Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times
Videos
-
Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times
02:08 | August 25, 2022
-
Kelowna YMCA brings in EGYM
02:00 | January 13, 2026
-
Vernon trailer park residents raise safety concerns
02:07 | January 12, 2026
-
A shortage of neurology specialists is forcing Interior Health to pause many appointments
02:18 | January 8, 2026
-
Senior finds permanent housing
01:55 | December 16, 2025
-
Interior Health testing virtual emergency care
02:10 | December 11, 2025
-
Global News Okanagan 5:30: Dec. 4
11:13 | December 4, 2025
-
Tiny homes decision fallout
02:18 | December 3, 2025
-
Penticton votes against tiny homes project
02:20 | December 2, 2025
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 27
09:40 | November 27, 2025
-
B.C. AG calls for changes to federal laws governing intimate partner violence
02:04 | November 27, 2025
-
James Plover sentenced for assault and threats
02:12 | November 27, 2025
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 26
10:23 | November 26, 2025
-
Okanagan artists pull together to help parents facing postpartum depression
02:00 | November 26, 2025
-
Vernon area’s Goose Lake Range Park opens to public – with a warning
01:49 | November 20, 2025
-
Kelowna family donates house to charity
02:03 | November 18, 2025
-
New crisis response team coming to Kelowna for those experiencing mental health issues
02:29 | November 13, 2025
-
Okanagan animal sanctuary hit with avian flu
02:16 | November 10, 2025
-
Health Canada warning follows Kelowna raid
02:06 | November 7, 2025
-
Kelowna mother needing new liver calls out BC Transplant with time running out
02:28 | November 6, 2025
-
Education support for youth in care
02:07 | November 5, 2025
-
Penticton City Council postpones decision on tiny homes project
02:16 | November 5, 2025
-
Okanagan Halloween fireworks warning
02:15 | October 29, 2025
-
Vernon homeless encampment removed
02:24 | October 23, 2025
-
Plasma drive in memory of Kelowna teen
02:12 | October 21, 2025
-
IHA deals with more doctor resignations
02:42 | October 15, 2025
-
Kelowna indoor tennis facility delayed
01:47 | October 8, 2025
-
Accessible playground fundraiser in Summerland
02:09 | October 6, 2025
-
Air quality advisory for much of the Okanagan
01:59 | September 29, 2025
-
Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes
01:50 | September 26, 2025
-
Okanagan family hopes to raise awareness for prostate cancer
02:02 | September 23, 2025
-
Okanagan sees spike in Parvovirus cases
02:11 | September 16, 2025
-
Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times
02:08 | August 25, 2022
-
Kelowna YMCA brings in EGYM
02:00 | January 13, 2026
-
Vernon trailer park residents raise safety concerns
02:07 | January 12, 2026
-
A shortage of neurology specialists is forcing Interior Health to pause many appointments
02:18 | January 8, 2026
-
Senior finds permanent housing
01:55 | December 16, 2025
-
Interior Health testing virtual emergency care
02:10 | December 11, 2025
-
Global News Okanagan 5:30: Dec. 4
11:13 | December 4, 2025
-
Tiny homes decision fallout
02:18 | December 3, 2025
-
Penticton votes against tiny homes project
02:20 | December 2, 2025
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 27
09:40 | November 27, 2025
-
B.C. AG calls for changes to federal laws governing intimate partner violence
02:04 | November 27, 2025
-
James Plover sentenced for assault and threats
02:12 | November 27, 2025
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 26
10:23 | November 26, 2025
-
Okanagan artists pull together to help parents facing postpartum depression
02:00 | November 26, 2025
-
Vernon area’s Goose Lake Range Park opens to public – with a warning
01:49 | November 20, 2025
-
Kelowna family donates house to charity
02:03 | November 18, 2025
-
New crisis response team coming to Kelowna for those experiencing mental health issues
02:29 | November 13, 2025
-
Okanagan animal sanctuary hit with avian flu
02:16 | November 10, 2025
-
Health Canada warning follows Kelowna raid
02:06 | November 7, 2025
-
Kelowna mother needing new liver calls out BC Transplant with time running out
02:28 | November 6, 2025
-
Education support for youth in care
02:07 | November 5, 2025
-
Penticton City Council postpones decision on tiny homes project
02:16 | November 5, 2025
-
Okanagan Halloween fireworks warning
02:15 | October 29, 2025
-
Vernon homeless encampment removed
02:24 | October 23, 2025
-
Plasma drive in memory of Kelowna teen
02:12 | October 21, 2025
-
IHA deals with more doctor resignations
02:42 | October 15, 2025
-
Kelowna indoor tennis facility delayed
01:47 | October 8, 2025
-
Accessible playground fundraiser in Summerland
02:09 | October 6, 2025
-
Air quality advisory for much of the Okanagan
01:59 | September 29, 2025
-
Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes
01:50 | September 26, 2025
-
Okanagan family hopes to raise awareness for prostate cancer
02:02 | September 23, 2025
-
Okanagan sees spike in Parvovirus cases
02:11 | September 16, 2025
Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times
Description
August 25, 2022
The Healthcare system has been heavily impacted by low staffing levels. This includes paramedic shortages throughout the southern interior. As Jasmine King explains, this is delaying how long it takes for ambulances to arrive on scene.
