Smoke alarms can cut risk of death by 50 per cent, but not enough homes in B.C. have them
Ascent Helicopters to purchase 7 new aircraft to be located in major B.C. centres
Head of BC Wildfire Service expects fire hazard to spread from the north to southern regions
Permanent on-call wage increase, new $1,000 mental health benefit among changes
No cars damaged when parkades come crashing down near row of homes alongside the Island Highway
No one was injured in the multi-vehicle crash on Highway 5
Members will decide whether to ratify it or not over coming weeks
Dispatchers also heard from callers with car troubles and someone who got their phone stuck in a bench
Reminder comes amidst rise in false emergency calls being sent by Apple products
Neighbours cutting grass, playing video games among nuisances
The Union of Ambulance Paramedics in B.C. say Kelowna could experience longer wait times.
Almost 200 homes in Dease Lake will have to fend for themselves in case of fire
UBCM delegates pass special resolution calling for more government support as ERs face closures
Worker retention remains a major problem because of low wages and burnout
Premier says the government is working with firefighters as well as the paramedics union
BC Emergency Health Services will work with patient care quality office to reach out to the family
Temporary ER closure in Merritt latest in a series due to staffing issues
