Tag: First Responders

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Association says their staff are tired and suffering from mental illness both off and on the job.

Free fares for first responders honouring slain Abbotsford officer

News Patrick Grapes -
BC Ferries is offering free rides for emergency first responders. They’re for those who plan on attending Constable John Davidson’s...

Fentanyl workshops to be held across the province

News Justin Goulet -
A series of workshops is being held throughout the province in partnership with the Justice Institute of British Columbia...

Fire fighters receive new accreditation

News Justin Goulet -
Auxiliary fire fighters in Powell River have added some new credits to their resume. Department Chief Terry Peters says...

Remembering 9/11

News Justin Goulet -
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks. Trish Greenwood with the Powell River Fire Department says...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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