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First responders train for interface fires in the South OkanaganWith interface fires being such a complex callout, multiple agencies are typically involved, including the RCMP, BC Ambulance, BC Wildfire and the fire department.CanadaApr 23, 2023
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Nakusp B.C. senior dies while waiting for ambulanceNakusp has had full-time 24/7 paramedic service since last November but when a man in his late 60s had a medical emergency at home last month and died, no ambulance was available.HealthFeb 19, 2023
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B.C. woman told to get to hospital on her own amid ambulance shortageA Cranbrook woman who was told to get to the hospital on her own after being seriously hurt in a fall says the ambulance service is not up to par in her community.HealthJan 26, 2023
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Nakusp ambulance service job fair nets zero candidates‘Unfortunately, no members of the public attended, possibly due to other local events that same day.’CanadaDec 16, 2022
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‘Livid’ B.C. paramedics say they’ve yet to see promised new pay hikesThe pay boost was supposed to take effect immediately. But this week, when paramedics checked their bank accounts, the money wasn't there.HealthNov 4, 2022
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Trail, B.C mayor calls for more government support after shooting outside ambulance station"I hope this is a wakeup call to federal and provincial authorities,” Trail Mayor Lisa Pasin said.CrimeOct 28, 2022
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B.C. reaches temporary deal with paramedics aimed at boosting rural staffingThe agreement will significantly boost the pay rural and remote paramedics receive while on-call, and offer overtime at double pay rates in certain circumstances.HealthOct 24, 2022
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Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue in B.C.Calls for more available mental health resources for first responders are increasing because, without them, the APBC believes the industry could lose even more paramedics.HealthOct 2, 2022
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Charter bus hits and kills pedestrian in downtown VancouverThe Vancouver Police Department has confirmed that a woman was hit and killed by a Charter Bus Lines coach at West Georgia and Cardero streets.TrafficSep 27, 2022
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B.C. man speaks out after brother suffers painful 7-hour wait for ambulanceA B.C. man says his brother was left waiting for an ambulance overnight with a painful broken hip and blockage in one of his arteries because his case was considered low priority.HealthSep 16, 2022
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