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			<title>Amy Chris Wins Employee Award</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2012-archive/amychrisemployeeaward.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service Paramedic Amy Chris of Hosmer, B.C. received one of four provincial awards presented annually as part of the BCAS Employee Recognition program. Chief Operating Officer Les Fisher praised her as "a unanimous choice" for the Tony Sunderland Memorial Plaque of Pride. 
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			<title>Sechelt Teenager Saves his Dad with CPR</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2012-archive/sechelt-teenager-saves-his-dad-with-cpr.html</link>
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				On January 12, 2012, British Columbia Ambulance Service Paramedics at Sechelt, B.C. Emergency Station will recognize the split-second, life-saving actions of 19-year old Paul Jensen. The Sechelt youth will receive the Vital Link Humanitarian Medal for saving his father's life by performing successful cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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			<title>BCAS and BC Children's Hospital provide tips to keep kids safe during the holidays</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/holiday_safety_tips.html</link>
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				The holidays can be fun, but they can present unique concerns when it comes to kids' safety.  
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			<title>Halloween Safety Tips from BC Ambulance Service and BC Children's Hospital</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/halloween-safety-tips.html</link>
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				BCAS and BC Children's provide tips for parents to keep little ghosts and goblins safe and happy this time of year. <br/>
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			<title>Children and Drivers Reminded to be Road Smart</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/road-smart-news-item.html</link>
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				Unit Chief Marilyn Oberg and paramedic Blake Kendon participated in a Bike Safety public service announcement and demonstration, in Vancouver.
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			<title>Interior Families Benefit From Dedicated Air Ambulance</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/interior_families-benefit-from-dedicated-air-ambulance.html</link>
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				<br/>Premier Christy Clark announced today that dedicated helicopter air ambulance service will begin serving the Central Interior immediately to ensure faster service for critically ill or injured Interior patients, leading to better outcomes.<br/>Last summer's trial period has shown that a dedicated helicopter air ambulance service improves patient care.
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			<title>BCAS Presents Eight Vital Link Medals for Life Saving Actions</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/bcas_presents-eight-vital-link-medals-for-life-saving-actions.html</link>
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				On August 26, 2011, BCAS Acting Vice President of Medical Programs, Dr. Steven Wheeler, Superintendent Randy Hansen, and attending paramedics, EMDs and Call Takers presented Vital Link medals to eight exceptional Lower Mainland residents who provided assistance during a medical emergency which ultimately helped save the life of a family member or a stranger.<br/>
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			<title>Paramedics Recognize Chilliwack Residents for Lifesaving Actions</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/paramedics_recognize_chilliwack_residents_for_lifesaving_actions.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) presented Vital Link medals to two Chilliwack residents who helped save the life of a stranger by performing cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 
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			<title>BCAS Paramedics Get New Uniform and New Look</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/bcas_paramedics_get_new_uniform_and_new_look.html</link>
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				Over 3,600 BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics and dispatchers traded in their traditional white and blue uniforms for an all blue uniform this morning.
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			<title>BC Ambulance Service's Response to Vancouver Riots</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/bc-ambulance-services-response-to-vancouver-riots.html</link>
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				Following the Stanley Cup Final in Vancouver, BC, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS), the provincial ambulance service, was kept busy and attended more calls than any single event in BCAS history.
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