Ashcroft senior’s death raises concerns about health care access
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Ashcroft senior’s death raises concerns about health care access
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August 14, 2022
Global News has learned an elderly man in Ashcroft suffered a medical emergency Sunday morning and died with the nearest ambulance at least half an hour away. As Kamil Karamali reports, it's not the first time the small town has experienced this type of tragedy.
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Ashcroft senior’s death raises concerns about health care access02:00 | August 14, 2022 -
Boaters warned to stay away from ferries02:14 | 9 minutes ago -
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FIFA bans water bottles in BC Place02:21 | June 4, 2026 -
Water restrictions worry turf farm operators01:45 | June 4, 2026 -
Fitness cuts threaten seniors’ health02:15 | June 4, 2026 -
Nanaimo woman credits doorbell camera for waking her up to alert her of neighbour in need of help02:21 | June 4, 2026 -
BC MLA says he’s innocent after facing sexual assault charge02:00 | June 4, 2026 -
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Stage 3 water restriction coming into effect in Metro Vancouver01:33 | June 2, 2026 -
Destination Vancouver sounds alarm about city’s tourism reputation01:49 | June 2, 2026 -
Days numbered for Sea to Sky Rail corridor01:55 | June 2, 2026
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Ashcroft senior’s death raises concerns about health care access02:00 | August 14, 2022
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Boaters warned to stay away from ferries02:14 | 9 minutes ago
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 420:06 | June 4, 2026
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Surrey home targeted for second time02:15 | June 4, 2026
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FIFA bans water bottles in BC Place02:21 | June 4, 2026
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Water restrictions worry turf farm operators01:45 | June 4, 2026
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Fitness cuts threaten seniors’ health02:15 | June 4, 2026
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Nanaimo woman credits doorbell camera for waking her up to alert her of neighbour in need of help02:21 | June 4, 2026
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BC MLA says he’s innocent after facing sexual assault charge02:00 | June 4, 2026
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Ashcroft senior’s death raises concerns about health care access
Description
August 14, 2022
Global News has learned an elderly man in Ashcroft suffered a medical emergency Sunday morning and died with the nearest ambulance at least half an hour away. As Kamil Karamali reports, it's not the first time the small town has experienced this type of tragedy.
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