Absolutely appalling! Amidst heat warnings, rodeos, backcountry recreation…. The emergency at Cariboo Memorial Hospital will be closed for a fourth night in a row!
This truly is putting our residents at risk! Through the weekend, I have heard of some horrible situations and have
Doug McMann supports reconciliation but his livelihood is gone because Eby’s NDP won’t help compensate the business & property owners whose livelihoods are affected by title changes.
It’s just plain wrong — BC’s reconciliation shouldn’t hurt everyday, hardworking people.
#bcpoli
So proud to be out chatting door to door with residents of Surrey today with Elenore Sturko
@elenoresturko
Residents have been excited to meet their fantastic BC Liberal candidate!!
So proud to announce my candidacy for the 2024 Provincial Election as the BC United candidate for Cariboo- Chilcotin.
Proud to join in announcements with colleagues
@PeterMilobar
@toddstonebc
@tegart_jackie
Have been very proud to serve Cariboo -Chilcotin!
Absolutely unacceptable
@adriandix
Yet again we are warned of a closure in the Emergency department at Cariboo - Memorial!
Way beyond acceptable!
Heat wave! Risks of wildfire and of course outdoor recreation! This is a crisis!
Many have reached out through letters, messages and
This hospital is so important not only to Kamloops but also very important to a large part of rural BC!!
@jjhorgan
@adriandix
This must be a priority not a billion dollar vanity project
This situation keeps getting worse.
@jjhorgan
and
@adriandix
need to finally take action to resolve this. “We are currently experiencing a shortage of staff at Kamloops- Royal Inland Hospital (RIH),” the email said.
#bcpoli
Amazing to have the support and interest in our rural communities including here in Cariboo - Chilcotin by an amazing leader!
Thank you
@KevinFalcon
for spending a couple of days here as part of your northern and rural tour!!
Prolific crime has to end in this province! RCMP do an amazing job of arresting these individuals. They should not be able to continuously offend and reoffend! Thoughts go out to Mel and Troy after much damage and loss at their store in Quesnel!!
I can tell you Minister that there are ranchers who cant wait until next year! Many are making very stressful decisions at their kitchen tables today! Decisions to sell cattle that they will not be able to feed! Neither ranchers or the herds can wait a year!
Does the BC Agriculture Minister actually think that ranchers replant hay fields each year and it’s as simple as using a different seed next year? 🤦♂️
@Dave_Eby
seems to have multiple challenges with the Ministers he has hand picked
#bcpoli
Inside Flat Lake fire:
@GlobalBC
's Pat Bell is w/ Cunningham family as they battle flames on their ranch near
#100MileHouse
.
No
@BCGovFireInfo
ground crews — this firefight is all family & friends.
MLA Lorne Doerkson among those wielding a hose.
#bcpoli
More on
@GlobalBC
at 11.
A bitter clash between BC’s search and rescue volunteers and the “Ministry of No” threatens to upend the province’s volunteer SAR system, which saves hundreds of people a year.
My latest in
@BeatNorthern
:
Hard to believe that you could be so disconnected from rural BC!!! We dont all have the infrastructure you have Premier!! Cant just “take the bus” Many of us simply dont have that option!
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
John Horgan finally responds to the 3 options presented by
@KevinFalcon
and the
@BCLiberalCaucus
that the province could take to reduce gas prices.
His response to British Columbians facing
#PainAtThePumps
? "Think before you hop in the car"
Yikes.
#BCpoli
Conversation on topics as complicated as land use cannot be held in any other way but public
@nathancullen
There must be transparency. Residents in Pender Harbour are currently being cut out of the conversation! Not a good start!
There's never been a single vote in the
@BCLegislature
on the NDP's reckless decriminalization experiment.
At 11am, BC United will once again be calling for a vote. After David Eby's Friday
#DecrimDeception
where nothing will change, it's long overdue... end decrim now!
#BCpoli
Delivering a petition on behalf more than 1100 residents of the Sunshine Coast, who are calling on the government to repeal the Pender Harbor "Dock Management Plan." Frustrated residents have been requesting meetings with govt for months and... have been denied!
