B.C. paramedics say staffing nears 'critical' levels, affecting response times

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B.C. paramedics say staffing nears 'critical' levels, affecting response times
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The union representing almost 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia is sounding an alarm on staffing levels “reaching critical” in the province.

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