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[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico Nov 25 at Paul Phillips Hall Fernwood
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 09:37
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Presented by the Victoria Central America Support Committee
www.victoriacasc.org https://www.facebook.com/vcasc/
⚡ New premier = phone blitz for old-growth!
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- Published on Monday, 21 November 2022 09:00
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Whos holding back climate action in BC?
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- Published on Thursday, 17 November 2022 16:29
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Building back better together, a year after BC floods
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- Published on Thursday, 17 November 2022 14:45
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[evoz] Invitation to Cafe Simpatico Nov 25
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- Published on Thursday, 17 November 2022 09:49
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Cafe Simpatico --- Celebrate & Socialize
Join the Central American Support Committee for a post-Covid celebration with music, song and refreshments.CASC celebrates its return to monthly Cafe Simpatico events and continuing solidarity with its brothers and sisters in Latin America.
Friday, November 25, Paul Phillips Hall at the Fernwood Community Association 1923 Fernwood Road, (across from the Belfry Theatre).
Invite your friends. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 7 PM. Music at 7:30.
Presented by the Victoria Central America Support Committee
www.victoriacasc.org https://www.facebook.com/vcasc/
Let's hold fossil fools accountable
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- Published on Monday, 14 November 2022 14:34
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⚡ On Nov 21, call the NEW premier about OLD forests!
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- Published on Saturday, 12 November 2022 09:29
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Read more: ⚡ On Nov 21, call the NEW premier about OLD forests!
Huge legal gaps allow wildlife collapse in BC
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- Published on Thursday, 10 November 2022 17:00
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Support the BCHC with a sustainable monthly donation
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- Published on Thursday, 10 November 2022 10:00
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Dear Paov --
We've been busy! Over the last four months, we've organized an Accountability Assembly to hold the BC government accountable to their seniors' care mandate, fought for a winning decision at the BC Court of Appeal on the Cambie case, and held a drug policy dialogue with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. Our work for this year isn't even done yet.
At the same time, we know that deep systemic change takes time, consistent public advocacy, and ongoing action. The best way to support our ongoing work for deep systemic change in public health care is to become a sustaining monthly donor of the BC Health Coalition.
Will you become a sustaining monthly donor via credit card by clicking on the button below? Be sure to select "Monthly" in the amount section at the top of the page so your donation occurs monthly.
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Lets give it all weve got to stop Tilbury LNG
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- Published on Thursday, 03 November 2022 16:59
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Did you see Minister Dix's response?
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- Published on Thursday, 03 November 2022 09:02
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Paov --
On the evening of October 11, members of the BC Health Coalition, allied organizations, seniors, workers, and families from all over BC came together at our Accountability Assembly to host Minister of Health Adrian Dix. Five storytellers representing seniors, families, and workers shared their Home Support and Long-Term Care stories and each asked a question to the Minister. You can watch the event and read our report back HERE.
The Assembly was the culmination of months of work by the BCHC Accountability Assembly Project Team, with representatives from seniors organizations, labour unions, Family Councils and other labour and community groups.
Over 150 organizational participants representing tens of
thousands of individual members and 400 individual participants made
it clear to Minister Dix that we need to improve and expand
publicly funded home care and end for-profit long-term
care! If you haven't yet, please read our report back and
watch the event
Notice for 2022 BCHC Annual General Meeting
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- Published on Friday, 28 October 2022 09:00
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NOTICE FOR 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 @ 1pm
You are invited to attend the 2022 BC Health Coalition Annual General Meeting, to be held over Zoom on Wednesday, November 30 from 1pm to 3:30pm.
Please click on the button below to register for the AGM.
Register HereAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the AGM. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
* Is your membership up to date? Remember to renew your membership prior to the AGM.
Interested in joining the Steering Committee?
The Steering Committee works with staff at the BCHC and general membership in building a province-wide movement in favour of public health care. Being part of the Steering Committee means that your organization can influence the work and play a key role in the governance and direction of the BCHC.
If your organization is interested in joining the Steering Committee, please fill out...
[evoz] Reminder: Cafe Simpatico, Friday, Oct 28, 7:30pm
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 09:56
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CAFE SIMPATICO
Cafe Simpatico is back at Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Rd. on October 28, 7:30pm.

Please join us for a film presentation and discussion of the documentary:
After Arrival
Launched in 2021 as part of World Refugee Day events in Canada, this film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community. It gives a glimpse into the experience of Dennis Juarez, Kristi Pinderi (he/him), and Norma Lize.
These remarkable individuals all arrived in Canada as refugee claimants and they each made significant community impact through their leadership.