#bcpoli
Great to have a moment to enjoy some sights in Whiterock and a fantastic lunch at Zapoteca. Delicious burritos for lunch with great company!!! Thank you
@TrevHal
for your hospitality!!
BC NDP government won't compensate business displaced by Aboriginal title - “Not good enough, said local BC Conservative MLA Lorne Doerkson, who has met with McMann and intends to push his case provincially.
#bcpoli
For the next 48 hours, people who rely on Merritt’s hospital must access their emergency care in Kamloops - an hour away.
People in the Nicola Valley pay their taxes & this is what the NDP delivers in return.
It’s time for change.
#bcpoli
Minister…. You didn’t include this announcement today!! Sad news in Rural BC with another closure of our 100 Mile Emergency room for tonight and through what will be a very hot weekend!!! Please be safe!
@adriandix
Hard to imagine that this situation could get worse but when you are multiple hours away from a rural hospital that you would rely on only to find it closed…. Just add more hours on horrendous roads! Very bad situation!
Even as his press conference continues it is simply unbelievable that
@adriandix
keeps listing off numbers and patting his govt on the back while there are ER closures and diversion in rural BC. Hospital services are 100s of kms apart Minister, maybe drive those winter roads!
Today, I wrote to the Conflict of Interest Commissioner, raising concerns about a potential conflict on the part of NDP Minister Josie Osbourne.
People deserve transparency from government - the Minister needs to explain her actions.
Shocking the disconnect by this Minister to rural BC! Things are for certain not fine! Many families are very fearful in rural BC and are be crushed by policy and inaction by your government
@BrendaBaileyBC
Really Minister? This is what you have to say to people in our region? Did you talk to businesses hanging on by a thread, families who received a pink slip, patients desperate to find a doctor or have a procedure done? Time your govt did something, anything, to support the North!
Wow. People are losing homes, property, animals, businesses and the BC NDP say don’t worry “that’s OK”. No wonder people are not getting the help they need and being left to fend for themselves!! Appalling and arrogant attitude from a sitting Gov!!!
I agree 100%
@KevinFalcon
!!
We must build on diversity and strive for much better inclusion! Very much look forward to accomplishing this together with you as our next leader!!!!
Since launching my campaign, I’ve argued our Party needs a ‘root to branch’ rebuild to ensure we reflect the diversity of our communities. More diversity in key positions ensures systemic disenfranchisement will never happen again. (1/4)
#bcpoli
I dont think the majority of residents in this province would agree with the Attorney General!! I think that residents would like to see these horrible acts of crime stopped!!
B.C. attorney general says increasing arrests to fight violent crime is 'futile'.
@MurrayRankinNDP
,
@Dave_Eby
and the rest of the
@bcndp
may think arresting violent criminals is futile, but law abiding BC residents don’t.
#bcpoli
It is that callous nature in which this NDP govt and its members regard the thousands of residents that are still affected by the past wildfire season!! Frightening really!!
Because
@BCLiberalCaucus
members are the only ones standing up for all the people affected by wildfires who have lost homes and lives, the NDP say we are politicizing the issue??? Shame!!! Maybe they should do their jobs then and help the the people who need help.
#bcpoli
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Exciting news! Party members from every region of the province have decided BC United is the clear favourite. This name will be put to a membership wide vote by the end of the year.
Today I had a chance to ask about fencing on Crown land that has been consumed by fire over the summer!! This is a very important item for the ranchers of this province!! The Minister suggests it is a “priority”. I hope so! It could cost us all if it isn’t
Absolutely a crisis for the third night in a row, Cariboo Memorial Hospital is closed again! This affects our entire region make no mistake about it! Other clinics and hospitals have to make decisions…. serious decisions as to where and how to send patients - from different
Thank you to the hundreds of British Columbians who participated in the
#BCBudget
2022 Consultation over the last 3 months! The
#BCLeg
Finance Committee will now review all input and release its recommendations by November 15.
#StayTuned
Sad to see that the Williams Lake Stampede- which is currently home to evacuated people and animals has received no support in these funding announcements!!!
NDP Gov & Minister
@melaniejmark
are making another announcement today regarding supports for large attractions. Hoping the Interior Provincial Expo qualifies this time. The
@ArmstrongIPE
is incredibly important to the local economy and our region.
