Emergency

• Majority of British Columbians give ER wait times a failing grade: poll

  While British Columbians were almost evenly split on the overall state of the health-care system, a majority said they waited too long for treatment in the emergency room.

  Health

  Jun 9
  
• Kingston structure fire leaves 1 person in ‘serious condition’

  One person is in the hospital in critical condition due to a structure fire on Russell Street in Kingston.

  Fire

  Jun 6
  
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• Students fall nearly 20 feet at Fort Gibraltar in Winnipeg, 18 hospitalized

  A group of students from St. John's-Ravenscourt School in Winnipeg are recovering after an elevated platform collapsed in Fort Gibraltar during a field trip Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  May 31
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• Grab-and-go: How to prepare for evacuation as B.C. fire and flood risk grows

  With the growing threat of wildfires, floods and other climate change-related disasters, do you know what to do to be prepared for an evacuation?

  Environment

  May 18
• Manitoba supports Alberta wildfire fight while monitoring home conditions

  'It is critical that Manitoba lends support and resources to our neighbours in Alberta during this unprecedented start to their fire season.'

  Canada

  May 10
• Emergency alert test to hit B.C. cellphones, TV, radio Wednesday afternoon

  The test is scheduled for 1:55 p.m. PT and will include alerts to mobile phones, television and radio.

  Canada

  May 9
• Landslide prompts evacuation order in Vallican, B.C.

  A landslide in the West Kootenay community of Vallican, B.C. has prompted the Regional District of Central Kootenay to issue evacuation orders and alerts.

  Canada

  May 3
• At least 7 people now missing after Old Montreal blaze, fire officials say

  Montreal fire officials now say at least six people are missing after a blaze destroyed a building in the city's historic district Thursday.

  Fire

  Mar 18
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• 3 people taken to hospital after apartment fire in central Edmonton

  Residents of the Vinton Apartments building had to be rescued off their balconies Monday, a spokesperson from EFRS said.

  Fire

  Mar 6
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• ‘I had to do something’: 16-year-old boy saves father from cardiac arrest

  After finding his father unconscious on the floor, 16-year-old Jarren Cusson did not hesitate and immediately performed CPR while his mother called 911.

  Health

  Feb 17