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BC Launches Review After Death of Disabled Woman

6/4/2025

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British Columbia is taking a critical step by launching an independent review of its home-sharing program for individuals with developmental disabilities, prompted by the tragic starvation death of Florence Girard, 54. In response, new measures like mandatory home visits and annual doctor check-ups have been introduced. The community eagerly awaits the review's findings this fall.

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Story summary

British Columbia is taking a critical step by launching an independent review of its home-sharing program for individuals with developmental disabilities, prompted by the tragic starvation death of Florence Girard, 54. In response, new measures like mandatory home visits and annual doctor check-ups have been introduced. The community eagerly awaits the review's findings this fall.