Josie Osborne 🇨🇦
@josieosborne.bsky.social
Pragmatic optimist. Ocean lover. Star Trek fan. Dog walker. Former #Tofino mayor. MLA for Mid Island Pacific Rim. BC Minister of Health. #bcpoli
Say goodbye to doctors’ sick notes! Effective immediately, employers can only ask for sick notes in limited cases, giving health-care providers more time for patients, not paperwork. 🙌🏼 And we’re not done… more work is underway to cut admin burden for doctors. ✍🏽
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
November 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Say goodbye to doctors’ sick notes! Effective immediately, employers can only ask for sick notes in limited cases, giving health-care providers more time for patients, not paperwork. 🙌🏼 And we’re not done… more work is underway to cut admin burden for doctors. ✍🏽
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Honoured to stand with our community in #PortAlberni today to honour those who served and those who continue to serve. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the cost of peace and the importance of remembering.
Lest we forget. 🌺 🇨🇦
#RemembranceDay
Lest we forget. 🌺 🇨🇦
#RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Honoured to stand with our community in #PortAlberni today to honour those who served and those who continue to serve. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the cost of peace and the importance of remembering.
Lest we forget. 🌺 🇨🇦
#RemembranceDay
Lest we forget. 🌺 🇨🇦
#RemembranceDay
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Doctors, nurse practitioners, and health professionals from around the world are choosing BC—and patients are getting connected.
Our recruitment campaign's working. Since March:
• 2,950+ interested
• 1,400+ applied
• 140+ hired, on their way, or already here
Take a look at what people are saying.
Our recruitment campaign's working. Since March:
• 2,950+ interested
• 1,400+ applied
• 140+ hired, on their way, or already here
Take a look at what people are saying.
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Doctors, nurse practitioners, and health professionals from around the world are choosing BC—and patients are getting connected.
Our recruitment campaign's working. Since March:
• 2,950+ interested
• 1,400+ applied
• 140+ hired, on their way, or already here
Take a look at what people are saying.
Our recruitment campaign's working. Since March:
• 2,950+ interested
• 1,400+ applied
• 140+ hired, on their way, or already here
Take a look at what people are saying.
Health-care workers want to be part of a system where their skills are valued, science is respected and their focus is on providing care.
Last week I got to meet with three fantastic nurses from the US who made the move to #Nanaimo
Last week I got to meet with three fantastic nurses from the US who made the move to #Nanaimo
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Health-care workers want to be part of a system where their skills are valued, science is respected and their focus is on providing care.
Last week I got to meet with three fantastic nurses from the US who made the move to #Nanaimo
Last week I got to meet with three fantastic nurses from the US who made the move to #Nanaimo
Today’s announcement is a major step forward for the #Nanaimo Cancer centre. Bringing advanced, integrated cancer treatment closer to home for many communities in the central and north Island region.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
October 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today’s announcement is a major step forward for the #Nanaimo Cancer centre. Bringing advanced, integrated cancer treatment closer to home for many communities in the central and north Island region.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Complex-care housing is making a real difference for residents like J.T.
The supports that complex-care housing provides can help people establish stability, safety, build connections and break the cycle of homelessness.
@christineboyle.bsky.social
The supports that complex-care housing provides can help people establish stability, safety, build connections and break the cycle of homelessness.
@christineboyle.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Complex-care housing is making a real difference for residents like J.T.
The supports that complex-care housing provides can help people establish stability, safety, build connections and break the cycle of homelessness.
@christineboyle.bsky.social
The supports that complex-care housing provides can help people establish stability, safety, build connections and break the cycle of homelessness.
@christineboyle.bsky.social
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🎃 The streets are buzzing, joy in the air, trick-or-treaters everywhere, so please take care. Drive slowly, stay alert, & plan ahead, so every ghoul & ghost gets safely to bed. Whether you're behind the wheel or out walking, let's keep the scares on the doorstep - not on our roads 🚗
October 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
🎃 The streets are buzzing, joy in the air, trick-or-treaters everywhere, so please take care. Drive slowly, stay alert, & plan ahead, so every ghoul & ghost gets safely to bed. Whether you're behind the wheel or out walking, let's keep the scares on the doorstep - not on our roads 🚗
Congratulations to our long-time friend, Tla-o-qui-aht master carver Joe Martin, for his recognition with the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement for his lifelong dedication to Nuu-chah-nulth canoe making, mentorship, cultural preservation and forest protection. 🙌🏼 🏅 #tofino
October 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Congratulations to our long-time friend, Tla-o-qui-aht master carver Joe Martin, for his recognition with the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement for his lifelong dedication to Nuu-chah-nulth canoe making, mentorship, cultural preservation and forest protection. 🙌🏼 🏅 #tofino
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Today’s announcement from the federal government is a major step forward in strengthening public safety across Canada — and we’re proud that British Columbia’s advocacy helped shape it.
