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			<title>Southern Interior to get Helicopter Ambulance Pilot</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/southern-interior-to-get-helicopter-ambulance-pilot.html</link>
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				Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon launched an eight-week pilot project for a dedicated helicopter air ambulance that will transport critically ill or injured patients in the southern Interior. 
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			<title>Sunrise Summer Kicks-Off</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/sunrise-summer-kicks-off.html</link>
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				The 9th annual Sunrise Summer Kick-off and Hastings Sunrise Safety Fair was once again a big hit.
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			<title>Paramedics Role up their Sleeves for Sirens of Life</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedics-role-up-their-sleeves-for-sirens-of-life.html</link>
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				On July 6, Canadian Blood Services launched its annual 'Sirens For Life' blood donor campaign.
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			<title>BCAS Participates in Bike to Work Week</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-participates-in-bike-to-work-week.html</link>
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				BCAS employees in Victoria left their cars at home last week during Bike to Work Week.
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			<title>BCAS Holds Cycling Time Trials</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bcas-holds-cycling-time-trials.html</link>
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				BCAS is holding cycling time trials to fill vacancies on the Lower Mainland paramedic Bike Squad prior to the busy summer season.
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			<title>New Members Added to Elite Infant Transport Team</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/new-members-added-to-elite-infant-transport-team.html</link>
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				Six new paramedics are joining BC Ambulance Service's Infant Transport Team. 
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			<title>BCAS Lends a Hand at McHappy Day</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-lends-a-hand-at-mchappy-day.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedics volunteered their time to assist McDonald's Restaurants with another successful McHappy Day.
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			<title>BCAS Celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bcas-celebrates-emergency-medical-services-week.html</link>
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				BCAS celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week, May 16-22.
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			<title>Paramedics Honoured at Richmond 9-1-1 Awards</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedics-honoured-at-richmond-911-awards.html</link>
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				Several BC Ambulance Service paramedics were honoured at the 8th Annual Richmond Chamber of Commerce 9-1-1 Awards.
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			<title>Mill Bay Paramedic Reunited with Young Patient</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/mill-bay-paramedic-reunited-with-young-patient.html</link>
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				Mill Bay paramedic gets a surprise visit from a young patient
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			<title>Paramedic Ascends Kilimanjaro for Alzheimer's Society</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedic-ascends-kilimanjaro-for-alzheimers-society.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedic supports Ascent for Alzheimer's 2010.
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			<title>BCAS Key to Success of Olympics</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-key-to-success-of-olympics.html</link>
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				BCAS members play key role in 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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			<title>BCAS Staffer Helps Tsunami Ravaged Samoa</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-staffer-helps-tsunami-ravaged-samoa.html</link>
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				BCAS employee gives back in Samoa.
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			<title>Young BC Heroes Honoured With Bravery Awards</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/young-bc-heroes-honoured-with-bravery-awards.html</link>
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				BCAS awards two Vital Link awards for courage under fire.
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			<title>Paramedics Support Children's Charity Telethon</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedics-support-variety-telethon.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedics participated in the annual Variety- the Children's Charity telethon.
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			<title>Bystander CPR Saves Paramedic's Life</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bystander-cpr-saves-paramedics-life.html</link>
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				Staples employees saves Cranbrook paramedic.
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			<title>Awards Presented to Ice Rink Life Savers</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/awards-presented-to-ice-rink-life-savers.html</link>
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				BCAS presented two deserving bystanders with Vital Link Awards. 
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			<title>Meet EMA Bursary Recipient Mike Acton</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/meet-ema-bursary-recipient-mike-acton.html</link>
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				A profile of EMA bursary recipient Mike Acton.
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			<title>Recognizing Long-standing Service and Commitment</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/recognizing-long-standing-service-and-commitment.html</link>
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				BCAS staff were recognized for their years of outstanding of service during the Government Long Service Awards.
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			<title>Personal Experiences Inspire BCAS Tour Riders</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/personal-experiences-inspire-bcas-tour-riders.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedics were invited to participate as Tour Riders on the Tour de Coast, Tour de Valley and Tour de North teams.
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			<title>BCAS Staff Rally to Tame Forest Fires</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/bcas-staff-rally-to-tame-forest-fires.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedic, dispatch, management, facilities and information technology staff joinned forces to help fight forest fires.<br><br><br>
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			<title>BCAS Attends 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-attends-911-memorial-ceremonies.html</link>
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				In remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy, BCAS paramedics participated in 9/11 memorial events.
