Gabriola firefighters drive ambulances amid staffing crunch
Videos
-
Gabriola firefighters drive ambulances amid staffing crunch
02:06 | August 24, 2022
-
Williams Lake City Councillor on B.C. ambulance paramedics strike vote
04:27 | February 19, 2026
-
Attempted theft of ambulance
01:57 | February 5, 2026
-
B.C. paramedics’ union calls for mediation in contract talks
04:03 | January 23, 2026
-
B.C. paramedics’ union warns of potential job action
04:42 | January 2, 2026
-
Wrong hospital patient transported to Surrey home
02:19 | December 28, 2025
-
B.C. paramedics warn ER closures are taking a toll
04:27 | November 18, 2025
-
West Van ambulance station moving to budget motel
02:01 | May 21, 2025
-
West Vancouver ambulance station shut down
02:10 | May 15, 2025
-
Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics
01:57 | January 19, 2025
-
B.C. paramedics sounding alarm on overtime ban causing frontline staff shortage over weekend
02:03 | January 18, 2025
-
Two in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Surrey
00:35 | December 13, 2024
-
Traffic Tips: Slow down, move over. It’s the law
02:50 | May 14, 2024
-
Sea to Sky crash causes Good Friday pileup
00:36 | March 29, 2024
-
Traffic Tips: Sharing the road with emergency vehicles
03:37 | October 17, 2023
-
BC Paramedics launch summer safety campaign
05:58 | July 1, 2023
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 29
18:39 | June 29, 2023
-
Man shot and killed by police inside hospital in Hope
02:29 | June 29, 2023
-
Fatal shooting closes down B.C. hospital
00:38 | June 29, 2023
-
Plane crash at Langley airport injures 3 people
01:33 | May 3, 2023
-
Family identifies 17-year-old fatally stabbed on Surrey transit bus
02:30 | April 13, 2023
-
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance
02:19 | February 18, 2023
-
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance
02:19 | February 18, 2023
-
B.C. expands paramedic training program
05:18 | February 3, 2023
-
Cranbrook woman left in pain while waiting for ambulance
02:03 | January 26, 2023
-
Tentative deal reached between paramedics and employer
01:54 | January 7, 2023
-
B.C.’s paramedics union enters final day of negotiations, job action possible, union says
01:18 | January 6, 2023
-
Snowfall in Surrey leads to crash involving first responders
02:10 | December 18, 2022
-
First responders surprise boy who got hit by car with costume
02:33 | November 2, 2022
-
Temporary deal reached with paramedics to boost rural staffing
01:51 | October 25, 2022
-
Epileptic medication prohibited at Langley school
01:44 | September 8, 2022
-
Ambulance delays: B.C. child under 12 months old suffers fatal cardiac arrest
02:19 | August 27, 2022
-
Gabriola firefighters drive ambulances amid staffing crunch
02:06 | August 24, 2022
-
Williams Lake City Councillor on B.C. ambulance paramedics strike vote
04:27 | February 19, 2026
-
Attempted theft of ambulance
01:57 | February 5, 2026
-
B.C. paramedics’ union calls for mediation in contract talks
04:03 | January 23, 2026
-
B.C. paramedics’ union warns of potential job action
04:42 | January 2, 2026
-
Wrong hospital patient transported to Surrey home
02:19 | December 28, 2025
-
B.C. paramedics warn ER closures are taking a toll
04:27 | November 18, 2025
-
West Van ambulance station moving to budget motel
02:01 | May 21, 2025
-
West Vancouver ambulance station shut down
02:10 | May 15, 2025
-
Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics
01:57 | January 19, 2025
-
B.C. paramedics sounding alarm on overtime ban causing frontline staff shortage over weekend
02:03 | January 18, 2025
-
Two in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Surrey
00:35 | December 13, 2024
-
Traffic Tips: Slow down, move over. It’s the law
02:50 | May 14, 2024
-
Sea to Sky crash causes Good Friday pileup
00:36 | March 29, 2024
-
Traffic Tips: Sharing the road with emergency vehicles
03:37 | October 17, 2023
-
BC Paramedics launch summer safety campaign
05:58 | July 1, 2023
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 29
18:39 | June 29, 2023
-
Man shot and killed by police inside hospital in Hope
02:29 | June 29, 2023
-
Fatal shooting closes down B.C. hospital
00:38 | June 29, 2023
-
Plane crash at Langley airport injures 3 people
01:33 | May 3, 2023
-
Family identifies 17-year-old fatally stabbed on Surrey transit bus
02:30 | April 13, 2023
-
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance
02:19 | February 18, 2023
-
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance
02:19 | February 18, 2023
-
B.C. expands paramedic training program
05:18 | February 3, 2023
-
Cranbrook woman left in pain while waiting for ambulance
02:03 | January 26, 2023
-
Tentative deal reached between paramedics and employer
01:54 | January 7, 2023
-
B.C.’s paramedics union enters final day of negotiations, job action possible, union says
01:18 | January 6, 2023
-
Snowfall in Surrey leads to crash involving first responders
02:10 | December 18, 2022
-
First responders surprise boy who got hit by car with costume
02:33 | November 2, 2022
-
Temporary deal reached with paramedics to boost rural staffing
01:51 | October 25, 2022
-
Epileptic medication prohibited at Langley school
01:44 | September 8, 2022
-
Ambulance delays: B.C. child under 12 months old suffers fatal cardiac arrest
02:19 | August 27, 2022
Gabriola firefighters drive ambulances amid staffing crunch
Description
August 24, 2022
There is another community frustrated with the service provided by BC Emergency Health Services. Gabriola Island's fire chief says some of his members have had to double as ambulance drivers, and it's a problem the province needs to fix. Christa Dao has the story.
