Podcasts about ambulance paramedics

BC economy, crime, and drug diversion going on in the province GUEST: John Rustad, BC Conservative Leader  Raising awareness of violence against paramedics campaign launches  GUEST: Corey Froese, Provincial Safety Director, Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers Of BC  Canadians looking to "buy Canadian" GUEST: Keri Kettle, Associate Professor of Marketing at Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics Union President & an active paramedic

On the Show today with Guest Host Rob Fai: How not to get lost in the woods during summer Ambulance Paramedics of BC launch #beprepared Summer Campaign CVMA calls for immediate resolution to Port of Vancouver labour dispute

Troy Clifford began his service career with the British Columbia Ambulance Service in 1988 and has worked in a range of patient care roles across BC including dispatching, training and education, emergency management, advocacy, and currently serves as a Unit Chief in Osoyoos, BC.He is a recipient of the BC Ambulance Service, Chief Operating Officer's Commendation for exemplary achievement for Leadership and Community Service, has held numerous elected and appointed union and pension trustee positions over the years and he currently serves as the President of the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia.Troy joins us on this episode to discuss the paramedic crisis in BC and how the recent collective agreement struck between the province and the union begins to address some of the issues exacerbating that crisis. He also weighs in on the sustainabilty of the provincial ambulance service model, and shares a paramedic's point of view on the early stages of the province's drug decriminalization experiment. Interested in a career as a paramedic or want to learn more? Click on the links below.British Columbia Emergency Health ServicesAmbulance Paramedics (and Dispatchers) of British Columbia Justice Institute of British ColumbiaShimona & Associates Mortgage Consulting Mortgage BrokerStrata Wealth & Risk Management Financial PlanningDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for listening! For more Team Ten Eight content, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn!

Jim VanderPloeg is a Primary Care Paramedic in Northern British Columbia and also one of the founders of the Prince George Relay For Life. In addition to being passionate about patient care, Jim is also a Critical Incident Peer team member, Co-Chair of OSH Committee and Driving Evaluator. Jim is the Northern Public Education Director for the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia and a strong advocate for mental health awareness. Jim considers himself happiest behind a camera photographing entertainment for the CN Centre. In fact, Jim captured some of the first Prince George Cougars games in history behind the lens. Motivated by two primary things in life, Jim strives to help others and make a difference. Jim tirelessly brings these to motivational factors into his career as a paramedic, as well as through volunteer activities and in his neighborhood. Jim has been a husband for 32+ years, dad to four amazing kids and is a true community difference maker.

Ep 429 - Sounding the Ambulance Alarm Guest: Troy Clifford By Stuart McNish   Imagine that a loved one in your family has fallen and hurt themselves. They can't move. You call 9-1-1 and ask for an ambulance to be sent to your home – at least, that's what you thought was the best way to care for your cherished family member. “Now, you can't help but wonder if an ambulance will arrive,” says Troy Clifford, the Provincial President of the Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of British Columbia union.   From the streets of Vancouver to Valemount and everywhere in between, calling for an ambulance and having one arrive in a timely and life saving manner is becoming iffy. Clifford says, “It's the service that is on life support and we're sounding the alarm.”  Simply put, paramedics are in the business of helping people when they are having one of the worst days of their lives.   Clifford says, “It's the system that is failing at the bureaucratic and operational levels; it's not because our members can't treat patients.”  The union says over 30% of staff are either off work getting treatment for PTSD or still working while traumatized and seeking treatment. The union is asking for public support, by asking you to go to SoundingTheAlarm.ca.   We invited Troy Clifford of the BC Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers Union to join us for a Conversation That Matter about one of our most precious public safety and healthcare services.

Bill 24, legislation to end a strike by employees of privately-owned ambulance companies, passed late last night. That was after hours of debate in an emergency sitting of the House of Assembly. It means more than 100 ambulance workers who were on strike since Friday will now be back on the job. Bill 24 met with some resistance from the provincial NDP, who blocked the proposed legislation twice yesterday. Also expressing concern over this is the province's Federation of Labour. Jessica McCormick is the group's president.