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			<title>BCAS Tour Riders Visit Camp Goodtimes</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-tour-riders-visit-camp-goodtimes.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedics visited the Canadian Cancer Society's Camp Goodtimes along with other riders from the Tour de Coast.
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			<title>BCAS Supports Sirens for Life Challenge</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-supports-sirens-for-life-challenge.html</link>
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				BCAS is participating in the Canadian Blood Services annual Sirens for Life Challenge.<br>
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			<title>Paramedic Trivia Challenge Raises $12,000 </title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedic-trivia-challenge-raises-12000.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedics raised $12,000 for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation through an annual trivia night. <br>
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			<title>Paramedics Praised for Role in Child Abuse Prevention</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedics-praised-for-role-in-child-abuse-prevention.html</link>
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				The Ministry of Children and Family Development is crediting paramedics with helping keep BC's children safe.
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			<title>Hope Floats this Summer</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/hope-floats-this-summer.html</link>
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				This summer BCAS employees Don Lowther, Russ Taggart, Tina Dixon and Karen Benner will support the 2nd Annual Kayak for a Cure Victoria.
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			<title>No CPR Form</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/no-cpr-form.html</link>
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				Information on the No CPR program, a joint initiative with the BCAS, the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation, the Ministry of Health Services and the BC Medical Association.
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			<title>BCAS Participates in Memorial Tournament</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-participates-in-memorial-tournament.html</link>
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				In May BCAS participated in the 7th Annual Constable Jimmy Ng Memorial Ball Hockey Tournament. 
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			<title>Paramedics Prepared for H1N1 Flu Virus</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/paramedics-prepared-for-H1N1-flu-virus.html</link>
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				View a public health advisory regarding H1N1 (Human Swine) flu and common sense actions you can take to stay healthy.
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			<title>Essential Services Order Filed in BC Supreme Court</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/essential-services-order-filed-in-bc-supreme-court.html</link>
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				The BC Ambulance Service has asked the Labour Relations Board to file the Essential Service Order with the Supreme Court of BC to help ensure that the public continues to receive ambulance service. 
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			<title>Paramedics Honoured at 911 Awards</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/paramedics-honoured-at-911-awards.html</link>
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				On April 30, BCAS paramedics were recognized at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce 911 Awards.<br><br>
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			<title>Salt Spring Island Recognition Ceremony</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/salt-spring-island-recognition-ceremony.html</link>
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				A presentation was held on Salt Spring Island to recognize the EMS agencies that assisted with the fire at the Salt Spring Island ambulance station and the BCAS crews involved.
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			<title>Hockey Tournament Brings Paramedics Together</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/hockey-tournament-brings-paramedics-together.html</link>
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				On April 24 and 25, the BC Ambulance Service and CUPE Union 873 held the 7th Annual BC Paramedic Hockey Tournament. 
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			<title>Regulation Protects Emergency Workers' Safety</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/regulation-protect-emergency-workers-safety.html</link>
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				The Province is enhancing the safety of emergency workers by introducing new rules for BC drivers.
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			<title>New Ambulance Station in Elkford</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/new-ambulance-station-in-elkford.html</link>
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				On April 6, BCAS moved into a new ambulance station built by the District of Elkford as an addition to the existing Fire Hall.
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			<title>Province Honours Emergency Dispatchers</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/province-honours-emergency-dispatchers.html</link>
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				The Province proclaims April 8 to 15 as Emergency Service Dispatchers' Week.
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			<title>Ambulance Service Declared Essential During Strike</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/service-declared-essential.html</link>
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				The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) is reassuring the public that ambulance services affecting patients are considered essential services by law following job action initiated today by paramedics and dispatchers.
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			<title>Paramedics to Participate in Ride to Conquer Cancer</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/paramedics-to-participate-in-ride-to-conquer-cancer.html</link>
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				This June, BCAS paramedics will join thousands of fundraisers in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. 
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			<title>Paramedics Prepare for National Gold</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedics-prepare-for-national-gold.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service paramedics hope to repeat history this March, when they are set to face-off against Canada's finest at the 7th annual National Paramedic Competition.
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			<title>Employees Surpass Fundraising Target</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/employees-surpass-fundraising-target.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service employees from Prince George kept the tradition alive last December when they joined forces with Save on Foods for the second annual BCAS food drive in support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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			<title>Paramedics Join Partners to Support Seniors</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedics-join-partners-to-support-seniors.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service is playing a leading role in the launch of a new pilot project aimed at helping seniors reduce their risk of falls and injuries.
