February 20, 2026·Find a Doctor BC Team
BC Primary Care Networks Expand Across the Province in 2026
The BC government has announced an expansion of Primary Care Networks to 15 new communities, aiming to improve access to family doctors and reduce pressure on emergency departments.
The British Columbia government has announced a significant expansion of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to 15 additional communities across the province, bringing the total to over 70 networks operating in BC.
PCNs bring together family doctors, nurse practitioners, and other health-care providers to work as a team within a community. The goal is to give more people access to a regular primary care provider, reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, and improve coordination of care.
The expansion focuses on underserved areas across the Interior, Northern, and Island Health regions. New PCNs are being established in communities including Fort St. John, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Powell River, Port Alberni, and the Comox Valley.
Patients in these communities may soon have access to team-based primary care, including same-day appointments with nurse practitioners, expanded mental health support, and chronic disease management programs.