Take a look at my “Heath Check Up” from the BC Legislature! Working together, patients and the Official Opposition won some really important victories last year. Imagine what we could do if we change the government in 2017! Please watch …
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Clark admits to misleading public on health firing scandal
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Judy Darcy grills province about Princeton man’s cancer care
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Judy Darcy Speaks to Waiting Lists for Hip Replacement Surgery
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Private Member’s Statement on Reducing the Risk of Diabetes
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Christy Clark ignores families, gives top income earners a break
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