Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, starved to death in the care of a British Columbia government-funded home share provider. A coroner’s inquest that began Monday is examining her death and looking for ways to avoid future tragedies. Andrew MacLeod, Tyee legislative bureau chief, reports. Published Jan. 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/14/Florence-Girard-Inquest/

How Could Florence Girard Starve to Death in a CLBC Home Share

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