After a marathon negotiation session that lasted more than 16 hours, B.C. 's paramedics' union and the province's Health Employers Association have reached a tentative agreement. Guest:  Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - Are you a nostalgic person? A very popular Canadian brand is back! Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor 08:17 - After a marathon negotiation session that lasted more than 16 hours, B.C. 's paramedics' union and the province's Health Employers Association have reached a tentative agreement. Guest: Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC. 14:45 - B.C.'s positive 2022 employment gains may not be the welcome sign some would hope for, given the province's tight labour market. Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. 19:51 - In the first months of COVID, as successive waves of the virus necessitated lockdowns, cooped-up British Columbians turned to nature for solace — and sometimes found a traffic jam instead. Guest: David Leavers, Metro Vancouver's Division Manager of Visitor and Operations Services for Regional Parks 27:35 - The provincial government's Bridge Management Information System lists 2,973 bridges and 73 tunnels in BC alone!! And one White Rock-based author and photographer made it his job to document them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - US President Joe Biden has plans to mark the two-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Correspondent in Washington 06:29 - Thousands of British Columbians will soon benefit from the B.C. government's expansion of the B.C. PharmaCare program. Guest: Dr. Tom Elliott, Medical Director at BC Diabetes 14:58 - With all the news this week about surging cases in COVID with a new sub variant, and of course the update we got this week from E-Comm, on what's causing some of their delays, we can see that it will be another busy year for health care workers. Guest: Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC 19:43 - Is it possible that half of the Earth's glaciers will disappear this century? Guest: Dr. Brian Menounos, Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Northern BC and Canada Research Chair in Glacier Change

01:15 - The House Jan. 6 committee's final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol, concluding an extraordinary 18-month investigation into the former president and the violent insurrection two years ago. Guest: Jennifer Johnson, Global News Washington Reporter 09:17 - The backlog at YVR could take a week to clear. How does this happen to an airport? And especially to one that is usually competent at handling difficult situations Guest: John Gradek, faculty lecturer in the department of aviation management at McGill University 17:21 - Recapping the 2022 season of the Vancouver Whitecaps Guests: Colin Miller, Whitecaps colour commentator 24:10 - With the cold weather conditions and storm on the way, there are concerns for the homeless community as they struggle to find shelter and a place to keep warm Guest: Guy Felicella, Harm reduction advocate, overcame drug addiction 32:01 - Residents of B.C.'s South Coast should brace for a severe winter storm that will bring hazardous conditions, Environment Canada said Thursday. Guest: Ray Kerr, Manager of engineering operations at the City of Surrey 40:09 - Ambulance service in B.C.'s Lower Mainland had nearly 100 calls in queue waiting for assigned units Guest: Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC

00:00 - With the cost of living constantly on the rise due to inflation and high interest rates, Canadian generosity is hitting rock bottom. Guest: Jake Fuss, Associate Director of Fiscal Studies at Fraser Institute. 07:10 - BC's Seniors Advocate has released the 2022 Monitoring Seniors Report revealing the percentage of seniors living in the province has jumped 10 percent over the past five years. Guest: Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate. 15:40 - The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced as part of an annual review Thursday that the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages — commonly known to homebuyers and refinancers as the stress test — will not change from its current levels. Guest: Sharon Davis, Mortgage Planner at BlueTree Mortgages WEST 20:37 - One of British Columbia's most respected labour mediators has been called in to try and break an impasse in contract negotiations for the province's paramedics. Guest: Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC

A senior in Ashcroft died while waiting for the ambulance over the weekend. We'll hear from the mayor, and also from the Ambulance Paramedics & Emergency Dispatchers of B.C. about ambulance waits in the province and how to address the problem now. And in our second half, the City of Williams Lake is declaring its first official Pride Week. We'll talk about inclusivity in small towns.

Ch. 1: Conservative leadership debate Jean Charest spent the last official debate of the federal Conservative leadership race on Wednesday stressing that his experience as a political leader is what the party needs to unite. Guest: Alex Boutilier, Global News Senior National Politics Reporter Ch. 2: Lengthy delays during 9-1-1 calls Paramedics across Canada are struggling to answer emergency calls and provide care because of staff shortages and overcrowded hospitals, with people who are calling 911 in many regions of Canada facing lengthy delays, sometimes hours long, for ambulances – and further delays once they arrive at hospitals. Guest: Troy Clifford, Provincial President of Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC & is an active paramedic Ch. 3: Advocates say Vancouver park board blocked access to shade during heat wave A significant section in the southwest corner of CRAB park — much of the park's shady, treed area — has been fenced off since the spring. Guest: Fiona York, CRAB Park advocate Ch. 4: Police-reported sexual assaults up 15 per cent in British Columbia A new report from Statistics Canada shows police-reported sexual assaults went up 15 per cent in British Columbia in 2021 from the prior year. The rise in sexual assaults is not specific to the province, with the national rate rising 18 per cent, according to StatCan crime data for 2021 released on Tuesday. Guest: Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director of Battered Women's Support Services

The Prince Rupert fire department says it's being stretched to the limit responding to medical calls, as the city deals with a shortage of paramedics. Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. President Troy Clifford says the city should be pushing the province for more ambulance staffing.

