BC Nurses Mourn with Nova Scotians After Devastating Mass Shooting

The BC Nurses' Union (BCNU) extends its deepest condolences to all those whose lives have been forever impacted by the tragic events that unfolded in the communities in and around Portapique, NS. Like all Canadians, we struggle to comprehend the extent of this tragedy and the shocking number of innocent lives lost.

We are also devastated to learn that Canada?s health care family has lost two of its own.

BCNU also mourns the loss of licensed practical nurse, Heather O'Brien and continuing care assistant, Kristen Beaton. Both are remembered as compassionate, caring professionals who took pride in putting patients first throughout their careers, and recently during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all the victims of this tragedy, and BCNU stands in solidarity with the Nova Scotia Nurses? Union (NSNU) and the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) during this difficult time.