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May 16, 2025
An Update on Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
The Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio (mNPR) initiative is a multi-year partnership between the Ministry of Health, BC Nurses’ Union, and health organizations across the province to strengthen nursing practice and patient care.
May 15, 2025
Moose Hide Campaign 2025: Ending Gender-Based Violence
Celebrated on Thursday, May 15 this year, The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born, Indigenous-led, grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence.
May 14, 2025
Understanding the Toxic Drug Crisis in the Comox Valley
Hear from keynote speaker Lisa Lapointe, former BC Coroner, followed by a dynamic panel discussion including Island Health’s Dr. Charmaine Enns and Andy Speck, at community events in the Comox Valley.