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			<title>BCAS Supports P.A.R.T.Y Program</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-supports-party-program.html</link>
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				In Prince George, BCAS paramedics are volunteering their time and expertise to help decrease the number of youth killed in alcohol-related incidents. 
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			<title>BCAS Recognize 10 Year Old Good Samaritan</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-recognize-10-year-old-good-samaritan.html</link>
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				The BC Ambulance Service presented a Grade 3 student with a Good Samaritan Award to recognize his quick actions in calling 9-1-1 for his sick grandmother.
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			<title>BCAS Participates in Career Options Fair</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-participates-in-career-options-fair.html</link>
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				On February 26, several BCAS employees volunteered at a recruitment display at the 6th Annual Richmond School District Career Options Fair.
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			<title>Prince George Paramedics Donate Blood</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/prince-george-paramedics-donate-blood.html</link>
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				BCAS paramedics from Prince George provided life-saving support to people in need by donating blood at their local Canadian Blood Services.
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			<title>Paramedics Recognize Husband's Greatest Gift of Love</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/paramedics-recognize-husbands-greatest-gift-of-love.html</link>
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				The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) presented a Chilliwack man with a Vital Link Award to recognize the lifesaving actions he demonstrated which saved his spouse's life.<br><br>
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			<title>Paramedics Recognize Couple's CPR Efforts</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/paramedics-recognize-couples-cpr-efforts.html</link>
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				BCAS Superintendent Buck Black presented Vital Link Awards to a North Vancouver couple who performed CPR to a regular customer at their IGA store. 
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			<title>Training Exercise Reinforces Skills</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/training-exercise-reinforces-skills.html</link>
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				BCAS participated in a Mock Casualty Incident in the community of Trail, providing paramedics with an opportunity to practice all the components of a field response.
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			<title>BCAS Paramedics Recognize Abbotsford Police</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-paramedics-recognize-abbotsford-police.html</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Wife Receives Recognition for Heroism</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>BC Paramedics Collect Socks for Homeless</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				BCAS paramedics in the Lower Mainland will fill an ambulance with over 3,000 socks and underwear for the homeless and disadvantaged in support of the High School First Responders SockWars. 
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			<title>10 Year Old Receives Recognition for Heroism</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) presented 10-year old Brodie Cumiskey with a Good Samaritan award to recognize his quick actions during a medical emergency. <br><br>
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			<title>Saving Lives Through Education</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				When seconds count, will you know what to do? This is the question BC Ambulance Service asked the public this November as part of CPR Month.
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			<title>Meeting the Challenge</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/4029/meetin-the-challenge.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service paramedics put their skills to the test this November at the annual BCAS Paramedic Games. 
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			<title>Four Recognized with Good Samaritan Awards</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				BC Ambulance Service recognized four Vanderhoof residents with Good Samaritan awards.
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			<title>High School Students Empowered to Save Lives</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				On November 28, two new schools joined the High School CPR program.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				BC Ambulance Service presented two women with Vital Link Awards to recognize their actions that saved the life of a seven-day old baby.
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			<title>Paramedics Accept Honours</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				Fourteen BC Ambulance Service paramedics and managers were recognized with EMS Exemplary Service medals.
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			<title>Truck Light Parade</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/truck-light-parade.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service is entering an ambulance in the Victoria Truck Light parade, to help raise money for local charities.
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			<title>Terrace Mock Incident</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/terrace-mock-incident.html</link>
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				On November 7, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics in Terrace participated in a multi-agency mock disaster training exercise.
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			<title>Media Advisory: CPR Demonstration - Cranbrook</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/ma-cpr-demo-cranbrook.html</link>
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				November is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) month and the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) is encouraging British Columbians to learn CPR.
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			<title>Media Advisory: CPR Demonstration - Victoria</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/ma-cpr-demo-victoria.html</link>
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				November is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) month and the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) is encouraging British Columbians to learn CPR.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/911-fasion-show.html</link>
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				This October, four BCAS paramedics participated in the 9-1-1 Fashion Show as part of the 8th Annual West Coast Women's Show.
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			<title>Backgrounder: Paramedic Games - Northern BC</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				Two paramedic teams from Northern B.C. Region will be facing off against their colleagues at the 2008 BC Ambulance Service Paramedic Games and Education Symposium.