#BCpoli
“British Columbians whose livelihoods hang in the balance need to know that this government is doing far more than just having conversations. They need real action, support and relief.”
@LDoerkson
talks wildfire recovery ⬇️
#bcpoli
Devastating news just announced for rural British Columbia and the forestry sector. 730 jobs permanently lost across three communities. Bear Lake, Houston, Prince George.
This NDP government has completely abandoned the forestry sector, hurting families and communities.
#bcpoli
Thank you BC Nurses Union!! Thank you for an opportunity to meet again and hear the massive challenges that your members are facing every day!! It was a great evening of sharing!!
Premier these closures in rural BC are becoming more frequent and frankly dangerous for residents!!
@jjhorgan
the time has come to address this in a significant way!!
Premier
@jjhorgan
promised 24/7 emergency care to
#Ashcroft
voters in the last election. This is a far cry from what they're getting. People in Ashcroft and beyond deserve timely access to health care.
#bcpoli
Fantastic tour of Site C and the beautiful community of FtStJohn!! Incredible work at Site C!! Thank you to two very proud northern MLA’s for the the tour
@Mike_A_Bernier
@Daniel_Davies
Thoughts and prayers to the Williams Lake First Nation and anyone that will be affected by the findings and announcements made today. MLA statement on former St. Joseph's Mission
It was my pleasure to donate a load of Paton Farms hay to Sterling Stables to help feed evacuated horses, sheep, goats, and donkeys that were sent down from a 70 Mile House Ranch due to the
#BCWildfires
.
I'm very upset my friend Minister
@KatrineConroy
was knocked to the ground & hurt last night walking home from the Legislature. Kat's one of the toughest people I know & she'll continue working hard for people. I encourage any potential witnesses to please contact
@VicPDCanada
.
Thank you to everyone for coming out to our incredible
@bcliberals
convention this weekend and a huge thanks to the people of
#Penticton
for being so warm and welcoming to us all!
#BCL22
#BCpoli
Very frustrated that the Minister of Health dismisses what is a worsening problem particularly rural BC and Cariboo-Chilcotin but… throughout all of British Columbia! Question Period today!
Thrilled to welcome
@elenoresturko
to our incredible
@BCLiberalCaucus
team. She put forward a powerful and positive vision for the future of our province and her community of
#SurreySouth
! Looking forward to working with you in Victoria!
#BCpoli
I've been here before and I'm not alone. People across BC receive news like this every day.
My message to all British Columbians: if you're concerned about something, don't put it off. Please get it checked as soon as you can.
Amazing fundraiser today!! Congratulations Jenn Stasica for putting this fundraiser together for Adrienne Kelso!!This crew has raised $9000 in the past week!! Thank you to the residents of Cariboo- Chilcotin!!
This by-election is about more than just the next MLA for Surrey South, it's about holding the NDP to account for their broken promises.
From the lack of childcare spaces to a healthcare crisis to skyrocketing costs - on Sep 10th vote for change for Surrey.
This requires your immediate attention
@adriandix
!!! We hear frightening stories daily throughout rural BC!! The time for action was long ago!! Act now!!!
Everyday we hear from British Columbians who cannot access the healthcare they need and deserve, time for
@adriandix
and
@jjhorgan
to step up and take action.
Just wanted to keep you in the loop
@adriandix
.
Things not going quite as smoothly in Cariboo - Chilcotin , specifically in 100 Mile House as you continue to suggest!! Very concerned today about residents in the South Cariboo!
This crisis is deepening throughout our province!! Particularly in rural BC - where an emergency room closure could mean more than an hour to a hospital!!
@adriandix
much more!!
"Health care is absolutely critical, and people deserve to have confidence they will have access to the medical care they need in an emergency. But for far too many British Columbians, that is not possible right now."
More from
@LDoerkson
👇
#bcpoli
If the NDP hadn’t cancelled the BC Liberal Massey Bridge project that was underway in 2017, commuters would be using that bridge today.
With no replacement in sight, the NDP have wasted half a decade, further inconveniencing this entire region. It's unacceptable.
#BCpoli
#Massey
People can't afford to wait any longer for the NDP to act to address BCs health care crisis.