-
Gabriola firefighters drive ambulances amid staffing crunch02:06 | August 24, 2022 -
Williams Lake City Councillor on B.C. ambulance paramedics strike vote04:27 | February 19, 2026 -
Attempted theft of ambulance01:57 | February 5, 2026 -
B.C. paramedics’ union calls for mediation in contract talks04:03 | January 23, 2026 -
B.C. paramedics’ union warns of potential job action04:42 | January 2, 2026 -
Wrong hospital patient transported to Surrey home02:19 | December 28, 2025 -
B.C. paramedics warn ER closures are taking a toll04:27 | November 18, 2025 -
West Van ambulance station moving to budget motel02:01 | May 21, 2025 -
West Vancouver ambulance station shut down02:10 | May 15, 2025 -
Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics01:57 | January 19, 2025 -
B.C. paramedics sounding alarm on overtime ban causing frontline staff shortage over weekend02:03 | January 18, 2025 -
Two in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Surrey00:35 | December 13, 2024 -
Traffic Tips: Slow down, move over. It’s the law02:50 | May 14, 2024 -
Sea to Sky crash causes Good Friday pileup00:36 | March 29, 2024 -
Traffic Tips: Sharing the road with emergency vehicles03:37 | October 17, 2023 -
BC Paramedics launch summer safety campaign05:58 | July 1, 2023 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 2918:39 | June 29, 2023 -
Man shot and killed by police inside hospital in Hope02:29 | June 29, 2023 -
Fatal shooting closes down B.C. hospital00:38 | June 29, 2023 -
Plane crash at Langley airport injures 3 people01:33 | May 3, 2023 -
Family identifies 17-year-old fatally stabbed on Surrey transit bus02:30 | April 13, 2023 -
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance02:19 | February 18, 2023 -
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance02:19 | February 18, 2023 -
B.C. expands paramedic training program05:18 | February 3, 2023 -
Cranbrook woman left in pain while waiting for ambulance02:03 | January 26, 2023 -
Tentative deal reached between paramedics and employer01:54 | January 7, 2023 -
B.C.’s paramedics union enters final day of negotiations, job action possible, union says01:18 | January 6, 2023 -
Snowfall in Surrey leads to crash involving first responders02:10 | December 18, 2022 -
First responders surprise boy who got hit by car with costume02:33 | November 2, 2022 -
Temporary deal reached with paramedics to boost rural staffing01:51 | October 25, 2022 -
Epileptic medication prohibited at Langley school01:44 | September 8, 2022 -
Ambulance delays: B.C. child under 12 months old suffers fatal cardiac arrest02:19 | August 27, 2022
-
Gabriola firefighters drive ambulances amid staffing crunch02:06 | August 24, 2022
-
Williams Lake City Councillor on B.C. ambulance paramedics strike vote04:27 | February 19, 2026
-
Attempted theft of ambulance01:57 | February 5, 2026
-
B.C. paramedics’ union calls for mediation in contract talks04:03 | January 23, 2026
-
B.C. paramedics’ union warns of potential job action04:42 | January 2, 2026
-
Wrong hospital patient transported to Surrey home02:19 | December 28, 2025
-
B.C. paramedics warn ER closures are taking a toll04:27 | November 18, 2025
-
West Van ambulance station moving to budget motel02:01 | May 21, 2025
-
West Vancouver ambulance station shut down02:10 | May 15, 2025
-
Long ambulance waits reported amid staffing issues for B.C. paramedics01:57 | January 19, 2025
-
B.C. paramedics sounding alarm on overtime ban causing frontline staff shortage over weekend02:03 | January 18, 2025
-
Two in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Surrey00:35 | December 13, 2024
-
Traffic Tips: Slow down, move over. It’s the law02:50 | May 14, 2024
-
Sea to Sky crash causes Good Friday pileup00:36 | March 29, 2024
-
Traffic Tips: Sharing the road with emergency vehicles03:37 | October 17, 2023
-
BC Paramedics launch summer safety campaign05:58 | July 1, 2023
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 2918:39 | June 29, 2023
-
Man shot and killed by police inside hospital in Hope02:29 | June 29, 2023
-
Fatal shooting closes down B.C. hospital00:38 | June 29, 2023
-
Plane crash at Langley airport injures 3 people01:33 | May 3, 2023
-
Family identifies 17-year-old fatally stabbed on Surrey transit bus02:30 | April 13, 2023
-
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance02:19 | February 18, 2023
-
Nakusp senior dies while waiting for ambulance02:19 | February 18, 2023
-
B.C. expands paramedic training program05:18 | February 3, 2023
-
Cranbrook woman left in pain while waiting for ambulance02:03 | January 26, 2023
-
Tentative deal reached between paramedics and employer01:54 | January 7, 2023
-
