Level playing field sought as doctors press for north BC incentives
In the South Peace region doctors at Dawson Creek withdrew services though emergency coverage continued. A long term funding package for recruitment, retention, on-call hours, and overtime is urged to create a level playing field with Prince George and other regions. The aim is equitable benefits, equipment upgrades, and clarified federal provincial funding to sustain care.
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Pipeline project sent to assessment panel by environment minister
David Anderson announced the Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline Project will go to an independent environmental assessment review panel after NEB referral. The joint BC Hydro and Williams Lake Pipeline Company plan to transport natural gas from Sumas, Washington to Duncan, Vancouver Island via Westcoast Energy. Public meetings were held in Duncan, Sidney and Gulf Islands, with First Nations engagement in August. Comments invited via ceaa.gc.ca as officials prepare the fall filing.
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