Our 30-day action plan includes:
✅ providing family physicians greater 💲 compensation
✅ accelerating accreditation of foreign-trained doctors
✅ addressing 📈 business costs
#bcpoli
99 days later John Horgan is all rhetoric / no action when it comes to the supports needed by the residents of Lytton who need help rebuilding their entire town. Also 32 families in Monte Lake & Paxton Valley continue to wait for promised supports.
#bcpoli
We have heard a number of empty promises! Have witnessed funding models that dont work in many cases - for the people they are to serve and have watched slow response to funding and help for many impacted by disasters!!! Time for action!!!
In response to a ceremony today regarding the permanent display of an orange shirt at the legislature - It was a privilege to share some of Phyllis Webstad’s story of her orange shirt and how it now serves as a symbol for advancing reconciliation.
Residents are struggling! It is time for some action and real relief from our Premier! Please
@Dave_Eby
on behalf of our residents I am asking you to provide the relief you can and fight for British Columbians!
"People are falling behind, barely making ends meet, with little relief on the horizon from the NDP. We have an effective plan that would have an immediate impact on people’s lives."
@LDoerkson
More on our 4-point plan for common-sense tax reform: 👇
I think we can now all agree that despite
@BowinnMa
claims earlier today that we have all the resources we need, we clearly don’t. Explain to me what happens to the patient that needs this air ambulance.
@Dave_Eby
needs to call the state of emergency.
#bcpoli
#Kamloops
Two years into the pandemic and the NDP still can't effectively deliver urgently-needed relief support to B.C. businesses.
As businesses are being told to brace for major staff shortages and disruptions, the NDP continues to be missing in action.
#bcpoli
Met with residents from Monte Lake and Paxton Valley areas hit hard by White Rock Lake fire. Gut wrenching to hear their experiences, learn of their needs, see their burned down homes and take in the blackened, scorched landscape. We will support them in every way we can.
#bcpoli
Sadly the North will continue to struggle under policies you are creating. Combined with inaction by govt!! Rural BC is struggling - comments like this show just how disconnected this NDP government is!
Actually Min.
@BrendaBaileyBC
the north won’t be fine under the direction your government is taking us! Family jobs are being threatened everyday while affordability challenges are skyrocketing! Your policies are forcing businesses to closed and companies to move!
#bcpoli
Great to see the energy at this rally!! Especially knowing how hard you have all been working!!! I know that many of you that I spoke to are absolutely exhausted!!
BC Liberal MLAs
@shirleybond
,
@LDoerkson
, and
@IanPatonDelta
standing in solidarity with nurses pleading with John Horgan and the NDP to finally take action on low staffing levels endangering both healthcare workers and patients in B.C.
Safe Staffing = Safe Patient Care
#BCpoli
A very sad day indeed! The government has been warned of the challenging circumstances facing this industry! Helpful solutions have been presented less burning of fibre,better use of fire ravaged forests etc. Thoughts are with everyone involved in this devastating announcement.
A very tough day for hundreds of workers and their families in our community. We need all hands on deck to ensure they have the support and resources they need in this very difficult situation.
#CityofPG
This closure is outrageous!! There is much to do in this legislature!! 2 very serious bills to be debated and much other work!! If this is the first example of how the next premier intends to control this house - we should all be concerned!!!
Since when does a swearing in require the closure of the legislature? Maybe take a look at the health bill of 645 clauses and also the very legislation that was introduced and celebrated in the House yesterday,so the rest of the elected MLAs just got told that work doesn’t matter
Asked a direct question…will the minister extend the deadline?”“will users be cut off?” No answers just evasion!! Deadline in 4 days ppl need answers!
#bcpoli
.
@LDoerkson
asks about March 1 deadline for new groundwater licensing rules, says many current users have Q's or yet to apply.
@KatrineConroy
says it's been a long road to this deadline, some extensions have been granted, application process tweaked
#bcpoli
Successful surprise party tonight for Penelope Chandler, an incredible colleague and
@BCLegislature
institution for 40 years of service to the
#BCLeg
and our province. Her wisdom and knowledge of this building and
#bcpoli
is unparalleled. Here's to 40 more years!
Government’s number one priority is to keep people safe. The NDP's soft on crime, revolving door policies are failing victims.
