Paramedic Shortage
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$530K in bursaries announced for Saskatchewan paramedics TuesdayFunding of $530,000 will offer approximately 58 bursaries ranging from $5,000 each in Regina and Saskatoon and $10,000 each for all other locations in the province.CanadaJul 26, 2023
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Manitoba reaches agreement with WFPS to step up ambulance capacityThe Manitoba government and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) reached an agreement on Wednesday to increase ambulance capacity and ensure effective work for paramedics.HealthMay 24, 2023
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B.C. paramedics’ union ‘optimistic’ amid movement at bargaining tableLast week, the two sides agreed to bring veteran mediator Vince Ready to the table, and APBC president Troy Clifford said since then there has been progress.HealthDec 22, 2022
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Kelowna, B.C. residents may wait longer for an ambulance as services reducedKelowna residents could soon be seeing longer response times for emergency health services. The number of ambulances in the city has been reduced by 30 percent.HealthNov 9, 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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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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‘Heartbreaking loss’: B.C. agency looks into ambulance call after infant death reportBC Emergency Health Services says it has opened a review and will work with the patient care quality office to reach out to the family and address any questions or concerns.HealthAug 29, 2022
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Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times, officials say"We're seeing incredible call volumes and resources that just aren't available because of our lack of paramedics to work our ambulances."HealthAug 25, 2022
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Gabriola Island firefighters left driving ambulances amid staffing crunchFirefighters on Gabriola Island say paramedic shortages have left them driving ambulances more than a dozen times this year, and fear the situation could put lives at risk.HealthAug 23, 2022
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‘One-size-fits-all’: Paramedics in northern B.C. slam solution to staffing shortagesBC Emergency Health Services' new 'scheduled on-call' model aims to deal with a lack of paramedics, provide more consistent coverage, and improve recruitment and retention.HealthDec 2, 2021
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