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B.C. ambulance service overhauled to improve response times, job security

B.C. ambulance service overhauled to improve response times, job security

VICTORIA — British Columbia is overhauling the ambulance service to reduce wait times for the most serious 911 calls after complaints about long delays during medical emergencies, the health minister says.
Two North Vancouver girl guides donate adorable handmade dog toys to BC SPCA

Two North Vancouver girl guides donate adorable handmade dog toys to BC SPCA

There were some happy dogs at the BC SPCA West Vancouver branch when they saw these cute stuffies.
Murder-for-hire conspiracy conviction upheld

Murder-for-hire conspiracy conviction upheld

Murderer wanted trial witness killed, mother shot instead
B.C. vows to overhaul ambulance service after deadly heat wave

B.C. vows to overhaul ambulance service after deadly heat wave

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province would provide immediate funding to hire dozens of new paramedics and dispatchers as the ministry moves to 'renew' the ambulance service for the 21st century.
Shipping tool aims to improve marine safety

Shipping tool aims to improve marine safety

Clear Seas project compiled 140,000 reports of vessels involved in marine mishaps
Wildfires near 100 Mile House prompt evacuation orders and alerts

Wildfires near 100 Mile House prompt evacuation orders and alerts

Three wildfires of note in area
Wildfire smoke to affect much of B.C. until fall: meteorologist

Wildfire smoke to affect much of B.C. until fall: meteorologist

VANCOUVER — Much of central and eastern British Columbia is under a special weather bulletin warning of smoky skies as wildfires rage across the province.
Animal advocacy group takes B.C. to court over chinchilla fur farm licence

Animal advocacy group takes B.C. to court over chinchilla fur farm licence

According to a petition, documents obtained by the animal advocacy group indicate the farm did not have a health management plan, which is required by law in B.C.
Kelowna man feels lucky to be alive after crane collapse

Kelowna man feels lucky to be alive after crane collapse

Many, including Curtis Baszuki, are still in shock following Monday's tragedy in downtown Kelowna.
Warning about aggressive coyotes after toddler attacked, bitten, in Stanley Park

Warning about aggressive coyotes after toddler attacked, bitten, in Stanley Park

VANCOUVER — A two-year-old girl is recovering from bite wounds after she was attacked by a coyote while walking through Stanley Park, in Vancouver. The Conservation Officer Service says it happened around 9:30 p.m.