It can be stressful, even scary, when you or a loved one needs urgent care. It’s even worse if you aren’t sure that care is going to be available when and where you need it. That worry has become a reality for British Columbians everywhere due to overcrowded emergency rooms and not enough family doctors. […]
Author: Janet Routledge
Celebrating Labour Day
For many British Columbians, the first Monday of September is a chance to enjoy a long weekend, mark the end of summer, and prepare for the start of the new school year. However, let’s not forget why we call this annual holiday Labour Day. The origins of Labour Day can be traced to 1872 when […]
Addressing the root causes of poverty
Like all Canadians, I was saddened to hear the recent news of another life lost in a clothing donation bin. Vulnerable people are getting seriously injured or killed in an attempt to address their basic needs. Access to warm clothing and proper footwear are essential for those who are homeless or precariously housed. The contents […]
After years of inaction on child care, help is finally on the way.
When it comes to child care, families deserved much more than what they got under the previous BC Liberal government. I have heard countless stories over the years from couples who were forced to raise their families on just one income because the cost of child care was as much or more than the […]