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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.
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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
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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.
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California town destroyed by 2018 fire raises $7,000 for Lytton residents

California town destroyed by 2018 fire raises $7,000 for Lytton residents

Mayor of Paradise has a message for Lytton evacuees: 'Don't give up'
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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.
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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.
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Thousands of dollars worth of firefighting equipment stolen near Castlegar

Thousands of dollars worth of firefighting equipment stolen near Castlegar

RCMP are looking to the public for help.
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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.
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Body of missing man recovered from crane collapse rubble in downtown Kelowna

Body of missing man recovered from crane collapse rubble in downtown Kelowna

WorkSafeBC, the BC Coroners Service and RCMP are continuing their concurrent investigations.
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Surrey council paves way for hospital development

Surrey council paves way for hospital development

Zoning changes will allow fast-tracking work: Mayor Doug McCallum
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