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BCNU pickets shifting to Nanaimo Monday

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Island Health said plans are in place to maintain essential services where picketing is expected as job action by the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU) escalates.

Picketing is expected to begin at the Central Island Surgical Centre in Nanaimo at 7 a.m. Monday, and some surgeries have been rescheduled.

Picketing is also expected to begin at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at 5:30 a.m. Monday, which could affect some services.

Island Health is advising patients with scheduled procedures to attend as planned unless they are contacted directly by their health care team.

The health authority said essential care and cancer treatments will continue to be available.

BCNU pickets were active at Victoria General Hospital Sunday.

More information is available on the Island Health website.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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