Shruti Prakash Joshi

Journalist for as long as I can remember. Got a nose for news, either this side or the other..opinions are my own.

[Nina Krieger @NinaKriegerBC]

Extortion threats have caused real fear for families, businesses and communities across B.C. — and we are treating this crisis with the urgency it demands.

This week, police leaders, CBSA and community partners came together to provide a public update on the coordinated work underway to disrupt extortion networks, support victims and hold offenders accountable.

We heard important updates: extortion-related activity has declined in B.C. since January, arrests and charges are being advanced, CBSA has opened hundreds of immigration investigations linked to extortion, and police are continuing proactive safety planning with families and businesses at risk.

There is still more work ahead, but progress is being made because agencies are working together — across jurisdictions, across borders and alongside the community.

To anyone facing threats: please report it. You are not alone, and help is available.

Learn more or report extortion-related information at https://t.co/V8aBkXVIaT

@surreyps @deltapolice @AbbyPoliceDept @BCRCMP @CanBorder @BaltejSDhillon

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

So we're:

🧑‍⚕️ Increasing UBC med school to 328 seats

🩺 Adding dozens of nurse practitioner training seats across BC

🏥 Building BC's first new medical school in 76 years at SFU Surrey.

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[rattanjournalist @RattanNews]

Premier Eby’s statement on Mahavir Jayanti https://t.co/GXt8u5kuYO via @Indo-Canadian Voice

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

Today, Jains in B.C. and around the world are celebrating Mahavir Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Mahavir. His teachings form the core tenets of Jainism.

Lord Mahavir’s teachings deal with many of the same challenges we face today.

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[Shruti Prakash Joshi @shrutijoshi]

Real action!

[Nina Krieger @NinaKriegerBC]

Eighteen charges. Thirty-five individuals removed from Canada, with twenty-five of these removals from the Pacific Region.

We established the BC Extortion Task Force — the first of its kind in the country and one of the largest integrated units in BC history, bringing together local police, the BC RCMP, federal police, and the CBSA.

Today I'm heading to Ottawa to work directly with our federal partners to advance Bill C-12 — legislation that will close the loopholes allowing extortion suspects to exploit gaps in our immigration system.

These actions are making a difference. And we will not stop working with law enforcement and our federal partners to keep people and businesses safe.

A note that the clips in your video are out of date. Here are a few recent headlines.

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain is taking shape! I visited the precast facility in Surrey where key components for this project are being built. By casting these components locally, we're supporting good-paying local jobs and keeping economic benefits in our communities.

[Shruti Prakash Joshi @shrutijoshi]

Real work, real action!

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

Donald Trump's loss is BC's gain. 🧑‍⚕️

We've hired over 400 US healthcare workers in the last year through our targeted recruitment campaign. That's 89 doctors, 260 nurses, 45 nurse practitioners and 23 allied health professionals.

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[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

Construction on Surrey’s new hospital is now halfway complete.

Once open, patients will receive faster, high-quality care using leading-edge technology — supporting one of BC’s fastest-growing communities.

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

बी.सी. भर के समुदाय रंगों का त्योहार, होली मनाने के लिए एकत्रित हो रहे हैं।

होली एक महत्वपूर्ण हिंदू त्योहार है, जो अच्छाई की बुराई पर विजय, नई शुरुआतों और शाश्वत प्रेम का उत्सव मनाता है।

होली मनाने वाले सभी लोगों को खुशहाल और सुरक्षित होली की शुभकामनाएँ। होली है!

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[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

Communities throughout BC are coming together to celebrate Holi - the Festival of Colours.

Holi is an important Hindu holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, new beginnings and eternal love.

I wish everyone celebrating a happy and safe Holi. Holi Hai!

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[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

The BC Human Rights Code exists to protect people from discrimination and exclusion. 

I’m appalled that the BC Conservatives support repealing protections for people based on race, gender and ability.

In British Columbia, human rights should never be up for debate.

[Eric Peters 🇨🇦 @ericpetersbc]

Another decisive step to strengthen the quality and integrity of international education in B.C. has been taken.

Bill 7, the Post Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act, has been introduced by @jessieksunner. If passed, it will firmly embed EQA standards in law, enhances government oversight, and equip government with the enforcement tools needed to address bad actors head‑on.

This legislation makes this government's commitment unmistakable: crack down on bad actors, protect international students, and uphold the credibility of B.C.’s post‑secondary system.

[Janet Brown @JanetBrown980]

Loved driving the new bridge tonight, wide lanes easy approach and off ramps ⁦@jarmstrongbc⁩ ⁦@TranBC⁩ ⁦@MikeSmythNews⁩

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Premier @Dave_Eby and I are working together to build safer communities and create massive new economic opportunities for British Columbians — securing new export markets abroad and building major projects at home.

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

Had a productive meeting with @Dave_Eby, Premier of British Columbia, Canada.

Discussions focused on strengthening the India-Canada economic partnership, advancing trade & investment cooperation, and exploring collaboration across sectors such as critical minerals, manufacturing, clean energy, technology, education, defence & innovation.

We reaffirmed the importance of sustained engagement to unlock new opportunities & deepen the ties between both nations. 🇮🇳🇨🇦

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

Surrey is one of the fastest growing cities in the province, and this new state-of-the-art facility is part of our government’s work to build BC and ensure every community has the infrastructure it needs to thrive.

[Nina Krieger @NinaKriegerBC]

Three people connected to violent extortion networks have now been removed from Canada. Those who use violent extortion to terrorize our communities will be pursued, arrested, and charged.

[Josie Osborne 🇨🇦 @Josie_Osborne]

This fall, do your part to keep your loved ones safe by visiting https://t.co/Ds1BCrWfbh and registering to get vaccinated 💉

Vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe illness and stop the spread of viruses like Covid-19 and the flu.

@SusieChant_nvs

[Bowinn Ma @BowinnMa]

🛠️ The roof beams are up at #Surrey Memorial Hospital's new renal facility! 👷‍♀️ Opening in 2026, the new kidney care unit will boost access to life-saving dialysis & help patients get care closer to home @Fraserhealth @Josie_Osborne
https://t.co/yNNIjKK61g
https://t.co/HDxX7iS9JY

[Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner]

Applications are now open for the SFU School of Medicine in Surrey, the 1st new medical school in Western Canada in more than 55 years!

Training doctors right here marks a major step toward building the future of accessible health care in BC.

Learn more: https://t.co/q9bV02CQFT