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			<title>Backgrounder: Paramedic Games-Interior</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				Four paramedic teams from the Interior Region will be facing off against their colleagues at the 2008 BC Ambulance Service Paramedic Games and Education Symposium.
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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/backgrounder-paramedic-games-lm.html</link>
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				Seven paramedic teams from the Lower Mainland Region will be facing off against their colleagues at the 2008 BC Ambulance Service Paramedic Games and Education Symposium.
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			<title>Backgrounder: Paramedic Games-Vancouver Island</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				Two paramedic teams from the Vancouver Island Region will be facing off against their colleagues at the 2008 BC Ambulance Service Paramedic Games and Education Symposium.
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			<title>Paramedics Test EMS Skills</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/paramedics-test-ems-skills.html</link>
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				VICTORIA- The specialized life-saving skills of BC Ambulance Service paramedics will be showcased at the BCAS Paramedic Games and Education Symposium.
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			<title>Media Advisory: 9-1-1 Fashion Show</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/911-fasion-show.html</link>
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				ABBOTSFORD - Four BC Ambulance Service paramedics will join Emergency Medical Services partners in the 9-1-1 Fashion Show.
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			<title>Team Canada 2009</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/team-canada-2009.html</link>
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				On May 28, 2009 Team Canada will represent BCAS and Canada at the International EMS Competition and Conference.
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			<title>19 Recognized for Lifesaving Actions</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				The BC Ambulance Service held a special presentation at City Hall in Vancouver today to recognize nineteen individuals with BCAS Good Samaritan and Vital Link awards
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			<title>Long Service Awards</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/long-service-awards.html</link>
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				On September 30, over 100 BCAS employees received Long Service Awards, honouring over 25 years of service to the BCAS and other Ministry's within government.
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			<title>Ambulance Crew Raffles Art for Juvenile Diabetes</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/ambulance-crew-raffles-art-for-juvenile-diabetes.html</link>
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				When BC Ambulance Service paramedics in Fraser Lake are not performing their First Responder duties, they seek out other challenges in the community such as a raffle to raise funds for Camp Kakhamela.
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			<title>Brothers Recognized for Heroism</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/brothers-recognized-for-heroism.html</link>
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				The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) presented 11 year old Alexander and his eight year old brother, William with Good Samaritan Awards.
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			<title>Paramedic Hockey Teams</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/paramedic-hockey-teams.html</link>
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				Recently, BC Ambulance Service Executive Director for the Vancouver Island Region Shawn Carby dropped the puck to show his support for one of the region's hockey teams.
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			<title>2008 BC Senior's Games: Prince George</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/2008-bc-seniors-game-prince-george.html</link>
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				From September 10 - 13, BC Ambulance Service paramedics volunteered as medics at the BC Senior's Games, held in Prince George.
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			<title>CIBC Run for the Cure</title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/cibc-run-for-the-cure.html</link>
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				On October 5, BC Ambulance Service paramedics participated in the Run for a Cure in Nanaimo.
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			<title>Paramedics Gear Up for Cancer Research</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/4029/paramedics-gear-up-for-cancer-research.html</link>
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				This fall, paramedics participated as Tour Riders on the Tour de North, Tour de Coast team and Tour de Valley Cops for Cancer Tour teams.
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			<title>Improvements to BC Ambulance Service Billing Process</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/4029/improvements-to-bcas-billing-process.html</link>
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				Recently, the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) Finance Department has implemented a series of initiatives to help ensure patients have access to their ambulance invoice in a timely manner.
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			<title>Boost to Ambulance Resources</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/boost-to-ambulance-resources.html</link>
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				VANCOUVER - Lower Mainland patients will benefit from a $2-million investment in 20 new fulltime paramedic positions.
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			<title>CPR Training Saves a Life</title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/cpr-training-saves-a-life.html</link>
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				PORT COQUITLAM - The BC Ambulance Service presented two local lifeguards with Vital Link awards to recognize their life-saving actions after witnessing a man collapse poolside. <br><br>
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			<title>$345,000 in Student Awards Granted</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/345000-in-student-awards-granted.html</link>
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				Forty-nine recipients have been selected for the first award cycle of the Emergency Medical Assistant (EMA) Education Fund, a $5 million dollar bursary awards program established by the Ministry of Health Services in September 2007.<br><br>
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			<title>Ambulance Dispatcher Helps Couple Deliver Baby</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				GOLDEN - On August 6, 2008, Janine Dendy wasn't due to give birth for another month and thought she was having false labour when her and fianc&#233; Walter Hayton got a big surprise. 
