Caregiver policy costs lead to tragedy and calls for change
A Kelowna couple and their disabled son died after choosing lethal gas rather than accept long term care funding. The case highlights BC policy restricting caregiver payments to relatives and spurs Human Rights Commission challenges aimed at extending support.
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Best Friends Help Through It Tracy McCall
A thoughtful reflection on friendship as a new year begins. The writer contrasts angels who come and go with best friends who stay and support, sharing how a friend traveled days to help another in need and highlighting Tracy McCall as an example.
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