Emergency

• Evacuation order downgraded for wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

  The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was estimated at 40 hectares in size, and burning near Highway 97 south of Chetwynd, and remains listed as "out of control."

  Fire

  Apr 24
  
• WFPS response times could be improved through new city pilot project

  The city says certain WFPS crews have started using emergency vehicle pre-emption technology (EVP) to cut down the time it takes to get to critical calls.

  Traffic

  Apr 12
  
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• Not if, but when: Crews battle simulated North Shore wildfire

  Crews from 20 different agencies gathered in North Vancouver on Thursday to battle a simulated wildfire ahead of the summer season.

  Environment

  Apr 11
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• Burnaby looks to recoup $30K firefighter bill for Parkland refinery incident

  Council also approved a motion Monday night calling for an independent investigation of the Jan. 21 incident at the region's only major refinery.

  Politics

  Jan 30
• Slip and fall calls are inundating Montreal emergency responders

  Montreal officials say reports of slips and falls due to icy conditions have inundated the Urgence-Santé call centre in recent days.

  Health

  Jan 12
• One arrest made after reports of shots fired near Hedley, B.C.

  Out of an abundance of caution, Highway 3 west of Hedley was closed for several hours while officers scoured the area in search of the suspect.

  Crime

  Nov 26, 2023
• Manitoba to test emergency alert system this week

  Manitobans should expect to receive an emergency alert message on Wednesday, as the province looks to test its emergency alerting system.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
• Ombudsperson report reveals need for change for B.C.’s emergency support programs

  The study was centered around the government’s response to the 2021 fires and floods that forced thousands of residents from their homes.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
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• ER at South Okanagan General Hospital to temporarily close just hours after reopening

  It didn’t take long for the emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, B.C. to temporarily shut down once again.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2023
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• Brampton family allegedly left waiting for 911 during home invasion

  Peel Regional Police officials say their emergency line is regularly swamped with non-urgent calls, which hampers the response to actual emergencies. Mark Carcasole reports.

  Crime

  Aug 25, 2023