The pedestrian escaped the incident with minor injuries
No one was injured in the multi-vehicle crash on Highway 5
Members will decide whether to ratify it or not over coming weeks
BCEHS says five ambulances were staffed in Vernon that day, but all were diverted to life-threatening calls
Dispatchers also heard from callers with car troubles and someone who got their phone stuck in a bench
Highway 97 through Lake Country has been closed due to a crash…
Residents of the building were forced from their homes about 2:30 a.m.
Reminder comes amidst rise in false emergency calls being sent by Apple products
Neighbours cutting grass, playing video games among nuisances
‘Both Salmon Arm and Vernon absolutely warrant an advanced life support unit,’ says paramedics union president
Last study was done in 2012
The Kelowna fire department said that Kelowna has not yet seen severe ambulance delays
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
Oliver is one of 31 B.C. communities to have its emergency resources expanded
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
