Pushing for a national N95 masking standard
On June 20, the Canadian Standards Association, also known as the CSA Group, released a new draft version of CSA standard Z94.4, which was open to public consultation until August 19.
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‘Abandoned and betrayed’: removal of mask requirement in B.C. healthcare sparks outcry
We’ve come a long way from the days of general mask mandates for the public, but a recent move to eliminate the requirement in B.C. health care settings is causing some outcry.
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What Do Disabled British Columbians Want in 2025?
A new year is upon us! As we start 2025, many readers have written in about their hopes for the year. Here are what five disability advocacy groups and community members highlighted as the changes they want to see most in the coming year.
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Immune-inclusive Clean Air Festival features music by Rae Spoon, Kayli Jamieson, Geoff Berner, and DANI YOUR DARLING
It’s billed as “Vancouver’s annual COVID-safer festival”. Organizers have scheduled the immune-inclusive Clean Air Festival in Slocan Park (2750 East 29th Avenue) next Sunday (September 15).
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Vancouver’s Clean Air Festival returns for a second year with free workshops and a Rae Spoon performance
Breathe in the good vibes for a good cause. Back for its second year, the Clean Air Festival is set for one day in September.
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Masks should be mandatory in healthcare
As of April 8, 2024, masks are “no longer required in healthcare settings” in BC. This decision comes after data showing decreased COVID-19 levels in the province. However, COVID-19 hasn’t suddenly become less dangerous, nor has it disappeared.
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BC health advocates demand return of mandatory masks in healthcare
In response to April’s removal of mandatory mask mandates in healthcare settings, BC’s health advocacy group DoNoHarm BC, joined by Protect Our Province BC and Masks4EastVan, are leading a campaign to urge the provincial government to reinstate these protections.
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Advocacy group calls for stronger mask requirements
Advocacy group launches province-wide campaign to strengthen mask protections in healthcare. DoNoHarm BC, a grassroots group advocating for public health measures, is campaigning to keep mask protections in the healthcare industry year-long.
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BC’s pandemic budget may “wind down” in 2024
BC’s budget and fiscal report covers a “three year fiscal plan” for housing, sustainability, and healthcare. The report states, “As the funding for pandemic contingencies are set to wind down by the end of 2023/24, it is anticipated that the Ministry of Health will wind down or integrate any services…”
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Now is not the time to end Covid-related services in BC
After 2023, funding for COVID-related services is set to end in BC. The problem is, COVID-19 is still here. Read DoNoHarm BC’s op-ed in the Georgia Straight.
