Child in critical condition after falling into pool at Chilliwack home
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The child was airlifted to hospital, and RCMP are investigating. Continue reading
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Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by TransLink bus in Burnaby
B.C. Emergency Health Services said it responded to the area of Hastings Street and Carleton Avenue at around 5:50pm. Continue reading
Eyewitness describes ‘horrific’ boat crash on Osoyoos Lake
Two boaters are missing and three others were transported to hospital with injuries ranging from serious to critical. Continue reading
RCMP recover bodies, boats after fatal collision on Osoyoos Lake
The BC Coroners Service confirmed it is investigating two deaths after two boats collided on Osoyoos Lake Saturday evening. Continue reading
Dog attack in Vancouver kills small dog, sends woman to hospital
B.C. Emergency Health Services confirmed they transported one patient to hospital with ‘significant injuries’. Continue reading
Child falls from 2nd storey at East Vancouver home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Officials could not immediately confirm the child’s condition, age, or gender. Continue reading
Woman dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Salmon Arm campground
RCMP say a youth was also airlifted to hospital in critical condition after the suspected poisoning. Continue reading
Victim in fatal Coquihalla crash struck after offering roadside assistance
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Two vehicles approached the scene and caused what RCMP call “a chain reaction of collisions.” Continue reading
B.C. paramedics say critical staffing shortage affecting ambulance service province-wide
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Clearly people are being subjected to more and more and that’s leading to occupational stress injuries like PTSD,” says the paramedics’ union. Continue reading
B.C. auditor general concerned about ambulance wait times in urban areas
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia auditor general Carol Bellringer says ambulances in the province’s urban areas often miss response time targets. Continue reading