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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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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...
Attn: Paov – you could be on the hook
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- Published on Monday, 17 October 2022 13:07
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We followed the money on Trans Mountain.
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- Published on Thursday, 13 October 2022 14:39
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Show your support for Canada's first MPA network
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2022 17:24
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[evoz] Invitation to Our Upcoming Event
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- Published on Monday, 10 October 2022 21:56
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Dear Friends:Our friends and neighbours in Cuba have experienced some very difficult circumstances over the past few years. Along with COVID's hardships and the tightening of the illegal US blockade, Cuba has recently experienced a major explosion that destroyed the Saratoga Hotel, which was being renovated and was nearly complete, and Hurricane Ian, which left much of the country without electricity for nearly a week and caused a variety of other devastation.
Our Friends of Cuba committee will host a public gathering in support of Cuba this coming Saturday, October 15. We sincerely hope that you, your family, and friends can attend this event with us.
Always acting in Solidarity,Victoria Friends of Cuba
City of Victoria endorses Isitts call to put muni
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- Published on Friday, 07 October 2022 15:57
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June 23, 2022
VICTORIA, BC, LEKWUNGEN TERRITORY – Victoria City Council has endorsed a resolution from Councillor Ben Isitt, calling on the BC government to restore 3-year terms of municipal office. The resolution will now be considered at the Union of BC Municipalities annual convention in September.
“This resolution is about putting me and other municipal elected officials on a shorter leash,” says Isitt. “Local government is the level of government closest to the people. Shorter terms of office increase accountability between citizens and their elected officials.”
In 2014, members of the British Columbia legislative assembly amended the Local Government Act to transition from 3-year to 4-year terms of office for councillors, mayors, regional district directors and school trustees. Now, Isitt and the City of Victoria are urging a rethinking and a return to 3-year terms.
“Shorter terms of public office increase accessibility for people at different stages of life, for example people pursuing educational opportunities, people who are early in their careers or approaching retirement, or people caring for family members,” Isitt says.
Isitt and Victoria City Council will now take their advocacy province-wide, urging municipal colleagues in...
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Press Release: Victoria mother runs a marathon a day for safe supply
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- Published on Friday, 07 October 2022 14:39
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Victoria mother runs a marathon a day for safe supply
Victoria, October 7 2022 — Jessica Michalofsky’s son, Aubrey, died from exposure to toxic drugs on August 30.
As an expression of grief and a demand for a cessation of toxic drug deaths, Michalofsky is completing a marathon a day (42.2km) around the block that houses the Ministry of Health in Victoria.
Aubrey's Run/Walk for Safe Supply began Monday, Oct. 3rd at 11am at the corner of Pandora and Blanshard. Michalofsky intends to continue her protest every weekday until public health officials take meaningful action to stop preventable deaths due to a toxic drug supply.
Despite unanimous talk about the urgent need for safe supply from the Ministry of Health, the death toll continues to rise. People who use drugs are still buying the drugs they actually want and use – meth, heroin, and fentanyl--from the toxic black market, with fatal consequences.
Dr. Mark Tyndall, founder of My Safe Society, is also calling for action. “I think the only ethical response in this situation is to at least give people an alternative of a safe pharmaceutical drug that they will not...
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Vote for climate action and communities that dont pollute!
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- Published on Thursday, 06 October 2022 16:29
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Reminder to be part of the Accountability Assembly next week
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 October 2022 12:09
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Dear Paov --
This is a friendly reminder to join us at the Better Care for Seniors Accountability Assembly next week on Tuesday, October 11 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
The BC Health Coalition is bringing together seniors, their families, and workers across BC to host Minister of Health Adrian Dix to discuss seniors care. Together, we plan on calling for better care for seniors as we share stories and ask questions of the Minister related to his mandate.
Add your voice to the growing number of people across BC calling for accountability from the government on their promises. Register for this online Assembly over Zoom using the button below.
Register for the Accountability AssemblyJoining us at the Assembly will also be Dr. Pat Armstrong, a leading researcher and national voice on long-term care, and Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate, who will be sharing how seniors care can be better in BC.
Together, we are ready to...
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[Sjsall] Truth, JUSTICE and Reconciliation.
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- Published on Friday, 30 September 2022 17:19
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Let us ask: would it had been sane or desirable asking the Holocaust survivors for reconciliation with their torturers?
Truth, JUSTICE and Reconciliation.
Fraternally, CF
r52 [Sjsall] National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statement | Déclaration de la journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: An opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the painful legacy of residential schools.
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) honours Indigenous, First Nations, and Metis peoples whose lives and communities were shattered by the legacy of colonialism.
