Stephanie HigginsonBC NDP

Candidate for Ladysmith-Oceanside

In their own words

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Where they stand

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?

Supports a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre for Parksville to connect people with care sooner and ease pressure on emergency rooms.

Said in a BC NDP release that a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre in the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area would give residents another place to turn for same-day care
Says over 2,000 people in Oceanside have been attached to a family doctor or nurse practitioner in two years
Says the centre would support the work of attaching everyone in the community to a primary care practitioner

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

““A new Urgent and Primary Care Centre would give people another place to turn when they need medical attention, helping connect them with care sooner and easing pressure on emergency departments,” Ladysmith-Oceanside NDP candidate Stephanie Higginson said in a release. “We have made great progress in Oceanside, attaching over 2,000 people in two years to a family doctor or nurse practitioner,” Higginson added. “This UPCC will ensure our residents have access to care while we continue the critical work to attach everyone to a primary care practitioner.””

Source: BC NDP promises Parksville Urgent & Primary Care Clinic · October 19, 2026

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

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Economy & jobs

Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Says she has a proven track record advocating for water issues and working with local governments and First Nations.

Says she has a proven track record advocating for water issues in the riding
Has worked collaboratively with local governments and First Nations
Wants to find the best solution for Parksville's dam with all levels of government

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“I have a proven track record advocating for water related issues for the riding, most recently supporting the RDN in a meeting with Minister Neill with a request for support creating coordination among the many water boards that exist in the RDN. I have always worked collaboratively with local governments and First Nations.”

Source: Parksville Water Pledge: Ask the Province to Pay Its Share | Joel Grenz for Mayor · October 13, 2026

Confidence:High

Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

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