Category: PAN News and Events

Advocacy work in advance of the 2026 BC Provincial Election

Posted On: Monday, October 5th, 2026

Last week, PAN undertook a significant province-wide, non-partisan advocacy initiative during the 2026 BC provincial election by writing to all political parties to seek clear commitments on issues affecting people living with HIV, viral hepatitis, other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), substance use, and the toxic drug supply. The letter reflected the collective expertise… Read more »

Register for PAN’s AGM and the “Leading Through Experience” panel

Posted On: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

  PAN will be hosting our online Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, October 19th from 12:00 to 3:30 PM. Register here. Leading Through Experience: Stories of Resilience, Growth, and Empowerment Please join us for the first part (12:00 to 1:50 PM) which will be an engaging panel discussion featuring women with lived experience whose… Read more »

Changes to Funding Model at Spectrum Health and other Primary Care Clinics – Letter to Minister Kahlon

Posted On: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

In a collaborative effort led by PAN, McLaren House, Dr. Peter Centre, Health Initiative for Men and Ribbon Community, on September 1, 2026 a letter was sent to the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Health that expressed our shared concerns regarding the decision to eliminate the Population-Based Funding model at Spectrum Health and other primary… Read more »

Job Opportunity: Communications and Capacity Building Coordinator

Posted On: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

Job Type: Independent Contractor | Part-Time | Remote / British Columbia   Contract Period: November 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week (negotiable) Compensation: $30–$40 per hour, commensurate with experience Location: Remote, with opportunities for in-person meetings and events in British Columbia   About PAN PAN is a provincial network… Read more »

PAN’s 2026 Communications Survey Results

Posted On: Friday, August 28th, 2026

  The PAN team would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to complete PAN’s 2026 Communications Survey. The response rate and depth of feedback we received were incredibly encouraging and reflect a highly engaged community that cares deeply about staying informed, connected, and involved in the work happening across… Read more »

Canadian HIV Treatment as Prevention (TasP) Summit and the BC-CfE Spring Update

Posted On: Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

On June 11 and 12, 2026 some members of the PAN staff team had the opportunity to attend the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE’s) TasP Summit and Spring Update event in Vancouver. You can view all presentations from the June 2026 BC-CfE Update here.   Some Background on TasP:   TasP ® stands… Read more »

Upcoming PLDI Communications Training Weekend in Vancouver

Posted On: Thursday, August 13th, 2026

  PAN-PLDI (Positive Leadership Development Institute) will be hosting an in-person Communications Training Weekend in Vancouver, Friday November 6th to Sunday November 8th 2026!   The training will take place at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel (1180 W Hastings St.) over three days at a pace to support learning and connection.   Day 1: Friday… Read more »

Beyond Pride: Reclaiming Community, Health, and the Future of 2SLGBTQIA+ Life in Canada

Posted On: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Written by Marc Seguin Every summer, rainbow flags appear across Canada. Streets fill with parades, festivals, drag performances, community gatherings, and celebrations of queer joy. Pride Season offers a visible reminder of how far 2SLGBTQIA+ communities have come in the fight for recognition, equality, and human rights. But what happens after the parade ends and… Read more »

Upcoming Webinar: BC Hepatitis Elimination – What We Heard and Where We Go Next

Posted On: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

    On Thursday, September 17th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM PT, PAN and CanHepC will be co-hosting a webinar to share key findings from the BC Hepatitis Elimination What We Heard Report (also available here along with other provincial reports) and create space for dialogue about what those findings mean in practice. The session… Read more »

Beyond Pride: Sex, Health, Community, and the Future of 2SLGBTQIA+ Life in Canada

Posted On: Monday, June 29th, 2026

Happy Pride Season!    Across Canada, Pride Season officially takes place from June to September; when 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies come together to highlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize their communities’ contributions. Although special attention is put on the Pride during the summer months, they happen throughout the year in many communities…. Read more »

Celebrating Indigenous Writers

Posted On: Friday, June 19th, 2026

Written by Emily Taylor-Lariviere   Books are more than just entertainment — they train us in the art of being human. When we read, hear, or watch stories we are practicing empathy and expanding the ways we can emotionally understand one another. In honour of National Indigenous Month and Day 2026, I’d like to take some… Read more »