FOI reveals that auditors failed to verify Copemans claims that there was no preferential treatment at its member-only primary care clinic.

The BC Health Coalition is calling for an inquiry into the provincial governments ability to ensure that patients get fair access to physician services after it was discovered the Medical Services Commission (MSC) did not perform a test of access during its 2007 audit of Vancouvers Copeman Healthcare Centre.

In keeping with a resolution passed by delegates at HSAs 2010 convention, HSA is encouraging members to vote -Yes" to extinguish the Harmonized Sales Tax in the current BC-wide referendum. 

The 2010 resolution directed HSA to take the following actions to oppose the HST:

The Silent Killer: Asbestos - It's in our homes, our schools, our hospitals - our lives.

Date:  Thursday, June 16, 2011
Time:  7:00pm
Place:  Fifth Avenue Cinemas, 2110 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Tickets:  Open Seating - Admission by donation to Toxic Free Canada

For more information, please contact Nina Hansen at 604.430.1421 or email nhansen@bcfed.ca

In recent weeks, many BC communities have experienced flood warnings or evacuation orders. What are your rights in the event of flooding?

Q:  I work at a hospital that is subject to flooding if the river rises too high. My manager has told me that in the event of a flood, I may be relocated for my job. Can my employer do that?
 
A:  The River Forecast Centre of British Columbia has predicted that spring runoff could be higher than normal this year, and that there is potential for flooding in some communities.

Vancouver ... A -families first" agenda for British Columbia should include listening to families who are struggling to support adults with developmental disabilities, says the BC Community Living Action Group (BC-CLAG).

The upcoming federal election is an enormous opportunity for British Columbians who want their universal public health care system to be strengthened and protected.
 
At upcoming debates, candidates will be answering questions about the issues that voters care about most. Lets make sure that public health care is top of mind for all candidates!

The Prime Minister won't answer your questions - but we will!
The Election, Taxes and our Public Services:

How could the vote on May 2 affect our social programs?

Live online - Watch and participate in the discussion.
Thursday, April 28 2011
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

To watch the forum, or learn more about the campaign, go to http://alltogethernow.nupge.ca

Want to submit your question in advance?  Email NUPGE at alltogether@nupge.ca

The upcoming federal election is an enormous opportunity for British Columbians who want their universal public health care system to be strengthened and protected.
 
At upcoming debates, candidates from Esquimalt ... Juan de Fuca will be answering questions about the issues that voters care about most. Lets make sure that public health care is top of mind for all candidates!

Local scheduled debates:

LANGFORD
When: Monday, April 18, 7:00PM-9:00PM
Where: Isabelle Reader Theatre, Spencer Middle School, (1026 Goldstream Ave)

The upcoming federal election is an enormous opportunity for British Columbians who want their universal public health care system to be strengthened and protected.
 
At upcoming debates, candidates will be answering questions about the issues that voters care about most. Lets make sure that public health care is top of mind for all candidates!

Local scheduled debates:

CAMPBELL RIVER

When: Wednesday, April 20th, 1:00PM
Where: Seniors Centre, 1426 Ironwood St

The B.C. Federation of Labour, Canadian Labour Congress and the Vancouver & District Labour Council invite you to pay tribute to workers who have been injured or killed on the job or died of an occupational disease.

Poster and detailed information