-
Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times02:08 | August 25, 2022 -
Kelowna YMCA brings in EGYM02:00 | January 13, 2026 -
Vernon trailer park residents raise safety concerns02:07 | January 12, 2026 -
A shortage of neurology specialists is forcing Interior Health to pause many appointments02:18 | January 8, 2026 -
Senior finds permanent housing01:55 | December 16, 2025 -
Interior Health testing virtual emergency care02:10 | December 11, 2025 -
Global News Okanagan 5:30: Dec. 411:13 | December 4, 2025 -
Tiny homes decision fallout02:18 | December 3, 2025 -
Penticton votes against tiny homes project02:20 | December 2, 2025 -
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 2709:40 | November 27, 2025 -
B.C. AG calls for changes to federal laws governing intimate partner violence02:04 | November 27, 2025 -
James Plover sentenced for assault and threats02:12 | November 27, 2025 -
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 2610:23 | November 26, 2025 -
Okanagan artists pull together to help parents facing postpartum depression02:00 | November 26, 2025 -
Vernon area’s Goose Lake Range Park opens to public – with a warning01:49 | November 20, 2025 -
Kelowna family donates house to charity02:03 | November 18, 2025 -
New crisis response team coming to Kelowna for those experiencing mental health issues02:29 | November 13, 2025 -
Okanagan animal sanctuary hit with avian flu02:16 | November 10, 2025 -
Health Canada warning follows Kelowna raid02:06 | November 7, 2025 -
Kelowna mother needing new liver calls out BC Transplant with time running out02:28 | November 6, 2025 -
Education support for youth in care02:07 | November 5, 2025 -
Penticton City Council postpones decision on tiny homes project02:16 | November 5, 2025 -
Okanagan Halloween fireworks warning02:15 | October 29, 2025 -
Vernon homeless encampment removed02:24 | October 23, 2025 -
Plasma drive in memory of Kelowna teen02:12 | October 21, 2025 -
IHA deals with more doctor resignations02:42 | October 15, 2025 -
Kelowna indoor tennis facility delayed01:47 | October 8, 2025 -
Accessible playground fundraiser in Summerland02:09 | October 6, 2025 -
Air quality advisory for much of the Okanagan01:59 | September 29, 2025 -
Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes01:50 | September 26, 2025 -
Okanagan family hopes to raise awareness for prostate cancer02:02 | September 23, 2025 -
Okanagan sees spike in Parvovirus cases02:11 | September 16, 2025
-
Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times02:08 | August 25, 2022
-
Kelowna YMCA brings in EGYM02:00 | January 13, 2026
-
Vernon trailer park residents raise safety concerns02:07 | January 12, 2026
-
A shortage of neurology specialists is forcing Interior Health to pause many appointments02:18 | January 8, 2026
-
Senior finds permanent housing01:55 | December 16, 2025
-
Interior Health testing virtual emergency care02:10 | December 11, 2025
-
Global News Okanagan 5:30: Dec. 411:13 | December 4, 2025
-
Tiny homes decision fallout02:18 | December 3, 2025
-
Penticton votes against tiny homes project02:20 | December 2, 2025
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 2709:40 | November 27, 2025
-
B.C. AG calls for changes to federal laws governing intimate partner violence02:04 | November 27, 2025
-
James Plover sentenced for assault and threats02:12 | November 27, 2025
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 2610:23 | November 26, 2025
-
Okanagan artists pull together to help parents facing postpartum depression02:00 | November 26, 2025
-
Vernon area’s Goose Lake Range Park opens to public – with a warning01:49 | November 20, 2025
-
Kelowna family donates house to charity02:03 | November 18, 2025
-
New crisis response team coming to Kelowna for those experiencing mental health issues02:29 | November 13, 2025
-
Okanagan animal sanctuary hit with avian flu02:16 | November 10, 2025
-
Health Canada warning follows Kelowna raid02:06 | November 7, 2025
-
Kelowna mother needing new liver calls out BC Transplant with time running out02:28 | November 6, 2025
-
Education support for youth in care02:07 | November 5, 2025
-
Penticton City Council postpones decision on tiny homes project02:16 | November 5, 2025
-
Okanagan Halloween fireworks warning02:15 | October 29, 2025
-
Vernon homeless encampment removed02:24 | October 23, 2025
-
Plasma drive in memory of Kelowna teen02:12 | October 21, 2025
-
IHA deals with more doctor resignations02:42 | October 15, 2025
-
Kelowna indoor tennis facility delayed01:47 | October 8, 2025
-
Accessible playground fundraiser in Summerland02:09 | October 6, 2025
-
Air quality advisory for much of the Okanagan01:59 | September 29, 2025
-
Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes01:50 | September 26, 2025
-
Okanagan family hopes to raise awareness for prostate cancer02:02 | September 23, 2025
-
Okanagan sees spike in Parvovirus cases02:11 | September 16, 2025
Okanagan paramedic shortage increasing response times
Description
August 25, 2022
The Healthcare system has been heavily impacted by low staffing levels. This includes paramedic shortages throughout the southern interior. As Jasmine King explains, this is delaying how long it takes for ambulances to arrive on scene.
National News
-
U.S. transportation secretary asks air travellers to dress up1:479 hours ago -
Photojournalist Amber Bracken testifies in press freedom trial1:579 hours ago -
Trump says Iran killings ‘stopping,’ executions won’t happen2:027 hours ago -
Denmark, U.S. still disagree on Greenland’s future after White House talks2:007 hours ago -
‘People are frustrated’: First Nation leaders call for action amid Kashechewan’s water crisis1:549 hours ago -
What does Legault’s departure mean for Quebec’s separatists?2:587 hours ago -
Global National: Jan. 1422:049 hours ago -
Sit 30 minutes less to live longer: Research0:5111 hours ago -
‘Totally unacceptable’: Denmark, Greenland ministers rebuke Trump’s takeover rhetoric after meeting3:3511 hours ago -
Canada’s former Ambassador to China on PM Carney’s trip to Beijing10:1810 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Denmark, U.S. still disagree on Greenland’s future after White House talks2:007 hours ago -
Construction crane falls on train in Thailand, killing at least 322:0113 hours ago -
Denmark vows to increase military presence in Greenland after Trump says U.S. ‘needs’ the country4:3813 hours ago -
Carney in Beijing to reset Canada-China relations after turbulent decade2:0313 hours ago -
Carney meets Xi in China under ‘new foreign policy’2:069 hours ago -
François Legault announces resignation as Quebec’s premier1:0810 hours ago -
Trump casts doubt on renewing U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal: ‘Irrelevant to me’1:4013 hours ago -
Kiefer Sutherland arrested after allegedly assaulting ride-share driver4:3713 hours ago -
NASA sets possible launch dates for Artemis II moon mission1:591 day ago -
Iran protest videos trickle out despite internet blackout, as death toll passes 2,0002:081 day ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Jan. 1422:049 hours ago -
Global National: Jan. 1321:541 day ago -
Global National: Jan. 1222:062 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1121:593 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 1022:084 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 921:565 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 822:346 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 722:011 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 622:421 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 522:301 week ago
Trending
-
WestJet passenger says he was ‘fat-shamed’ by staff on flight to Mexico1:591 week ago -
NATO countries concerned about Arctic security as Trump pushes for Greenland ownership4:553 days ago -
Victims of man killed in Edgemont self-defence incident share harrowing stories1:478 hours ago -
ICE agents pull woman from car during Minneapolis protest1:2313 hours ago -
New WestJet policy surrounding wheelchairs affects family’s vacation2:212 months ago -
Michigan lawmaker says Ontario electricity surcharge last year didn’t hurt cross-border relations1:5213 hours ago -
WestJet passenger says airline wants them to ‘pay for the other leg’ in cramped airplane0:215 days ago -
How Donald Trump redefined Canada-U.S. relations in 20253:522 weeks ago
Canada
-
Murder trial begins for woman accused of fatally assaulting her friend’s 3-year-old son2:377 hours ago -
French renewable energy firm aims to develop offshore wind in Nova Scotia1:4813 hours ago -
Kashechewan First Nations evacuees arrive in Kingston2:2713 hours ago -
Iran’s embassy in Ottawa defaced by anti-regime protesters, one arrested1:1713 hours ago -
Manitoba premier asks Ford to reconsider Crown Royal boycott2:0113 hours ago -
Business Matters: Canadian telecom complaints still on the rise2:2513 hours ago -
Carney in Beijing to ‘recalibrate’ Canada-China relationship: Anand3:2013 hours ago -
Manwin Hotel lost to fire as crews battle to save neighbouring buildings0:4610 hours ago -
Canada’s canola producers watching as Carney heads to China for trade talks1:491 day ago -
Liberal gun buyback plan criticized after pilot program collects 25 firearms2:042 days ago
U.S. News
-
Denmark, U.S. still disagree on Greenland’s future after White House talks2:007 hours ago -
