Doctors of BC on spike in patients leaving ER without being seen

More concerns being raised about ER wait times in B.C. New provincial data revealing that nearly 142,000 British Columbians who went to emergency rooms between 2024 and 2025, ended up leaving before receiving care. We speak with Doctors of BC President-Elect Dr. Adam Thompson about how the shortage of family doctors and walk-in clinics is adding to ER backlogs.

• Emergency department at hospital in Oliver closed until noon on Tuesday