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Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics
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Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics
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Section of False Creek waterfront closed to public amid safety concerns
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Bowen Island ferry remains out of service
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Trump’s tariff eliminate the de minimis exemption
01:48 | February 5, 2025
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Cost of CRAB Park encampment released
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BC Conservatives release leaked Ministry of Health presentation on safe supply
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03:29 | February 3, 2025
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Last minute deal as U.S. tariffs put on hold for now
02:38 | February 3, 2025
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Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics
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January 19, 2025
Cold. Wet. On the ground. In pain. Symptoms patients are reporting to Global News as they waited for ambulances to come to their rescue in recent weeks. We reported Saturday about staffing issues affecting B.C. ambulances, and now more British Columbians are coming forward to share their experiences with a system that appears to be fraying under intense demand. Angela Jung reports.
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Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics01:57 | January 19, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 522:45 | February 5, 2025
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B.C. evening weather forecast: Feb. 501:58 | February 5, 2025
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Consumer Matters: Fight for UPS reimbursement03:09 | February 5, 2025
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Victoria’s Strathcona Hotel up for sale01:17 | February 5, 2025
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Dramatic video of rescue mission for Canadian boaters off Washington State02:00 | February 5, 2025
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Poilievre promises life sentences for ‘drug kingpins’02:12 | February 5, 2025
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Section of False Creek waterfront closed to public amid safety concerns01:51 | February 5, 2025
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Bowen Island ferry remains out of service01:51 | February 5, 2025
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Trump’s tariff eliminate the de minimis exemption01:48 | February 5, 2025
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Cost of CRAB Park encampment released01:52 | February 5, 2025
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BC Conservatives release leaked Ministry of Health presentation on safe supply01:42 | February 5, 2025
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First week in the office for new BC Lions head coach Buck Pierce02:04 | February 5, 2025
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Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West’s extended interview on Metro Vancouver overspending10:51 | February 5, 2025
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B.C. evening weather forecast: Feb. 402:06 | February 4, 2025
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This is BC: Musician inspired by Vancouver Chinatown’s history01:36 | February 4, 2025
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Husband of Trina Hunt charged with indignity to human remains03:42 | February 4, 2025
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Hospitality industry’s hopes ‘Buy B.C.’ gives local businesses a boost01:53 | February 4, 2025
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B.C. paramedics launch safety campaign01:55 | February 4, 2025
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Winter weather brings snow across B.C.05:42 | February 4, 2025
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B.C. government unveils more prefabricated classrooms02:03 | February 4, 2025
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B.C. budget expected in March amidst possible trade tariffs01:57 | February 4, 2025
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Yaletown stabbing victim says he’s not satisfied with justice system02:09 | February 4, 2025
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SFU youth incarceration study01:40 | February 4, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 425:32 | February 4, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 322:59 | February 3, 2025
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B.C. evening weather forecast: Feb. 301:41 | February 3, 2025
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Consumer Matters: Tariffs and vehicle pricing02:28 | February 3, 2025
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Fentanyl, the border and the delayed tariff threat03:29 | February 3, 2025
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Last minute deal as U.S. tariffs put on hold for now02:38 | February 3, 2025
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Vancouver Island winter storm makes for treacherous travel02:10 | February 3, 2025
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U.S. liquor could be back on government liquor store shelves02:11 | February 3, 2025
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Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics01:57 | January 19, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 522:45 | February 5, 2025
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B.C. evening weather forecast: Feb. 501:58 | February 5, 2025
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Consumer Matters: Fight for UPS reimbursement03:09 | February 5, 2025
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Victoria’s Strathcona Hotel up for sale01:17 | February 5, 2025
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Dramatic video of rescue mission for Canadian boaters off Washington State02:00 | February 5, 2025
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Poilievre promises life sentences for ‘drug kingpins’02:12 | February 5, 2025
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Section of False Creek waterfront closed to public amid safety concerns01:51 | February 5, 2025
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Bowen Island ferry remains out of service01:51 | February 5, 2025
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Trump’s tariff eliminate the de minimis exemption01:48 | February 5, 2025
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Cost of CRAB Park encampment released01:52 | February 5, 2025
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BC Conservatives release leaked Ministry of Health presentation on safe supply01:42 | February 5, 2025
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First week in the office for new BC Lions head coach Buck Pierce02:04 | February 5, 2025
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Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West’s extended interview on Metro Vancouver overspending10:51 | February 5, 2025
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B.C. evening weather forecast: Feb. 402:06 | February 4, 2025
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This is BC: Musician inspired by Vancouver Chinatown’s history01:36 | February 4, 2025
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Husband of Trina Hunt charged with indignity to human remains03:42 | February 4, 2025
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Hospitality industry’s hopes ‘Buy B.C.’ gives local businesses a boost01:53 | February 4, 2025
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B.C. paramedics launch safety campaign01:55 | February 4, 2025
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Winter weather brings snow across B.C.05:42 | February 4, 2025
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B.C. government unveils more prefabricated classrooms02:03 | February 4, 2025
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B.C. budget expected in March amidst possible trade tariffs01:57 | February 4, 2025
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Yaletown stabbing victim says he’s not satisfied with justice system02:09 | February 4, 2025
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SFU youth incarceration study01:40 | February 4, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 425:32 | February 4, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 322:59 | February 3, 2025
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B.C. evening weather forecast: Feb. 301:41 | February 3, 2025
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Consumer Matters: Tariffs and vehicle pricing02:28 | February 3, 2025
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Fentanyl, the border and the delayed tariff threat03:29 | February 3, 2025
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Last minute deal as U.S. tariffs put on hold for now02:38 | February 3, 2025
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Vancouver Island winter storm makes for treacherous travel02:10 | February 3, 2025
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U.S. liquor could be back on government liquor store shelves02:11 | February 3, 2025
Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics
Description
January 19, 2025
Cold. Wet. On the ground. In pain. Symptoms patients are reporting to Global News as they waited for ambulances to come to their rescue in recent weeks. We reported Saturday about staffing issues affecting B.C. ambulances, and now more British Columbians are coming forward to share their experiences with a system that appears to be fraying under intense demand. Angela Jung reports.
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