Tag Archives: Gov of BC

Politics, Seniors

BC Needs to Prioritize Seniors Aging in Place

The BC Seniors Advocate is calling upon the province to address a critical shortfall in long term care beds. There were 7,212 people on the waiting list during 2025 and the average wait time was 290 days. The number of seniors is increasing and the need for long term beds is expected to grow 49% by 2035. “We are in trouble,” warns Anna Kindy,  MLA for North Island and Health Critic for the Conservative Party, “This is why I am pushing for ‘aging in place.’ 

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Politics

Area C Director’s Report: financial plan adopted + more

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
Tendrils of spring are visible in our lengthening days and the songbird choir is beginning to assemble… I’m grateful winter is in the rearview mirror. This report shares news from the February Board meeting where the 2026-2029 Financial Plan was finalized, another sure sign spring is around the corner!

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Indigenous Nations, Politics

smǝlqmíx leaders emphasize ‘no consent’ as B.C. approves Copper Mountain Mine expansion

By Aaron Hemens, IndigiNews, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Indigenous leaders from the Similkameen Valley are “deeply disappointed” by a provincial decision to approve a contentious mine expansion in their territories — emphasizing that they did not give consent for the project to move forward.

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Politics

Area C Director’s Report: roads advocacy & SRD committee news

From the desk of Regional Director Robyn Mawhinney

Hello,
This report is a round-up of info on road concerns & related advocacy, SRD committee news, and a bit about kelp.

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Health

BC’s Drug Response Isn’t Following the Evidence, Former Chief Coroner says


By Michelle Gamage, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe recently criticized B.C.’s drug policies, saying the province’s approach to the ongoing toxic drug crisis is not evidence based. 

Lapointe, who was B.C.’s longest-standing chief coroner and held the position for 13 years before retiring in 2024, was speaking as part of a new, ongoing webinar series, “Perspectives on 10 Years in Crisis,” hosted by the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. 

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