B.C.’s paramedics union enters final day of negotiations, job action possible, union says01:18 | January 6, 2023
-
Snowfall in Surrey leads to crash involving first responders02:10 | December 18, 2022
-
First responders surprise boy who got hit by car with costume02:33 | November 2, 2022
-
Temporary deal reached with paramedics to boost rural staffing01:51 | October 25, 2022
-
Epileptic medication prohibited at Langley school01:44 | September 8, 2022
-
Ambulance delays: B.C. child under 12 months old suffers fatal cardiac arrest02:19 | August 27, 2022
Gabriola firefighters drive ambulances amid staffing crunch
Description
August 24, 2022
There is another community frustrated with the service provided by BC Emergency Health Services. Gabriola Island's fire chief says some of his members have had to double as ambulance drivers, and it's a problem the province needs to fix. Christa Dao has the story.
National News
-
Carney announces German firm TKMS to build new fleet of Canadian subs4:424 hours ago -
Rogers buying remaining 25% stake to become sole owner of MLSE1:535 hours ago -
Iran holds funeral for its slain, former leader in Tehran2:026 hours ago -
‘Neil the Seal’: 1-tonne Australian elephant seal goes viral over his destructive nature0:476 hours ago -
“Embarrassing for FIFA”: Trump call to get US red card overturned at World Cup causes outrage5:387 hours ago -
CDC tracking early surge of West Nile Virus in the United States1:537 hours ago -
‘Revenge! Revenge!’: Iranians pack streets for funeral procession of slain supreme leader1:208 hours ago -
‘Northern Shield’ pipeline proposal between Alberta and Ontario unveiled by Ford, Smith3:519 hours ago -
Carter Faith teases new movie role opposite Jessica Chastain5:4810 hours ago -
Prince Harry won’t stay at Buckingham Palace during U.K. visit6:2410 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
“Embarrassing for FIFA”: Trump call to get US red card overturned at World Cup causes outrage5:387 hours ago -
Prince Harry won’t stay at Buckingham Palace during U.K. visit6:2410 hours ago -
Minister Lightbound announces new measures of Buy Canadian policy3:5610 hours ago -
U.S. pushes renewed plan to end Ukraine-Russia war ahead of NATO summit2:0910 hours ago -
U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra dishes on Gordie Howe Bridge, Alberta separatism and more25:2810 hours ago -
Wildfire north of Boston Bar, B.C. growing in size2:5210 hours ago -
Carney, Trump heading to Ankara as Turkey preps for annual NATO summit this week0:3310 hours ago -
US-Iran war: Ayatollah Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin after months-long delay2:063 days ago -
Monaco bomb suspect identified as Ukrainian woman disguised as man, prosecutor says1:203 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: July 521:441 day ago -
Global National: July 421:522 days ago -
Global National: July 322:353 days ago -
Global National: July 228:244 days ago -
Global National: July 122:245 days ago -
Global National: June 3022:126 days ago -
Global National: June 2921:511 week ago -
Global National: June 282:456 days ago -
Global National: June 2721:291 week ago -
Global National: June 26, 202621:581 week ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: June 24, 202624:392 weeks ago -
Toronto mayor welcomes FIFA decision to allow soft water bottles at World Cup matches0:474 weeks ago -
Olivia Chow finally confirms she’s running for a second term at Toronto’s Mayor2:291 month ago -
Toronto council pushes to keep FIFA Fan Fest free, but challenges remain2:012 months ago -
Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculpture2:162 months ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:063 weeks ago
Canada
-
Carney announces German firm TKMS to build new fleet of Canadian subs4:424 hours ago -
Business Matters: Federal employees in Canada returning to office four days a week2:0210 hours ago -
General Motors says CUSMA renewal ‘very important’ for auto industry0:4710 hours ago -
Canada’s FIFA World Cup run captivates the country2:0510 hours ago -
Alberta separation referendum looms over Calgary Stampede2:0210 hours ago -
Iconic cultural landmark ‘Sneaky Dee’s’ saved after proposed development abruptly scrapped2:2610 hours ago -
“Absolutely not”: Hoekstra denies donations are behind postponement of Gordie Howe Bridge3:022 days ago -
Taxes may rise as Canada pledges to increase defence spending; feds resist calls to detail spending2:183 days ago -
Alberta moves toward pipeline dreams becoming reality2:323 days ago -
Majority of Canadians support Alberta pipeline to West Coast: internal government poll2:503 days ago
U.S. News
-
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: Piecing together what we know4:2610 hours ago -
