Tag: Josie Osborne

Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

Economy Emily Joveski - September 14, 2026

Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.

Eby makes mini cabinet shuffle as minister undergoes cancer treatment

Politics Emily Joveski - August 14, 2026

Premier David Eby shuffled key cabinet positions Friday after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.

B.C. nurses to launch picket line at Vancouver General Hospital

Health Emily Joveski - July 6, 2026

British Columbia nurses will expand job action Tuesday with a picket line at Vancouver General Hospital.

B.C. nurses launch job action after rejecting tentative agreement

Health Emily Joveski - July 2, 2026

The B.C. Nurses' Union (BCNU) said it has launched job action across the province after issuing a 72-hour strike notice Monday.

Report finds British Columbians consume more alcohol than the average Canadian, even as drinking rates fall

Health Emily Joveski - May 27, 2026

British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

Crime Emily Joveski - April 17, 2026

British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.

Advocates share grief and frustration on 10 year anniversary of B.C.’s overdose crisis

Health Emily Joveski - April 14, 2026

Dozens gathered at the British Columbia legislature Tuesday to mark 10 years since the province declared a public health emergency over toxic drug deaths, as advocates said the crisis has worsened.

Sweeping changes to healthcare oversight take effect in B.C.

Health Emily Joveski - April 2, 2026

A major overhaul of how health professionals are regulated in British Columbia took effect Wednesday.

Province says more than 400 U.S.-trained health workers have come to work B.C.

Health Emily Joveski - March 17, 2026

More than 400 U.S.-trained health professionals have accepted jobs in British Columbia since last spring as the province ramps up recruitment to address ongoing health-care worker shortages.

Northern Health launches hospital status portal

Health Logan Flint - January 22, 2026

A new portal is being launched by Northern Health to help residents know how to access healthcare in the event local services are interrupted.

B.C. limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 17, 2025

British Columbia is limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs that are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss.

B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 16, 2025

U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 11, 2025

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease.

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 10, 2025

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

B.C. opens applications for IVF funding, offering up to $19K per patient

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 2, 2025

Applications are open now through to March 2026 for British Columbia’s publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program.

B.C. ends drug coverage for girl with rare fatal disease, citing clinical evidence

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 18, 2025

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said the decision to stop drug coverage for a girl with a rare, fatal disease was difficult, but aligns with available clinical evidence and expert recommendations.

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.