British Columbia

Take Part in ARNBC’s Province-Wide Consultations, by Barb Reece RN

February 19, 2012February 18, 2026

Beginning the week of February 19^th, 2012, ARNBC will set out to consult with as many nurses as possible across the province. This is your opportunity to join a face-to-face meeting in your area, participate in a videoconference, or send your ideas and thoughts to our dedicated consultations website. Now is the time for RNs across B.C. to come together and share your ideas of what you’d like the ARNBC to do and be. How can we help you? Your voice is our strength!

Understanding the Importance of Health System Funding in B.C. by Nora Whyte RN

January 26, 2012February 18, 2026

Paddy Rodney’s blog on the Transformation of Health Care in Canada (Jan. 16, 2012) and news from the Council of the Federation meetings in Victoria have generated considerable interest during the past few weeks.Read More »Understanding the Importance of Health System Funding in B.C. by Nora Whyte RN

What Did It Take to Get Insite? by Irene Goldstone

November 9, 2011February 18, 2026

Insite is the only legal supervised injection site in North America, located in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood of Vancouver. After a lengthy legal struggle, on September 30, 2011 the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously ruled that Insite should immediately be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and remain open (http://scc.lexum.org/en/2011/2011scc44/2011scc44.html). The ruling stated that closing Insite would prevent injection drug users from accessing needed health services… Read More »What Did It Take to Get Insite? by Irene Goldstone

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