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
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
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
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
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@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
🚴♂️🚴♀️ 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
🙌🏼 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! 🩺
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
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 🕊️
Young people face growing pressures, from social media to school stress. By expanding #PreVenture, we're helping students build confidence, understand risks, and stay healthy. #YouthWellness #MentalHealthMatters #BCGov
September 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Young people face growing pressures, from social media to school stress. By expanding #PreVenture, we're helping students build confidence, understand risks, and stay healthy. #YouthWellness #MentalHealthMatters #BCGov
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
A simple check-in can make a world of difference. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. You are not alone. 🌻
#YouAreNotAlone #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
A simple check-in can make a world of difference. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. You are not alone. 🌻
#YouAreNotAlone #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
September 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
A simple check-in can make a world of difference. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. You are not alone. 🌻
#YouAreNotAlone #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
A simple check-in can make a world of difference. 💙
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. You are not alone. 🌻
#YouAreNotAlone #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
DYK? We’re investing in community counselling programs so that people can continue to find affordable, life-changing mental-health care when they need it most. More info: news.gov.bc.ca/32744
Seeking help? Start here: helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/blog/free-or...
Seeking help? Start here: helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/blog/free-or...
September 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
DYK? We’re investing in community counselling programs so that people can continue to find affordable, life-changing mental-health care when they need it most. More info: news.gov.bc.ca/32744
Seeking help? Start here: helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/blog/free-or...
Seeking help? Start here: helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/blog/free-or...
⚡️The power is back on in Bamfield and Anacla, thanks to the incredible work of #BCHydro crews who built 63 new poles and 65 spans of electrical wires in 8 days on a 6 km section of the Bamfield Rd burned out by the #MountUnderwoodFire. Heroic efforts - and ahead of schedule! 🙌🏼
📸: BC Hydro
📸: BC Hydro
August 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
⚡️The power is back on in Bamfield and Anacla, thanks to the incredible work of #BCHydro crews who built 63 new poles and 65 spans of electrical wires in 8 days on a 6 km section of the Bamfield Rd burned out by the #MountUnderwoodFire. Heroic efforts - and ahead of schedule! 🙌🏼
📸: BC Hydro
📸: BC Hydro
School’s almost back! With more interactions come more chances for illness. Now’s the time to make sure kids’ routine vaccines are up to date—protecting them from measles, chickenpox, whooping cough & more. #BackToSchool
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32677
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32677
August 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
School’s almost back! With more interactions come more chances for illness. Now’s the time to make sure kids’ routine vaccines are up to date—protecting them from measles, chickenpox, whooping cough & more. #BackToSchool
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32677
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32677
We're recruiting more health-care professionals to keep up with the demand and deliver quality care to everyone who needs it. (2/2)
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@jessieksunner.bsky.social
@amnashahbc.bsky.social
@jagrupbrar.bsky.social
@garrybeggbc.bsky.social
@jessieksunner.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We're recruiting more health-care professionals to keep up with the demand and deliver quality care to everyone who needs it. (2/2)
@amnashahbc.bsky.social
@jagrupbrar.bsky.social
@garrybeggbc.bsky.social
@jessieksunner.bsky.social
@amnashahbc.bsky.social
@jagrupbrar.bsky.social
@garrybeggbc.bsky.social
@jessieksunner.bsky.social
The demand for nurses and doctors has increased across the country. In #Surrey, we’re working hard to build out our health-care system to ensure strength and sustainability for many years to come #BCHealthCare (1/2)
August 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The demand for nurses and doctors has increased across the country. In #Surrey, we’re working hard to build out our health-care system to ensure strength and sustainability for many years to come #BCHealthCare (1/2)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then there’s a lot to say from these photos about the gratitude we’re feeling that BC Hydro is able to at least safely enter the #MountUnderwoodFire area to begin assessing damage to the infrastructure serving #BamfieldBC. Looking forward to more info.
August 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then there’s a lot to say from these photos about the gratitude we’re feeling that BC Hydro is able to at least safely enter the #MountUnderwoodFire area to begin assessing damage to the infrastructure serving #BamfieldBC. Looking forward to more info.
HealthIM is an innovative, evidence-based digital tool helping shift the way we respond to and support people experiencing mental health & substance-use crises:
✅ reduces use of force
✅ connects people to care
✅ improves public safety
🙌🏼 Great to see it in #NelsonBC!
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
✅ reduces use of force
✅ connects people to care
✅ improves public safety
🙌🏼 Great to see it in #NelsonBC!
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
August 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
HealthIM is an innovative, evidence-based digital tool helping shift the way we respond to and support people experiencing mental health & substance-use crises:
✅ reduces use of force
✅ connects people to care
✅ improves public safety
🙌🏼 Great to see it in #NelsonBC!
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
✅ reduces use of force
✅ connects people to care
✅ improves public safety
🙌🏼 Great to see it in #NelsonBC!
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Everyone deserves access to quality care, close to home. We are building out health-care services in Surrey to ensure that people can get the care they need, now and in the future. (2/2)
August 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Everyone deserves access to quality care, close to home. We are building out health-care services in Surrey to ensure that people can get the care they need, now and in the future. (2/2)