@ninakrieger.bsky.social
@ninakrieger.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today’s announcement from the federal government is a major step forward in strengthening public safety across Canada — and we’re proud that British Columbia’s advocacy helped shape it.
@ninakrieger.bsky.social
@ninakrieger.bsky.social
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Congratulations to our team of lawyers for this decision against an attempted class action against public health orders and Dr. Bonnie Henry.
@josieosborne.bsky.social
@josieosborne.bsky.social
B.C. judge won't certify class action lawsuit against Dr. Bonnie Henry
Judge grants province's application to declare the proposed lawsuit an abuse of process, according to a B.C. Supreme Court judgment.
vancouversun.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Congratulations to our team of lawyers for this decision against an attempted class action against public health orders and Dr. Bonnie Henry.
@josieosborne.bsky.social
@josieosborne.bsky.social
This fall, do your part to keep your loved ones safe by visiting getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca and registering to get vaccinated 💉
Vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe illness and stop the spread of viruses like Covid-19 and the flu.
@susiechant.bsky.social
Vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe illness and stop the spread of viruses like Covid-19 and the flu.
@susiechant.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This fall, do your part to keep your loved ones safe by visiting getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca and registering to get vaccinated 💉
Vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe illness and stop the spread of viruses like Covid-19 and the flu.
@susiechant.bsky.social
Vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe illness and stop the spread of viruses like Covid-19 and the flu.
@susiechant.bsky.social
Welcome to BC, Brandy and Henrietta!
The people of Nanaimo are lucky that you followed your heart here.
Our province needs dedicated and hardworking health professionals like you.
Full story here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The people of Nanaimo are lucky that you followed your heart here.
Our province needs dedicated and hardworking health professionals like you.
Full story here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Welcome to BC, Brandy and Henrietta!
The people of Nanaimo are lucky that you followed your heart here.
Our province needs dedicated and hardworking health professionals like you.
Full story here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The people of Nanaimo are lucky that you followed your heart here.
Our province needs dedicated and hardworking health professionals like you.
Full story here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
People in B.C. deserve timely, high-quality care that they can depend on. The new Cowichan UPCC means that people living throughout the Cowichan Valley will have increased access to same-day primary health care that’s closer to home.
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
#BCHealthCare
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
#BCHealthCare
October 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
People in B.C. deserve timely, high-quality care that they can depend on. The new Cowichan UPCC means that people living throughout the Cowichan Valley will have increased access to same-day primary health care that’s closer to home.
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
#BCHealthCare
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
#BCHealthCare
Proud to support this meaningful addition of Foundry Burns Lake to the community, an important step toward building a province where young people can grow, heal and thrive. #YouthWellness #MentalHealthMatters
@foundrybc.bsky.social
@spencerch.bsky.social
@jodiewickens.bsky.social
@foundrybc.bsky.social
@spencerch.bsky.social
@jodiewickens.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Proud to support this meaningful addition of Foundry Burns Lake to the community, an important step toward building a province where young people can grow, heal and thrive. #YouthWellness #MentalHealthMatters
@foundrybc.bsky.social
@spencerch.bsky.social
@jodiewickens.bsky.social
@foundrybc.bsky.social
@spencerch.bsky.social
@jodiewickens.bsky.social
Great to be in Calgary today for meetings with federal, provincial and territorial health ministers. Together, we’re focused on strengthening Canada’s public health-care system, supporting health-care workers, and improving access to care for people in every community.
#FPTHealth #HealthMinisters
#FPTHealth #HealthMinisters
October 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Great to be in Calgary today for meetings with federal, provincial and territorial health ministers. Together, we’re focused on strengthening Canada’s public health-care system, supporting health-care workers, and improving access to care for people in every community.
#FPTHealth #HealthMinisters
#FPTHealth #HealthMinisters
One step closer! This new renal facility represents real progress for people in #Surrey and for our health system as a whole.
#BCHealthCare
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
#BCHealthCare
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
🛠️ The roof beams are up at #Surrey Memorial Hospital's new renal facility! 👷♀️ Opening in 2026, the new kidney care unit will boost access to life-saving dialysis and help patients get care closer to home.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32920
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_PClBNlyRHk
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32920
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_PClBNlyRHk
October 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
One step closer! This new renal facility represents real progress for people in #Surrey and for our health system as a whole.
#BCHealthCare
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
#BCHealthCare
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
A landmark moment! The new SFU school of medicine is now accepting applications to train more doctors right here in BC. I can't wait to see them walk through those doors to begin their journey in a rewarding career within our strong, public, universal health-care system.
@sfu.ca #BCHealthCare
@sfu.ca #BCHealthCare
B.C. set to open Western Canada’s first new medical school in decades
B.C. set to open Western Canada’s first new medical school in decades
Applications are being accepted for those wanting to become doctors through Simon Fraser University, in what the British Columbia government says is the first new medical school in Western Canada in decades.
bit.ly
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A landmark moment! The new SFU school of medicine is now accepting applications to train more doctors right here in BC. I can't wait to see them walk through those doors to begin their journey in a rewarding career within our strong, public, universal health-care system.
