News Releases

2013 News Releases
June 3, 2013 Ombudsperson and staff to visit East Kootenay area
February 26, 2013 Ombudsperson and staff to visit Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Richmond, and Surrey
February 6, 2013 British Columbians deserve a modern and procedurally fair adult guardianship process
Fact Sheet - No Longer Your Decision
 

2012 News Releases
September 20, 2012 Fostering Openness, Transparency and Accountability in Local Government Meetings
September 20, 2012 Backgrounder: Best Practices Guide for Local Governments
May 29, 2012 Helping people and contributing to improved delivery of services highlights of annual report
February 14, 2012 Improving the care of seniors: Ombudsperson releases report with 176 recommendations
February 14, 2012 Report released -Honouring commitments; An investigation into Fraser Health Authority's transfer of seniors from temporarily funded residential care beds
February 14, 2012 Report released - An investigation of Vancouver Island Health Authority's process for closing Cowichan Lodge
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2011 News Releases
November 16, 2011 2010/11 Annual Report - Helping people and improving Government services in British Columbia
June 2, 2011 Ombudsperson and staff to visit Northwest BC in June
March 3, 2011 Ombudsperson and staff to visit Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops in March
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2010 News Releases
November 1, 2010 2009/10 Annual Report - Ombudsperson's office contributes to better service for public
January 19, 2010

Review finds child-friendly complaints process needed for children and youth in care
January 15, 2010

Ombudsperson and staff to visit East Kootenay area

 

2009 News Releases
December 17, 2009

Ombudsperson releases first report on care of seniors
October 13, 2009 Ombudsman's office helps more people in 2008/09
August 24, 2009 Ombudsman and staff to visit south Okanagan
May 4, 2009 Ombudsman and staff to visit northeastern B.C.
March 23, 2009 Ombudsman recommends improvements to income assistance
February 11, 2009 Ombudsman and staff to visit Island communities

 

2008 News Releases
November 3, 2008 Ombudsman's annual report explains work, shows growth
Case Summary Highlights
August 21, 2008 Ombudsman launches systemic investigation into seniors' care
June 26, 2008 Ombudsman's office can help resolve long-term care complaints
June 18, 2008 Ombudsman recommends improvements to drinking water safety
Fit to Drink - Backgrounder
June 13, 2008 Ombudsman to tour Cariboo region
February 18, 2008 Ombudsman to tour Fraser Valley
February 18, 2008 Ombudsman to visit Squamish

 

2007 News Releases
December 19, 2007 Ombudsman 2006 annual report puts emphasis on outreach
November 20, 2007 Ombudsman to investigate drinking water safety
May 29, 2007 Ombudsman’s investigation uncovers gaps in BC Lottery Procedures  English French
May 25, 2007 Ombudsman Report on Crime Victim Assistance Legislation  English French
March 23, 2007 Ombudsman Seeks Retailer Input

 

2006 News Releases
December 18, 2006 Ombudsman to Investigate Lottery Processes  English French
December 5, 2006 Ombudsman Releases Strategic Plan 2006 - 2010  English French
August 25, 2006 Ombudsman Tables Annual Report, Looks to the Future  English French
March 28, 2006 Ombudsman Investigates Income Assistance Complaints  English French
February 8, 2006 Ombudsman Calls For Apology Legislation  English French
January 26, 2006 Ombudsman Urges British Columbians To Consider Travel Insurance

 

2005 News Releases
November 29, 2005 Ombudsman Suspends Investigation into Child Protection Practices
October 13, 2005 Ombudsman Opens Mobile Intake Office in Nanaimo
September 22, 2005 Ombudsman Conducting Investigation into Child Protection Practices
June 6, 2005 Ombudsman Tables Annual Report, Commits to Expand Services
February 22, 2005 Special Report No. 26 / ICBC’s Minimal/No Damage-Low Velocity Impact Program

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