Troy Clifford Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. Paramedic for the past 33 years sheds light on how Vancouver can just have only one ambulance available to serve the entire city

Victoria and Lower Mainland cities bracing for trucker convoy protests this weekend Lisa Helps, Mayor of Victoria joins us to discuss the latest convoy of truckers set to hit B.C.'s capital  Convoy enforcement: police are damned if they do, damned if they don't Tom Stamatakis, President of the Canadian Police Association examines how police handle protests and why the convoy is different from past protests within Canada  Just one ambulance was serving the City of Vancouver earlier this week, head of paramedics union says Troy Clifford Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. Paramedic for the past 33 years sheds light on how Vancouver can just have only one ambulance available to serve the entire city It's official: school sports tournaments are back! They're playing basketball! For more on the return of organized school tournaments, we check in with Paul Eberhardt, Chairperson for the BC High School Boys Basketball Tournament, and a coach at West Van Secondary Number of British Columbia homeowners deferring property taxes skyrockets With more on what's behind this is Paul Sullivan, Principal & Regional Leader for Ryan ULC, a global tax recovery firm.   Canadians are fed up: poll suggests support for governments is falling rapidly Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co polling company brings more on Canadian attitudes with the federal/provincial governments as we continue to move through the COVID pandemic 

Ch.1: As Omicron surges throughout our province, the paramedics who help transport those to the hospitals are also affected. This is leading to a staffing shortage among paramedics. Guest: Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC & an active paramedic Ch.2: The City of Vancouver had numerous breakthroughs in regards to new municipal laws, including the recycling fee and snow removal from sidewalks. Guest: Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver. Ch.3: How is the Omicron variant spreading across the border? Yesterday, the CDC put out a warning for Americans who wanted to vacation in Canada. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch.4: Starting on the 14th it is the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. You can taste different cuisines right here in Vancouver for a fixed price! Guest: Lucas Pavan, Dine Out Festival Manager.

Ch.1: U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to mark the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, gathering with lawmakers to remember the violent attack that has fundamentally changed the Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Ch.2: Environment Canada is forecasting between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow for Metro Vancouver and possibly up to 30 centimetres over Howe Sound and the Fraser Valley. How are emergency services responding? Guest: Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC & an active paramedic. Ch.3: With teachers and staff expected back in the classroom Tuesday, school districts are preparing for the likelihood of functional closures in the K to 12 system. Guest: Jatinder Bir, Acting President of the Surrey Teachers Association.  Ch.4: A new study recommends a price on housing inequity to stall home prices. Guest: Dr. Paul Kershaw, UBC Professor and founder of Generation Squeeze.

Ch.1: Looking back on 2021, a story that we've covered extensively on this show is the money laundering situation in BC. Guest: Sam Cooper, Global National Investigative Reporter. Ch.2: The holidays should be a booming time for most restaurants, but with the recent COVID surge, restaurants are continuing to struggle with a shortage of staff. Guest: Ian Tostenson, president of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, ride-sharing advocate Ch.3: The 2022 World Juniors hockey tournament was canceled Wednesday after multiple COVID-19 cases were found within the teams. Guest: Adam Laskaris, Daily Hive Toronto Sports Writer. Ch.4: How the arctic outflow has impacted emergency services Guest: Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC & an active paramedic. Ch.5: Reviewing the year of 2021.  What were people talking about and what were Canadians paying attention to over the past year. Guest: Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch.1: The British Columbia government has brought in a suite of new restrictions just before Christmas in an attempt to protect hospitals from a surge in Omicron COVID-19 cases. Guest: Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine(Moo-hah-jah-reen), an epidemiologist at the University of Saskatchewan. Ch.2: As cases climb in BC, we check in on BC paramedics who are on the front lines during high COVID surges. What type of stress are paramedics dealing with as cases continue to climb in BC. Guest: Troy Clifford, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC & an active paramedic Ch.3: With new COVID-19 restrictions taking effect this week, the B.C. government has committed to more support for ailing businesses. Guest: Anita Huberman, CEO Surrey Board of Trade. Ch.4: Players from the National Hockey League will not participate at next year's Beijing Winter Olympic Games amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, according to media reports. Guest: Squire Barnes, Global News BC Sports Director & Anchor. Ch.5: A new poll by Research Co. done on the holiday season reveals some key stats about how Canadians are feeling about this year just before Christmas. Guest: Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. Ch.6: The Lights of Hope fundraising campaign supports urgently needed equipment, life-saving research, and important community programs, like their virtual prenatal classes. Guest: Sarah Sawers, Cardiac nurse at St. Paul's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: B.C. indoor mask mandate to include children aged 5 and up To breakdown the new indoor mask mandate, that will include children ages 5 and up, is Richard Zussman, Global News reporter at the BC Legislature Future for Lyttonites still uncertain, 100 days after devastating fire Checking in on the community of Lytton with Jackie Tegart, MLA for Fraser-Nicola Are you prepared to pay $2 a litre for gas? $2 a litre for gas? How likely is it that prices will skyrocket at the pump? Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy has the answers.  Number of COVID-19 cases on a downward trend across Canada, so what will winter bring? Will this downward trend survive a Canadian winter? With more we check in with Dr. Brian Conway, Medical Director & Infectious Diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre Why are wait times for 911 callers still so high? A look at why 911 wait times are still so high throughout the lower mainland with Troy Clifford, Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. Paramedic for the past 33 years

