Kath Kitts
@kathkitts.bsky.social
Senior CMX officer — BC Nurses’ Union
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Over the last decade, B.C.’s hospitals have consistently operated over capacity.
That means people admitted for overnight care are regularly cared for in hallways and nooks, and staff are caring for more patients than they should be.
@michellegamage.bsky.social and @tyolsen.bsky.social report.
That means people admitted for overnight care are regularly cared for in hallways and nooks, and staff are caring for more patients than they should be.
@michellegamage.bsky.social and @tyolsen.bsky.social report.
BC’s Hospital Crowding Problem Isn’t Improving, Data Shows | The Tyee
In the seven most overcapacity facilities, one in six patients was cared for in an unfunded ‘surge bed’ last year. First in a series.
thetyee.ca
December 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Over the last decade, B.C.’s hospitals have consistently operated over capacity.
That means people admitted for overnight care are regularly cared for in hallways and nooks, and staff are caring for more patients than they should be.
@michellegamage.bsky.social and @tyolsen.bsky.social report.
That means people admitted for overnight care are regularly cared for in hallways and nooks, and staff are caring for more patients than they should be.
@michellegamage.bsky.social and @tyolsen.bsky.social report.
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Journalists right now
April 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Journalists right now
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Breaking News: Stocks tumbled, adding to losses that have erased Wall Street’s gains since Election Day, as President Trump's tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China reverberated through global markets.
Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
The S&P 500 added to recent losses on Tuesday, with global automakers, cruise lines, retailers and other businesses under pressure.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Breaking News: Stocks tumbled, adding to losses that have erased Wall Street’s gains since Election Day, as President Trump's tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China reverberated through global markets.
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President and CEO of Fraser Health suddenly leaves job. Health authority says Dr. Victoria Lee has moved on, "effective immediately" vancouversun.com/news/preside... via @vancouversun.bsky.social
President and CEO of Fraser Health suddenly leaves job
B.C.'s second largest health authority says its leader, Dr. Victoria Lee, is moved on "effective immediately." Read more.
vancouversun.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
President and CEO of Fraser Health suddenly leaves job. Health authority says Dr. Victoria Lee has moved on, "effective immediately" vancouversun.com/news/preside... via @vancouversun.bsky.social
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Breaking News: The U.S. Postal Service paused accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, after a Trump order ending their duty-free handling took effect.
U.S. Postal Service Halts Parcel Service from China as Trump’s Trade Curbs Begin
The United States has been importing about 3 million parcels a day with almost no customs inspection and no duties collected.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Breaking News: The U.S. Postal Service paused accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, after a Trump order ending their duty-free handling took effect.
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Fantastic to see the UK’s first drug consumption room finally open its doors in Glasgow. Congratulations to all those who made this happen. As the experience from more than 200 drug consumption rooms around the world shows, The Thistle will save many lives: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘All eyes are on Glasgow’: UK’s first legal drug consumption room ready to open
The Thistle will be available 365 days a year and provide a supervised space where drugs can be injected safely
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Fantastic to see the UK’s first drug consumption room finally open its doors in Glasgow. Congratulations to all those who made this happen. As the experience from more than 200 drug consumption rooms around the world shows, The Thistle will save many lives: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Masks are back for British Columbia’s health-care sector.
Mask Rules Are Back in BC Hospitals | The Tyee
They’re necessary to curb flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases, the Health Ministry says.
thetyee.ca
January 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Masks are back for British Columbia’s health-care sector.
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Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party.
Former B.C. premier says she ‘misspoke’ when claiming she was never a Conservative
Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party.
cheknews.ca
January 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party.
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Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal health minister Mark Holland announced on Friday.
Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners, midwives in 2026
Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal health minister Mark Holland announced on Friday.
cheknews.ca
January 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal health minister Mark Holland announced on Friday.
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British Columbia has lost an incredible advocate and a fighter for justice in the passing of Dan Coulter. We will keep Dan and his family in our hearts and remember him in the work that we do.
December 13, 2024 at 6:07 PM
British Columbia has lost an incredible advocate and a fighter for justice in the passing of Dan Coulter. We will keep Dan and his family in our hearts and remember him in the work that we do.
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British Columbia's seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the basic needs of its older residents.
B.C. falls behind in meeting needs of seniors as population grows, says advocate
British Columbia's seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the basic needs of its older residents.
cheknews.ca
December 11, 2024 at 9:28 PM
British Columbia's seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the basic needs of its older residents.
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NEW - A provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Q Centre in Colwood, starting at 1 p.m. #bcpoli
December 3, 2024 at 11:42 PM
NEW - A provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Q Centre in Colwood, starting at 1 p.m. #bcpoli
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Restaurant review: Here's what it's like dining at Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie
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Restaurant review: Here's what it's like dining at Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie
Fans of the Vancouver chef had speculated on what Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie would be like. Here is food critic Mia Stainsby's take.
vancouversun.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Restaurant review: Here's what it's like dining at Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie
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After surviving in the remote, frigid wilderness of Canada’s northern Rocky Mountains for 50 days, a missing hiker was found alive this week, the Canadian authorities announced on Wednesday.
Hiker Survives 50 Days in Canadian Wilderness
Sam Benastick was found after weeks missing in British Columbia’s frigid Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, and after the official search was called off. The police had feared “this would not be the outco...
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:27 PM
After surviving in the remote, frigid wilderness of Canada’s northern Rocky Mountains for 50 days, a missing hiker was found alive this week, the Canadian authorities announced on Wednesday.