US July 4th: America celebrates 250 years of independence2:182 days ago -
California bans use of consumer ‘sell by’ dates. Could Canada do the same?2:0410 hours ago -
This Week in Washington: U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Pause, Trump faces scrutiny over finances7:013 days ago -
‘In 24 hours they could’ve been dead’: Neighbours react as 16 children rescued from Ohio home1:193 days ago -
U.S. trade official elaborates on CUSMA grievances after rejecting deal’s renewal1:563 days ago -
Progress made in peace talks despite issues between U.S.-Iran2:103 days ago -
Trump made over $1B in crypto during 2025, federal filing reveals2:044 days ago -
U.S. declines CUSMA trade deal renewal with Canada, Mexico2:324 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
“Embarrassing for FIFA”: Trump call to get US red card overturned at World Cup causes outrage5:387 hours ago -
Prince Harry won’t stay at Buckingham Palace during U.K. visit6:2410 hours ago -
U.S. pushes renewed plan to end Ukraine-Russia war ahead of NATO summit2:0910 hours ago -
U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra dishes on Gordie Howe Bridge, Alberta separatism and more25:2810 hours ago -
Carney, Trump heading to Ankara as Turkey preps for annual NATO summit this week0:3310 hours ago -
Burnaby USAR returns from Venezuela deployment1:591 day ago -
US-Iran war: Ayatollah Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin after months-long delay2:063 days ago -
Global National: July 322:353 days ago -
Toronto hosts final World Cup match, as Canada prepares for Round of 162:034 days ago -
Miracle rescue: Venezuelan man found alive after 8 days under rubble2:053 days ago
Politics
-
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: July 611:255 hours ago -
Global News at 5:30 Durham: July 610:475 hours ago -
Iran holds funeral for its slain, former leader in Tehran2:026 hours ago -
Business Matters: Federal employees in Canada returning to office four days a week2:0210 hours ago -
Minister Lightbound announces new measures of Buy Canadian policy3:5610 hours ago -
U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra dishes on Gordie Howe Bridge, Alberta separatism and more25:2810 hours ago -
Warning of murky water amid issues with wastewater treatment plant2:051 day ago -
White Rock business blindsided by hefty tax bills2:231 day ago -
Alberta separation referendum looms over Calgary Stampede2:0210 hours ago -
Carney, Trump heading to Ankara as Turkey preps for annual NATO summit this week0:3310 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: Some Canadians left feeling betrayed after MAID denies mental illness access2:2210 hours ago -
BC nurses’ strike highlights strain on rural healthcare4:5610 hours ago -
Emergency room closures at three Interior B.C. hospitals1:5610 hours ago -
Health Matters: Heat wave causing concern during the World Cup2:193 days ago -
COPD affects an estimated 2 million Canadians5:523 days ago -
UCalgary researchers develop new cancer treatment2:054 days ago -
Is your kid a picky eater or is it something more serious?5:444 days ago -
Mosquito repellent in short supply amid wet Edmonton weather1:435 days ago -
B.C. nurses are on the verge of job action after issuing 72-hour strike notice4:546 days ago -
Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre closing2:181 week ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Stranger attack victim speaks out after release of suspect2:313 days ago -
More details about extortion-related convictions2:183 weeks ago -
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says it has evidence dozens of children died at residential school1:512 months ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:232 months ago -
Justice dismisses attempts to block disposal of Robert Pictkon evidence2:042 months ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:582 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:384 months ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:305 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:135 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:027 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:597 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3714 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4921 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0525 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2533 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0044 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5747 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1547 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1251 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3845 months ago