@sfu.ca #BCHealthCare
@sfu.ca #BCHealthCare
Healthcare workers are following their hearts to Vancouver Island and across BC! 🇨🇦 Thanks to Nanaimo's @todmaffin.com for capturing the people, the place, and the pride we share in being Canadian and celebrating our public, universal healthcare system. t.co/mot9VDLmLl #bchealthcare #followyourheart
https://youtu.be/9k7OUowPPMQ
t.co
October 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Healthcare workers are following their hearts to Vancouver Island and across BC! 🇨🇦 Thanks to Nanaimo's @todmaffin.com for capturing the people, the place, and the pride we share in being Canadian and celebrating our public, universal healthcare system. t.co/mot9VDLmLl #bchealthcare #followyourheart
🚴♂️🚴♀️ Welcome home! After days on the road raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer, the Cops for Cancer riders have arrived back in Victoria! 👏 Thank you to every rider, volunteer, donor and supporter who made this incredible journey possible. #CopsForCancer #YYJ #tourderock
October 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
🚴♂️🚴♀️ Welcome home! After days on the road raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer, the Cops for Cancer riders have arrived back in Victoria! 👏 Thank you to every rider, volunteer, donor and supporter who made this incredible journey possible. #CopsForCancer #YYJ #tourderock
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Right now, we’re building and upgrading hospitals, cancer centres, urgent and primary care centres, and long-term care homes across BC.
These aren’t just construction projects—they’re investments in people. In your family. In your community. In a health-care system that works better for everyone.
These aren’t just construction projects—they’re investments in people. In your family. In your community. In a health-care system that works better for everyone.
September 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Right now, we’re building and upgrading hospitals, cancer centres, urgent and primary care centres, and long-term care homes across BC.
These aren’t just construction projects—they’re investments in people. In your family. In your community. In a health-care system that works better for everyone.
These aren’t just construction projects—they’re investments in people. In your family. In your community. In a health-care system that works better for everyone.
🙌🏼 Thanks to the #VancouverIsland Divisions of Family Practice for sharing with me ‘on-the-ground’ examples of how team-based #primarycare is expanding across the Island, and how DFPs are working with communities, @doctorsofbc.bsky.social and the BC Ministry of Health to keep momentum going! 🩺
September 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🙌🏼 Thanks to the #VancouverIsland Divisions of Family Practice for sharing with me ‘on-the-ground’ examples of how team-based #primarycare is expanding across the Island, and how DFPs are working with communities, @doctorsofbc.bsky.social and the BC Ministry of Health to keep momentum going! 🩺
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🏥 Big news for the #FraserValley! Announcing $7.5M in advanced interventional radiology upgrades at #Abbotsford Regional Hospital — bringing more space, better tools and stronger care for patients. The upgraded suite will help health teams care for more patients and complex cases. 💉✨🔧💡
September 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🏥 Big news for the #FraserValley! Announcing $7.5M in advanced interventional radiology upgrades at #Abbotsford Regional Hospital — bringing more space, better tools and stronger care for patients. The upgraded suite will help health teams care for more patients and complex cases. 💉✨🔧💡
Yesterday I was joined by Dr. Olga Decker and Nickol Dameron to provide an update on our recruitment of U.S. doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to our beautiful Province of BC!
👉 140 health-care workers from the U.S. have accepted job offers across the Province
👉 140 health-care workers from the U.S. have accepted job offers across the Province
September 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yesterday I was joined by Dr. Olga Decker and Nickol Dameron to provide an update on our recruitment of U.S. doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to our beautiful Province of BC!
👉 140 health-care workers from the U.S. have accepted job offers across the Province
👉 140 health-care workers from the U.S. have accepted job offers across the Province
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🏥 Prince Rupert’s upgraded ER is open! With more room and a better equipped ER, this $16.5M project strengthens care for people who rely on the hospital.
@josieosborne.bsky.social
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32812
#HealthCare #BCPoli #PrinceRupert
@josieosborne.bsky.social
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32812
#HealthCare #BCPoli #PrinceRupert
September 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🏥 Prince Rupert’s upgraded ER is open! With more room and a better equipped ER, this $16.5M project strengthens care for people who rely on the hospital.
@josieosborne.bsky.social
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32812
#HealthCare #BCPoli #PrinceRupert
@josieosborne.bsky.social
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32812
#HealthCare #BCPoli #PrinceRupert
Reflecting today - this International Day of Peace - that peace begins with each of us, how we care for one another, how we listen across differences. So much more unites us than divides us, and people everywhere have similar dreams for peace and prosperity. #peacebegins #endviolence #peaceday 🕊️
September 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reflecting today - this International Day of Peace - that peace begins with each of us, how we care for one another, how we listen across differences. So much more unites us than divides us, and people everywhere have similar dreams for peace and prosperity. #peacebegins #endviolence #peaceday 🕊️