It’s time for the NDP to wake up and take action against violent repeat offenders before more victims have to pay the price.
#bcpoli
Some of these businesses are already at the brink! Their bills dont stop!! The rent still must be paid along with all the other bills and… how bout the staff that will be let go due to these orders with no warning!?
It’s astounding the NDP has once again introduced health restrictions that impact small businesses without concurrently providing circuit-breaker supports for those same businesses to better ensure their very survival.
#bcpoli
@PeterMilobar
@BowinnMa
@Dave_Eby
Agreed! I have never understood the notion that “we have all the resources we need” we could use any help we can get!!
Great opportunity to have much needed conversation with our amazing BCWF team in Cariboo - Chilcotin! Glad to join my colleague
@coraleeoakes
and thank our teams!
Met with the Cariboo Fire Centre &
@LDoerkson
, Cariboo Chilcotin to get prepared for this upcoming fire season. We encourage everyone to use the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard or App, as it is updated automatically by their dispatch and information teams & will provide the best &
Ahead of
#WorldStrokeDay
, I spoke in the House today about my own stroke experience--and my exceptionally lucky survival.
I can't thank you all enough for the kind words and messages of support. Serving as your MLA was always a privilege. Now it is truly an honour.
#bcpoli
So my son will spend all day in a classroom with a teacher that isn't required to be vaccinated, but the coach he sees outside for an hour needs to be vaccinated? How does this make sense?
#bcpoli
. The government must address this issue as it is now at crisis levels!!! Random attacks should not be a “ fact of life” not in British Columbia!!!
@MurrayRankinNDP
I am so lucky to work with this amazing group of women! Whether elected, staff or intern, together we are a team. Despite long hours, frantic pace, lots of work, we laugh, support each other and care! Glad we could celebrate
#InternationalWomensDay
together
@BCUnitedCaucus
Great opportunity this morning for my colleagues and I to have conversation with the Automotive Retailers Association! Fantastic information session!! Thank you!!
Get out and vote Surrey South!! Today is the day!! Good luck Elenore Sturko!! You will be an absolutely amazing MLA!! I can see the commitment you have to this riding and its residents!!! Been amazing to work with you!!
@elenoresturko
Sadly another out of touch interview by
@Pam_Alexis_
- enough has not been done!
@IanPatonDelta
is bang on in his comments!
‘Get it out here and get it to us’ – BC farmers frustrated with province’s delay to provide funds to cattle producers via
@cjdctv
Shocking to see Cariboo Memorial Hospital closed for a second night! This time on an hours notice! This can’t continue! Hope nobody was on their way from Chilcotin!
@adriandix
No matter which team you are supporting, our caucus wishes the best of luck to all the B.C. teams vying to represent
@TheWHL
this year in the Memorial Cup!
So who gets them first? And how will that be decided? With temperatures rising now and a hot summer forecast, surely to goodness this could have been rolled out in the spring to allow for the protection people need this summer? How many will actually be distributed this summer?
Agreed!!! Complete incompetence!! The many businesses that have been affected in Cariboo-Chilcotin will maybe….. maybe qualify for half of the available funding - sadly most will get $2000! That doesn’t cover January rent!!! Lets get proper funding in place for these businesses
Small biz promised COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant in Dec but application process still not open a month later = incompetence! NDP must also expand program to more biz impacted (live events sector, events planners, travel agents) and push $ out now.
#bcpoli
.
@Teresa_Wat
is an accomplished leader in the Richmond community and has been a tremendous MLA over the past decade. I’m excited to have her endorsement.
I look forward to the work we’ll do together to rebuild our Party, and recruit a fantastic, diverse team in 2024.
#bcpoli
This was a simple question and with two attempts still can’t get a clear answer! It does clear up for me why residents are confused!!! If the Minister doesn’t know….
.
@LDoerkson
asks about new groundwater licensing and whether non-residential users who have not applied for a licence yet will be fined for "watering their livestock."
Forests Min
@KatrineConroy
says process has been yearslong, deadline was extended in 2019
#bcpoli
Great presentation this week from the Private Forest Land Owners Association! Fantastic opportunity to hear some of their challenges and to learn about their efforts to manage large privately owned forests in our province!