Vancouver Rundown Friday July 18,...
Vancouver Rundown Friday July 18, 2025

Vancouver Rundown by Bruce Claggett

Episode notes

David Eby’s NDP government has finally backed down and will reinstate funding to cover an extremely expensive drug for a little girl who is dying of a rare disease. Ten-year-old Charleigh Pollock’s Brineura infusions cost close to $33,000 a dose - and the province will reverse its decision to end coverage following outrage from politicians, medical professionals and the general public. The Langford girl suffers from Batten disease - a very rare condition that is likely fatal.

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