BC Chief Electoral Officer Rebuts False 2024 Provincial Vote Narratives

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 8:21 pm more...

In British Columbia, the chief electoral officer has issued a detailed report countering misleading claims about the upcoming 2024 provincial election. The report aims to set the record straight by clarifying inaccuracies and reaffirming the integrity of the electoral process, emphasizing transparency and accountability amid circulating false narratives.

globalnews.ca / Elections BC report pushes back against ‘false narratives’ over 2024 provincial vote

thestar.com / B.C.'s chief electoral officer pushes against 'false narratives' in 2024 vote

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 16 hours ago #politics #elections #provincial #bc +

B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke Announces 2026 Retirement

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 7:21 pm more...

British Columbia’s longest-serving ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, has announced his planned retirement in 2026 after a decade of service. Known for his pivotal role in driving public oversight reforms, his departure marks the end of an influential era, leaving many to reflect on his noteworthy legacy.

theglobeandmail.com / B.C.’s longest-serving ombudsperson Jay Chalke to retire in 2026

thestar.com / B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke announces 2026 retirement after 10 years on the job

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 17 hours ago #provincial #justice #bc #retirement +

B.C. Fast-Track Infrastructure Bill Faces Rejection Despite Minister’s Appeal

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

Efforts to soothe concerns about a lightning-fast push for infrastructure in British Columbia fell flat as critics argued that rapid progress sacrifices accountability and safety. The minister’s reassurances were met with persistent skepticism, underscoring the inherent tension between speed and proper oversight.

globalnews.ca / Pressure mounts on B.C. NDP’s fast-track bill ahead of critical vote

thestar.com / Minister's bid to soothe concerns over B.C. fast-track bill is rejected

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 19 hours ago #politics #provincial #infrastructure #bc +

Ontario Family Doctor Shortage Crisis Intensifies, Study Reveals

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

Recent studies expose a paradox in Ontario’s healthcare system, where increasing physician numbers fail to translate into full-service family care. Patients continue to struggle finding personal doctors, highlighting a systemic disconnect that has escalated the crisis and upended conventional healthcare expectations.

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lapresse.ca / Rémunération des médecins | « Les gens excessivement vulnérables, il faut s’en occuper »

theglobeandmail.com / Can’t find a family doctor? Ontario has more physicians, but fewer are taking patients, study shows

thestar.com / Ontario has a family doctor crisis. Here's one reason why it's hard to find one

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 19 hours ago #provincial #ontario #canada #health +

Abbotsford Teen Stabbing Investigations in B.C. Park

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Authorities are probing a violent incident in Abbotsford where a 16‐year‐old was fatally stabbed in a local park. While the victim has been identified, police continue to search for the suspect as two youths have already been cleared amid conflicting accounts of the attack.

theglobeandmail.com / Police name boy stabbed to death in B.C. park as two youth are cleared

globalnews.ca / Abbotsford stabbing victim identified as 16-year-old, suspect still at large

thestar.com / Police name teen stabbed to death in B.C. park as two youth are cleared

globalnews.ca / B.C. teen charged with aggravated assault in stabbing of Good Samaritan

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 20 hours ago #provincial #crime #justice #bc +

Vancouver Abandons Kitsilano Supportive Housing Project

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Vancouver officials have abruptly scrapped a controversial Kitsilano supportive housing project after enduring protracted legal challenges and strong resident opposition. The 129-unit development, once seen as a bold urban initiative, has now been abandoned, leaving community stakeholders disappointed and local redevelopment plans in disarray.

globalnews.ca / Change law to ban, evict criminals from supportive housing, outgoing VicPD chief says

globalnews.ca / City of Vancouver backs down on Kitsilano supportive housing project

theglobeandmail.com / Vancouver abandons controversial supportive-housing project in Kitsilano

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 22 hours ago #provincial #housing #bc #vancouver +

New Brunswick advances probe into mysterious neurological illness

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:22 pm more...

Health officials in New Brunswick have wrapped up the initial data analysis in an investigation into a puzzling neurological illness. Complementing their efforts, a newly established hotline offers both updates and mental health support, as authorities work diligently to trace the origins and assess the potential risks of this concerning medical anomaly.

thestar.com / Data analysis complete in New Brunswick's mystery brain disease; results in summer

globalnews.ca / New Brunswick launches info line as part of mystery neurological illness probe

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 24 hours ago #provincial #newbrunswick #health #atlanticcanada +

B.C. Orders Hobo Hot Spring Restoration After Public Access Block

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 10:15 am more...

The British Columbia government has ordered an immediate restoration of Hobo Hot Spring after a newly erected fence blocked public access to the cherished natural pool. Officials are stepping in to remove the barrier and ensure locals can once again enjoy this free resource—hardly what nature intended for exclusive enclosure.

globalnews.ca / Hobo Hot Springs ordered to be restored as battle over grassroots site continues

nationalobserver.com / BC orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks public use

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 27 hours ago #provincial #publicpolicy #environment #bc +

Quebec pharmacists push back against dubious private staffing practices

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 8:21 am more...

Quebec pharmacists are vocally challenging problematic private staffing agencies—echoing nurse concerns—with warnings that without swift government intervention, these exploitative practices may severely disrupt healthcare operations. Clearly, the era of unchecked private labor shenanigans in the medical field might finally be running out of excuses.

ledevoir.com / Les pharmaciens confrontés au même problème d’agences privées que les infirmières

lapresse.ca / Agences privées | Les pharmaciens confrontés au même problème que les infirmières

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 28 hours ago #provincial #quebec #employment +

Quebec doctor pay reform bill draws heated criticism from medical experts

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:20 am more...

Quebec’s proposed reform to link physician compensation with performance has triggered robust pushback among family doctors. Critics warn that the measure risks compromising patient care and could strain an already overburdened healthcare system, sparking urgent debates and protests among the medical community.

ledevoir.com / QS du côté des médecins dans leur duel législatif avec la CAQ

lapresse.ca / Projet de loi 106 | Choc frontal entre Dubé et les médecins

ledevoir.com / Le Collège des médecins s’inquiète des impacts du projet de loi 106

globalnews.ca / Quebec family doctors speak out against new bill, say it will hurt the quality-of-care patients receive

lapresse.ca / Projet de loi sur la rémunération des médecins | Les cliniques aux patients : l’accès à un médecin risque d’être compromis

permalink / 6 stories from sources in 31 hours ago #provincial #quebec #protest #health +