â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Cariboo-Prince George MP introduces bill aimed at protecting health care workers and first responders

Cariboo-Prince Goerge MP Todd Doherty put out a statement regarding assault towards healthcare professionals.

In a news release from Doherty, he will be tabling Bill C-321, which is an act to change the criminal code to include assaults against healthcare professionals and first responders, in the House of Commons.

If this piece of legislation is passed, it would consider an assault against front-line healthcare staff an aggravated circumstance during the sentencing.

Doherty said that “We need to work together, to ensure all nurses, paramedics, firefighters, and other frontline staff are safe at work.”

The news release stated that 61 per cent of nurses reported a serious problem with violence over a recent 12 month period, with two thirds considered leaving their jobs as a result.

46.4 per cent of nurses had reported exposures to physical assault 11 or more times.

He further added that this is a first step in curbing the escalating violence, and that everyone has the right to a safe and respectful work environment.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

<p>

- Advertisement -
</p>

Latest News

Some Northern Interior Health Unit services moving next year

Northern Health's Northern Interior Health Unit (NIHU) will be making a move in spring 2026.  According to Northern Health, the current NIHU building will be deconstructed after the move to make space for the tower. 

Traveling with pets? Keep them secured, says ICBC and BC SPCA

ICBC and the BC SPCA are reminding drivers of the importance of keeping four-legged passengers secure this summer. 

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Saturday, July 5th

A recap of yesterday's sports.

CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

Single Rollover in Quesnel Claims Life of One Man

RCMP found a 61-year-old man unconscious in the driver’s seat of the SUV. Police and paramedics on the scene attempted life-saving measures, but the man tragically succumbed to his injuries, and police were unable to resuscitate him.
- Advertisement -