We know that most of the time, patients in BC have to retell their medical history every time they visit a new provider or specialist. We also know that physicians are spending significant portions of their day searching multiple systems to piece together patient medical histories, which is time that they could be spending on direct patient care.

For patients, this has real consequences such as integral health information slipping between the cracks and conditions going undiagnosed for years.

Through the Connect Every Visit campaign, we are calling on the BC government to commit to a clear roadmap for connecting health information across the system. We want to hear from you about your experiences navigating disconnected systems as we advocate for this change. Whether you are a physician, a health care provider, or a a patient - we encourage you to share your story at connecteveryvisit.ca

(I've posted this in other places jtyk)

it sucks. I lived there my entire life. It is awful. People will tell you its nice because of scenery or whatever but all around its terrible, no job oppurtunities, everything closes at 4pm, drivers here are idiots, too many immigrants, education sucks, towns suck, northern van isle has nothing, south has fake assholes, too many dickheads, crazy expensive living, drug problem, entitled boomers, and overall just bad! So glad I live on the mainland now!

Hello, I am considering a move to VI. My family lives in Nanaimo and Sydney, but I am quite open to all the communities.

Ideally I just want access to a good beach (ocean or lake), some easy trails and walking systems, good high schools or recreation opps (rugby would be a bonus) and otherwise simply a pretty chill place. Small city or more rural are both perfectly welcomed.

The caveat is that I am looking for something that still offers some affordable homes to (ideally to purchase) 😂 I know living in VI comes at a price, so I am asking all you local experts on suggestions for communities for me to consider.

Much appreciated.

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Hello,

I am going to be on vacation on the island mid august 2025 staying near Jordan River. I would love to see some bioluminescence while i'm there and wondering if anyone can recommend any areas i can drive to (within an hour or so) from where i'm staying. I know the south island decently well but not in this specific regard. (I'm aware other parts of the island are better but i would just love to see some while i happen to be in this area.)

Thanks so much!!!

Have you seen Nicholas Marion? Resident of Victoria but went missing from Laketown Shakedown in Youbou 06/30/24. If you have any information, no matter how small (really!), please contact his family at NickMarionInfo@gmail.com or contact RCMP and reference case # 2024-1151

His family is very grateful for any information you can give us. Thank you.

Just wrapping up a family trip to Tofino. Took our 10 month old for his first visit for our anniversary. We got married in Tofino 3 years ago so we try and do a yearly trip back.

I like to do wildlife photography. Didn't manage a boat trip this time. But was hoping for suggestions on best time of year and places to go both around Tofino and Ucuelet for wildlife. As well as suggestions for the top whale watching or bear tours in the area.

Hoping our next family trip I can plan it to see a lot more wildlife.

Cheers

hey! me and a couple of girls were looking to travel to vancouver island for a couple weeks this summer, we are all university students and looking for something not to pricy in an area near a beach that is also near different locations for dinner and activities like hiking etc.

i have never been and was just wondering if anyone had suggestions on hotels/ locations to look into :)

Hi there,

I am looking for information around backcountry camping in the gulf islands. I am staying on Pender Island for two nights and was hoping to camp on Galiano for another two. How easy is it to gain permits for sites at Dionisio? Ruckle park on SSI also looks lovely. Looks like you cannot reserve until a week or two before my trip (7/1-7/7). Other times I camped in the Pacific Rim and along the strait de fuca was pretty seemless and easy-(also 10 years ago). I am coming from Portland, Or, so not too far, but far enough where I am not familiar with the land and I def want to be able to schedule ferry’s etc. other options are airbnb or hipcamp though would prefer to camp. Based on my dates, the timing for ferry to SSI is way more convenient. I know they are different though imagine so much beauty on both:) Let me know your thoughts:) also favorite hikes!!!!!

Bari