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			<title>Tour de North Update</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/tour-de-north-update.html</link>
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				BC Ambulance Service paramedic Terry Mitchell has completed the approximately 864 km Tour de North ride, raising over $5,000 in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
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			<title>BC Ambulance Service Remembers Fallen Comrades</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				On September 11, BC Ambulance Service paramedics in the Lower Mainland took part in the 9/11 Memorial Ride, an annual event that sees Emergency Service personnel from Canada and the US ride to the Peace Arch boarder cross to pay tribute to the police, fire and ambulance personnel who lost their lives in the New York tragedy. <br>
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			<title>Safeway Saves a Life</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/45/safeway-saves-a-life.html</link>
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				The British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS)presented a Vital Link Award and two Good Samaritan Awards to local heroes today to recognize their actions in saving a life on July 1, 2008 at the Safeway store on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.
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			<title>Customer Thanks Staff for Saving His Life</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				RICHMOND- The British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) presented three Vital Link Awards and three Good Samaritan Awards to local heroes today to recognize their actions in saving a life. <br><br>
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			<title>BC Ambulance Service Vehicles Showcased in Langley</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				On September 5, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics participated in the Langley Cruise-In, one of the largest mixed car shows in Canada which draws cars and spectators from across Canada and the United States. 
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			<title>Tribute to the Fallen Memorial Initiative</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/tribute-to-the-fallen-memorial-initiative.html</link>
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				Sergeant Phillips, an instructor at the Canadian Forces Medical Service School/Canadian Forces Dental Services School in Borden, is launching an initiative to build a permanent memorial commemorating Health Services personnel killed in active duty since the Boer War. Phillips is requesting the support of Health Services Group from across Canada to help fund the creation of this tribute.<br><br>
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			<title>Funding Approved for New Revelstoke Station</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				REVELSTOKE - Health Services Minister George Abbott announced today that government is investing $2 million to build a new ambulance station in Revelstoke. <br><br>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				On August 3rd, BCAS paramedic Bob Noble successfully defended his title in the over 40 Masters category at the Modern Pentathlon Canadian Championships in Guelph, Ontario.<br><br>
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			<title>Paramedic Completes Run for Charity</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				On August 15, 2008, BC Ambulance Service paramedic Will Rogers completed a 350 mile run in support of the Servants Anonymous Society of Surrey (SASS), an organization devoted to raising awareness of the sexual exploitation of women and children in Surrey and helping these individuals rebuild their lives.<br><br>
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			<title>Kamloops Paramedics Recognized by their Peers</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) recognized employees from the Thompson, Cariboo and Kamloops Region with Employee Recognition Awards on August 14, 2008. <br><br>
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			<title>Paramedics Participate in Kid's Safe Day</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/paramedics-participate-in-kids-safe-day.html</link>
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				On July 27, 2008 BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) staffed a public education display at the City of Richmond Kid's Safe Day. Held at the South Arm Community Centre, this popular event is the largest one-day safety fair focusing on children's safety issues in BC. <br><br>
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			<title>Paramedics support the Richmond Multi-Fest</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/paramedics-support-the-richmond-multifest.html</link>
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				On August 9, 2008, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) personnel staffed a public education and recruitment display at the 23rd Annual Richmond Multi-fest, an annual celebration of diverse cultures held at King George Park in east Richmond, BC. 
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			<title>Hope Floats thanks to BC Ambulance Service Staff</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/3653/hope-floats-thanks-to-bc-ambulance-service-staff.html</link>
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				On August 10th, Information Management staff member Russ Taggart and Ambulance Fleet Supervisor Don Lowther joined 26 paddlers for the first Kayak for a Cure Victoria, to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.<br><br>
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			<title>Paramedics lend skills to Abbotsford Airshow</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				From August 8-10, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) participated in the Abbotsford Airshow as ground medics, bicycle medics and volunteers at a public education and recruitment display booth.
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			<title>Paramedics Participate in Abbotsford Airshow</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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				From August 8-10, BC Ambulance Service Critical Care and Infant Transport paramedics participated in the Abbotsford Airshow as ground medics, bicycle medics and volunteers at a public education and recruitment display booth.
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