Michigan lawmaker says Ontario electricity surcharge last year didn’t hurt cross-border relations1:5213 hours ago -
Ohio dentist murders: Ex-husband ‘responsible’ for couple’s murders, police say2:4213 hours ago -
ICE agents pull woman from car during Minneapolis protest1:2313 hours ago -
Trump flips off Ford worker after ‘pedophile protector’ remark0:4916 hours ago -
Protests in Iran continue to escalate as the U.S. promises intervention17:2817 hours ago -
U.S. DOJ threatens to indict Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell2:032 days ago -
Missing surfer stranded on rocks rescued by U.S. Coast Guard in Puerto Rico0:543 days ago -
Protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through L.A. anti-Iran protest1:593 days ago -
Minneapolis ICE shooting: DHS Noem doubles down on defence of officer who killed Renee Good1:593 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Trump says Iran killings ‘stopping,’ executions won’t happen2:027 hours ago -
Denmark, U.S. still disagree on Greenland’s future after White House talks2:007 hours ago -
Canada’s former Ambassador to China on PM Carney’s trip to Beijing10:1810 hours ago -
Construction crane falls on train in Thailand, killing at least 322:0113 hours ago -
Carney in Beijing to reset Canada-China relations after turbulent decade2:0313 hours ago -
Carney meets Xi in China under ‘new foreign policy’2:069 hours ago -
Carney in Beijing to ‘recalibrate’ Canada-China relationship: Anand3:2013 hours ago -
Trump doubles down on CUSMA, says Americans don’t need it5:0010 hours ago -
‘We chooses Denmark,’ says Greenland’s PM ahead of talks with Vance, Rubio2:0115 hours ago -
Iran protest videos trickle out despite internet blackout, as death toll passes 2,0002:081 day ago
Politics
-
Strong reaction to Legault resignation2:027 hours ago -
Quebec premier François Legault resigns2:488 hours ago -
FOI shows more complaints from Surrey councillor to police chief2:129 hours ago -
Trump says Iran killings ‘stopping,’ executions won’t happen2:027 hours ago -
Denmark, U.S. still disagree on Greenland’s future after White House talks2:007 hours ago -
What does Legault’s departure mean for Quebec’s separatists?2:587 hours ago -
B.C. to officially end drug decriminalization pilot program1:597 hours ago -
Former BC NDP MLAs demand change to child care system2:0610 hours ago -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Jan. 1412:3011 hours ago -
Global News at 5:30 Durham: Jan. 1414:1712 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
New HPV screening improves early detection, but access gaps remain2:2717 hours ago -
WHO says countries should strengthen taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol2:042 days ago -
Alberta’s chief medical officer says respiratory viruses activity has ‘peaked,’ cases in ‘decline’5:202 days ago -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems2:213 days ago -
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month confronts Dementia stigma5:243 days ago -
Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan2:446 days ago -
People regain weight faster after stopping weight-loss drugs, study finds1:556 days ago -
UBC researchers tout stem cell breakthrough2:076 days ago -
Dry January gains momentum as Canadians kick off 2026 with a reset5:187 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Advocacy group fears Manitoba inmate being targeted by jail guards2:124 weeks ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:024 weeks ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:511 month ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:301 month ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:532 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:383 months ago -
Suspected extortion-related shootings continue to plague B.C.’s South Asian business community4:383 months ago -
Canada fails to deport Iranian regime member2:024 months ago -
Police defend handling of information on arrest overseas of wanted B.C. fugitive2:384 months ago -
‘ChatGPT was helping’: Kenyan human trafficking survivor reveals AI role in Myanmar scam centres2:524 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:591 month ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:379 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4916 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0520 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2527 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0038 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5741 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1542 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1245 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3839 months ago