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Local educator steps up to prepare new paramedics
Quesnel Cariboo Observer
A veteran paramedic is helping train new responders as the province faces a growing staffing shortage. He draws on decades of experience to teach hands-on skills and guide students toward field readiness. His commitment highlights the rising demand for emergency workers. Read More
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Offload delays highlight strain across provincial health system
VOCM
Provincial paramedic leaders warn that hospital offload delays stem from systemwide bottlenecks. They say full nursing homes stall patient movement and leave ambulances tied up. Union officials add that addressing the issue will take time while ensuring emergency response remains supported. Read More
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Winnipeg faces scrutiny after 11-hour ambulance delay
Juno News
A Winnipeg man's fall on icy streets led to an 11-hour wait for an ambulance. City officials acknowledged staffing shortages that left multiple ambulances unavailable. The incident raises questions about emergency response capacity amid strained resources. Read More
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Opioid emergencies spike after prevention site is closed
Red Deer Advocate
Opioid‑related ambulance calls quickly climbed after Red Deer, Alberta, shut its overdose prevention site. Local firefighters link the surge to the loss of trained staff and reduced harm‑reduction funding. Officials say the closure left people using drugs without safer options. Read More
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