Doors open at 7pm; film presentation at 7:30. All are welcome. Admission by donation. Refreshments and Fair Trade Nicaraguan coffee. Come see old friends and familiar faces as Cafe Simpatico resumes in person at the FCA Paul Phillips Hall.
Sponsored by the Victoria Central America Support Committee (CASC)
www.victoriacasc.org https://www.facebook.com/vcasc/
Thank you for speaking up for democracy and healthy debate
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- Published on Friday, 21 October 2022 12:55
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Join me in having your say about the importance of democracy and healthy debate. Here’s a tool to do that: https://nwmd.io/s/email/ZxQ6ATXEHPPhQWijLbA=/r
[evoz] Cafe Simpatico, Oct 28, 7:30pm
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- Published on Thursday, 20 October 2022 18:01
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Cafe Simpatico is back at Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Rd. on October 28, 7:30pm.

Please join us for a film presentation and discussion of the documentary:
After Arrival
Launched in 2021 as part of World Refugee Day events in Canada, this film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community. It gives a glimpse into the experience of Dennis Juarez, Kristi Pinderi (he/him), and Norma Lize.
These remarkable individuals all arrived in Canada as refugee claimants and they each made significant community impact through their leadership.
Doors open at 7pm; film presentation at 7:30. All are welcome. Admission by donation. Refreshments and Fair Trade Nicaraguan coffee. Come see old friends and familiar faces as Cafe Simpatico resumes in person at the FCA Paul Phillips Hall.
Sponsored by the Victoria Central America Support Committee (CASC)
www.victoriacasc.org https://www.facebook.com/vcasc/
Amazing news for caribou in Alberta, thanks to you
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- Published on Thursday, 20 October 2022 15:59
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Read more: Amazing news for caribou in Alberta, thanks to you
Furstenau: Appadurai's disqualification is a sad day for democracy
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- Published on Thursday, 20 October 2022 14:47
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October 19, 2022
VICTORIA B.C. - Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, released the following statement on the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from the BC NDP leadership contest:
"This is a sad day for democracy," said Furstenau. "Ms. Appadurai's campaign spoke honestly about the overlapping health care, climate, and affordability crisis that British Columbians are facing and this government's failure to make progress on them. It's no surprise that so many people were inspired by her message. To those who joined Anjali's campaign with so much hope: please don't give up on politics. The stakes are too high. It's important that your voice is heard and we are listening."
Olsen added, "The BC NDP's message to climate voters has been clear: you are not welcome in the BC NDP. The fact that they have treated these voters with such hostility and suspicion has shown us all exactly where their priorities lie. This is the same party that voted with the BC Liberals to expand fossil fuel subsidies in 2018 - there was no way they were ever going to let a climate activist lead their party."
"The governing...
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Anjali Appadurai to address her disqualification from B.C. NDP leadership race
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- Published on Thursday, 20 October 2022 13:57
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Only challenger's removal from race leaves David Eby set to become next party leader and next premier
Anjali Appadurai is set to address her disqualification from the B.C. NDP leadership race at a news conference outside the legislature in Victoria.
CBC will livestream the event here at 2 p.m. PT.
Appadurai's disqualification leaves David Eby the sole candidate and presumptive heir to the premier's chair when John Horgan steps down. Horgan had planned to retire on Dec. 3, but with Eby now set to be sworn in as party leader on Friday, that date could be moved forward.
The party announced the disqualification Wednesday night after a closed-door meeting of executives.
According to a leaked report from the party's chief electoral officer Elizabeth Cull, Appadurai broke campaign rules by improperly co-ordinating with third parties to encourage more people to sign up for party membership by Sept. 4 to vote in the leadership race.
"Because no other remedy can adequately address the failings and breaches of the Appadurai campaign...
Read more: Anjali Appadurai to address her disqualification from B.C. NDP leadership race
What happened to no more public money for Trans Mountain?
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 October 2022 16:44
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Read more: What happened to no more public money for Trans Mountain?
State of BC Health - October 2022
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 October 2022 14:33
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Your October 2022 monthly update
from the
BC Health Coalition
UPDATE
Holding the BC Government Accountable for Better Care for Seniors
On the evening of October 11, the BC
Health Coalition and member organizations hosted Minister of Health
Adrian Dix. The strength of the BC Health Coalition and our
allies was well represented in that we had over 150 organizational
guests and 24 coalition member organizations present at the
Assembly representing over 600,000 BC
residents. Those gathered at the Assembly heard stories from
seniors, family members and workers who have been impacted by the
crisis in seniors care and heard Minister's responses to questions
directly related to his mandate in home support and long-term care.
Curious what those responses were? Watch the Assembly HERE.
ACTION
Health Community calling for Status...
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