The CRRF pays tribute to the thousands of children who were abused in the residential school system and the thousands who never came home. Racism and indifference allowed these atrocities to continue unchecked for decades.
This National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a reminder that no society should allow discrimination to undermine human rights. The residential school system is a shameful heritage that speaks to systemic injustices...
[Sjsall] National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Stat
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- Published on Friday, 30 September 2022 14:57
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: An opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the painful legacy of residential schools.
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) honours Indigenous, First Nations, and Metis peoples whose lives and communities were shattered by the legacy of colonialism.
The CRRF pays tribute to the thousands of children who were abused in the residential school system and the thousands who never came home. Racism and indifference allowed these atrocities to continue unchecked for decades.
This National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a reminder that no society should allow discrimination to undermine human rights. The residential school system is a shameful heritage that speaks to systemic injustices that must be accounted for.
“We must confront the reality of the horrors that occurred on the sites of residential schools. The testimonies of survivors and the discovery of unmarked graves should make us all long for justice and remain
committed to walking the path of reconciliation,”
Mohammed Hashim, Executive Director of the CRRF.
The CRRF encourages all Canadians to do their part towards learning Canada’s true history, including the generational harm caused...
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What can you do on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
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- Published on Friday, 30 September 2022 08:00
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[evoz] Friday Café. Zoom :
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2022 11:06
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Reminder of this weeks Cafe Simpatico. 7 PM, via Zoom
A presentation on Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia and Venezuela. For more info see CASC Facebook page.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82750866802?pwd=ajFsRnYydEN5Smsyam9yNm5VOEpEdz09
Thanks. See you Friday.
Kay
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[Sjsall] EVENT HAPPENING TODAY
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 September 2022 10:12
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The drill is in place under Wedzin Kwa
This Tuesday September 27th, Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs will be making an announcement in Victoria, BC about their response to CGL preparing to drill under the sacred headwaters of Wedzwin Kwa.
Rally at the BC Legislature
On Tuesday September 27 at 3:00pm, Gidimt’en Checkpoint invites you to demonstrate your solidarity and support of Indigenous sovereignty and resistance by standing beside Chief Na'Moks, the Hereditary Chiefs, and Sleydo' at a rally at the BC legislature.
Gidimt’en Checkpoint has raised the alert that the Coastal GasLink fracked gas pipeline is ready to begin drilling under Wedzin Kwa, the river sacred to the Wet’suwet’en since time immemorial.
This is a crucial moment
Unlike other pipeline construction work that can be healed and remediated, once the pipeline is in place under water, it is very difficult to remove. This is the moment to act.
There will be more mobilization and guidance coming soon! Watch social channels for updates and the latest video of the militarized police repression happening on the...
Drilling under Wedzin Kwa is starting, let's respond.
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- Published on Monday, 26 September 2022 12:46
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Your monthly update from the BC Health Coalition
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- Published on Monday, 26 September 2022 10:01
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Your September 2022 monthly
update from the
BC Health Coalition
UPDATE
Rally to Eliminate International Student Health Fee
The BC government announced a new levy known as the International Students Health Fee (ISHF) that increased costs for international students to $75 per month/per person. This fee was implemented without consultation with students or residents in BC. The International Student Health Fee is unjust and imposes financial, social, and administrative burden in the British Columbia (BC) healthcare system. Join Migrant Students United and allies at a rally to demand concrete and meaningful action to eliminate the exclusive, unfair, and expensive International Students Health Fee. Read more HERE and RSVP for the rally HERE.
ACTION
Join the Accountability Assembly on Seniors' Care
On October 11...
Keep CAPPs oily hands off the cap
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- Published on Thursday, 22 September 2022 16:59
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Canada's proposed emissions cap, explained
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 September 2022 16:47
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Speak Up for Primary Health Care Solutions
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- Published on Monday, 19 September 2022 15:22
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Paov --
Band-aid solutions are being promoted over what patients and
primary health care providers actually need.
‘Situation
Critical’ - Tomorrow, September 20th, 2022 at
6pm the CBC will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on the crisis
in health care. The discussion will address “access to doctors, what's
not working and what needs to change.” Speakers include: Adrian Dix,
Minister of Health, BC; Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, President of Doctors of
BC and Dr. Rita McCracken, family physician and UBC assistant
professor and primary care researcher.
If informed
supporters and community partners call or email in to the Virtual Town
Hall we can promote real solutions to the Primary Health Care
crisis. CBC email
and call-in details here
BC is experiencing a
Primary Health Care access crisis, which is continually attributed to
a family physician shortage. However, BC currently has more family
physicians per capita than at any other time. The actual crisis is
that our current Primary Health Care model is unsustainable for health
care practitioners to work in. Band-aid solutions like one-time
injections of money and increasing investments in...
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