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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.

There were some happy dogs at the BC SPCA West Vancouver branch when they saw these cute stuffies.

Murderer wanted trial witness killed, mother shot instead

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.

Clear Seas project compiled 140,000 reports of vessels involved in marine mishaps

Three wildfires of note in area

VANCOUVER — Much of central and eastern British Columbia is under a special weather bulletin warning of smoky skies as wildfires rage across the province.

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.

Many, including Curtis Baszuki, are still in shock following Monday's tragedy in downtown Kelowna.

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.