebrate and honour Indigenous cultures and communities, today and every day
Hi Paov,
It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day tomorrow, a moment to recognize First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and the vital contributions made by members of these communities. As an advocacy organization, we also mark this as an opportunity to improve our understanding of colonialism and how we challenge it in our work.
Let’s engage with this day and be part of the growing recognition of unique Indigenous cultures and the rights held by Indigenous Nations in every part of the country now known as Canada. Let’s celebrate Indigenous culture as an intentional practice...
Important Pacific Blue Cross Update
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 09:11
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Paov,
Last week, we put out an urgent call to all Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) members to vote in the PBC Board of Directors elections. We wanted to make sure we could stop CEO Brian Day from becoming a director of the PBC Board with the objective of pushing privatization through BC’s largest not-for-profit extended benefits provider.
As of June 14th, PBC Members were informed that the Pacific Blue Cross Board Elections were postponed. You can read Pacific Blue Cross’ statement here.
The good news is we have more time to mobilize voters who want to see a PBC Board that prioritizes people over profits. The bad news is, that PBC members who have already voted will need to recast their ballot when the election is rescheduled. So, remember to check your inbox for updates from Pacific Blue Cross and talk to your friends, family and co-workers who are PBC members about the importance of keeping pro-privatization candidates off of the PBC Board.
What are wait times like in Victoria?
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- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2024 13:18
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Hi Paov,
I recently experienced firsthand the anxiety of waiting for a surgery date and CT scan appointment for a family member. Likewise, all over the province, patients are waiting months or even years for medically necessary surgeries.
The BC health Coalition wants to know how these wait times affect you and your community in Victoria.
Please fill out this quick, 2 minute survey and let us know where our members are most affected by this troubling issue.
Take the surveyYour feedback will help us decide where in the province to focus our advocacy.
If the button doesn't work, copy and paste this link in your web browser: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6685455/what-matters-in-your-community-surgical-wait-times
Thanks in advance for your help,
Audrey Guay (she/her)
Lead Organizer, BC Health Coalition
https://www.bchealthcoalition.ca/
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A big win for spotted owl!
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2024 16:09
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Legal obligations don’t adjust to government processes, the tail doesn’t wag the dog
Hi Paov,
A come-back court win for the critically endangered spotted owl has got me all fired up.
In January of 2023 when federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault sent us a letter announcing he had assessed an imminent threat to spotted owl recovery, we agreed! I mean we were down to one wild-born and two captive-bred owls left in the...
Pacific Blue Cross Members - Vote today, don't vote for Day
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- Published on Monday, 10 June 2024 14:14
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Paov,
If you or someone you know is a member of Pacific Blue Cross, we urgently need your support this week.
Right now, Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) plan members can vote to elect new directors to the PBC Board. As plan members, the health and well-being of you and your family are directly impacted by the decisions made by the PBC Board of Directors.
There is a lot at stake in this election. This year, Dr. Brian Day is running to be a director of the PBC Board. That's right. That's the same Dr. Profit who spent more than a decade attempting to break Canada's public health care system in court.
We stopped him in the courts, but now he wants to be on the PBC Board so he can promote his own privatization agenda, not because he has the best interests of PBC members at heart.
Read more: Pacific Blue Cross Members - Vote today, don't vote for DayPacific Blue Cross Members - Stop CEO Brian Day from ushering in Privatization through your benefits
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- Published on Saturday, 08 June 2024 10:19
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Paov --
Dun-e Dun-e... Duun-e Duun-e...
Whenever private surgical clinic CEO Dr. Brian Day’s name comes up,
the theme song from “Jaws” plays in my head. That's because the BC Health Coalition spent
more than a decade fighting
Day’s legal attempt to break Canada’s public health care
system.
Now, Doctor Day is running to be a director of the Pacific Blue Cross Board with the objective of ushering in privatization through BC’s largest not-for-profit extended benefits provider.
But we stopped him in the courts, and we will stop him now! There are only three board seats available, two of which are for doctors. If Pacific Blue Cross members vote for candidates who prioritize people over profit, we can keep Day away.
VOTE TODAY TO KEEP DAY AWAYThe following candidates want PBC to remain a strong, not-for-profit health insurance provider.
[evoz] Upcoming Event
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2024 11:55
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CUBA - Peace, Solidarity & Resistance
Since January 1st, 1959, Cuba and the Cuban Revolution have been a critical force for peace in the Americas and worldwide. From its inception, the Cuban Revolution stood proudly in the service of the oppressed and dispossessed, and continues to stand against imperialist aggression, occupation, and war. Recognizing imperialism as the greatest enemy of peace, mighty Cuba has resolutely stood as a fortress against all odds, in the service of peace.
The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (Instituto Cuban de...
What we're up to this month
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2024 10:22
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Your June 2024 monthly update from the
BC Health Coalition
UPDATES
BC Health Coalition joins calls to bring HandyDART in house
HandyDART is an essential public service for many of Metro Vancouver’s vulnerable populations. Seniors and people living with disabilities rely on HandyDART to access essential medical appointments, treatments, and community programming. Yet, recent years have seen a dramatic reduction of services and an inability to meet the demand from HandyDART riders. READ MORE
Welcome to Megan, our new Project Organizer!
Megan Milton (she/her) is a Vancouver based organizer, with a background in electoral, union and tenant organizing. She is bringing many years of experience as an electoral organizer and campaign manager to our work at the BC Health Coalition. She will be focusing on mobilizing voters to vote...
[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico Friday May 31
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 09:19
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Central America Support Committee presents
Cafe Simpatico
Friday, May 31st, 2024
Paul Phillips Hall at Fernwood Community Association
1923 Fernwood Road
Doors open at 7:00 PM: 7:30 PM presentation.
Cuba: Update from the Che Guevara Volunteer Work Brigade
Join us for a slideshow and first hand report from a member of the 30th annual Ernesto Che Guevara Brigade to Cuba. Kay Gimbel will present his photos and talk about his recent experience as a Brigade member in Cuba. Several other Brigade members will also be in attendance and will join in the discussion during the Q&A.
Everyone is welcome! Refreshments including Fair Trade Nicaraguan coffee.
Donations are gratefully received.
Sponsored by Central America Support Committee (CASC)
www.victoriacasc.org https://www.facebook.com/vcasc/
[evoz] Cafe Simpatico Friday May 31
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 15:01
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Central America Support Committee presents
Cafe Simpatico
Friday, May 31st, 2024
Paul Phillips Hall at Fernwood Community Association
1923 Fernwood Road
Doors open at 7:00 PM: 7:30 PM presentation.
Cuba: Update from the Che Guevara Volunteer Work Brigade
Join us for a slideshow and first hand report from a member of the 30th annual Ernesto Che Guevara Brigade to Cuba. Kay Gimbel will present his photos and talk about his recent experience as a Brigade member in Cuba. Several other Brigade members will also be in attendance and will join in the discussion during the Q&A.
Everyone is welcome! Refreshments including Fair Trade Nicaraguan coffee.
Donations are gratefully received.
Sponsored by Central America Support Committee (CASC)
www.victoriacasc.org https://www.facebook.com/vcasc/
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