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Members of ambulance paramedics union accept collective agreement

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The union representing more than 6,000 paramedics and dispatch staff said members have voted to ratify a new collective agreement.

B.C. paramedics union reaches agreement with province, averting strike

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The Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. said Friday it had reached an agreement in principle with the province after extensive negotiations.

B.C. ambulance paramedics, dispatchers vote in favour of strike

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The union representing thousands of ambulance paramedics and emergency dispatchers in British Columbia said a majority of members have voted in favour of strike action.

Paramedic shortage reaches critical levels in BC, says union

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A significant number of ambulances are now sitting empty, and BCEHS says it’s because staffing levels are approaching critical...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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