# BC Nurses Escalate Job Action | Canada News

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-07-12T21:51:38+00:00
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British Columbia nurses are escalating their job action with new picket lines outside Victoria General Hospital, part of a broader strike wave fueled by stalled contract talks, unsafe working conditions, burnout, and stagnant wages. Starting in Vancouver and expanding to Surrey, nurses are refusing non-essential duties and overtime to pressure the province for meaningful change. Union leader Adriane Gear cautiously welcomes new mediators but insists the government must break from its current framework and offer additional funding to fix recruitment and retention. The province reaffirms its commitment to nurses, with Premier David Eby emphasizing shared goals for patient care. Next week, picket lines will spread across Vancouver Island, affecting non-urgent services at key hospitals — though emergency care remains unaffected. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3bcdd34688ff8584

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