A look at why 911 wait times are still so high throughout the lower mainland with Troy Clifford, Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. Paramedic for the past 33 years

Decision Canada: our election panel gives their final predictions On today's election panel:  Bill Tieleman - President of West Star Communications; Former political strategist for the BC NDP Mike McDonald - Chief strategy officer at Kirk & Co. and former chief of staff for Christy Clark Vancouver clinic is first in North America to offer medical-grade heroin Learn about the impact this has had on one patient's life.  Guest - Dr. Scott MacDonald - Lead physician at Providence Health Care's Crosstown Clinic Guest - “Woody B” - Patient at the clinic - whose real name we're keeping confidential Inside an Edmonton hospital facing the COVID crisis head-on Just how dire is the situation in Alberta?  Guest - Pauline Worsfold - Registered Nurse at the University of Alberta hospital in Edmonton  Many British Columbians are still facing long hold times on 911 calls Why is it that many British Columbians are still up against lengthy wait times when dialing 911?  Guest - Troy Clifford, Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. and Paramedic for the past 33 years There could be a repeat of June's heat dome as early as next year, UBCM hears One city councilor says over a dozen people died in his neighbourhood alone, during this past summers heatwave  Guest - Patrick Johnstone - New Westminster City Councillor Anti-vaccine protesters are targeting BC schools in latest disgraceful scenes Breaking News - we discuss the scenes in Salmon Arm with  Shelley Desautels  - Son was at a high school in Salmon Arm where these protesters actually got in to the school

Why is it that many British Columbians are still up against lengthy wait times when dialing 911?  Guest - Troy Clifford, Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. and Paramedic for the past 33 years

B.C.'s health minister says 24 ambulance stations in rural communities like Ashcroft, Barriere, Lillooet, Sicamous, and Clearwater will transition from on-call staffing to 24-hour service. There will also be eight new paramedics added to the City of Kamloops, part of 85 such positions meant for larger, urban communities. Troy Clifford is the president of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC and spoke to the announcement.

It's been a stressful seventeen months in our Province. With over 4500 paramedics and 270 medical dispatchers working around the clock to keep our communities healthy and safe, we forget about the sacrifices they make. Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC and Shelby Weber a full-time paramedic in Surrey join us to discuss the challenges of the job, top issues, and solutions on how to make the industry safer.

Outrage continues after Wednesday's protests at hospitals Reaction from Troy Clifford, Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. on yesterday's protests  Here's why the cost of your grocery bills is going up Why is your grocery bill going up? Sylvain Charlebois, Professor in Food Distribution and Policy at Dalhousie University explains.  The Jas Johal Show Political panel Federal election, vaccine passports and more Guest - Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. polling company Guest - Katy Merrifield, Vice-President of Wellington Advocacy, and Former Communications Director for Premiers Jason Kenney and Christy Clark  Stanley Park wasn't shut down for murderers, so it shouldn't be for coyotes either, councillor argues A Vancouver City Councillor reacts to the Stanley Park coyote attacks  Guest - Melissa de Genova, Vancouver City Councillor Vaccine passports ‘intensify discriminations against already marginalized groups', advocates say Guest - Ingrid Mendez, Executive Director at Watari Counselling and Support Services  The dangers of comparing vaccine passports to the Holocaust Ezra Shanken, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver explains the dangers of comparing vaccine passports to the Holocaust Local man is urging the public to bring back the 7pm cheer for healthcare workers Jawn Jang speaks to one Vancouverite looking to reignite the 7pm cheer for healthcare workers 

Reaction from Troy Clifford, Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. on yesterday's protests 

Troy Clifford, provincial president of the Ambulance Paramedics of B.C., says the changes to staffing are long overdue.

Guests on today's show include: Wayne Coulson - Pres & CEO - The Coulson Group Troy Clifford - Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. Andrew Gage - Staff Lawyer, West Coast Environmental Law See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1  Vancouver heatwave latest: how are our paramedics faring this time around? Guest - Troy Clifford - Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C.; Paramedic for the past 33 years Chapter 2  A BC woman who lost her sister and daughter to drugs speaks to Eric Another day another 5 to 6 people dead. What will it take? We hear these stats and numbers, but who are these beautiful souls that lost their lives because of lack of action from people in power? Eric Chapman chats with Kathy Calder, who lost a sister and daughter to drug poisoning Chapter 3  Political Panel Guests -  Mario Canseco -President of the Research Co. polling company Dianne Watts - Former Surrey Mayor and former MP Chapter 4  How to keep safe during heat and smoke in Metro Vancouver Guest - Michael Schwandt - Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer Chapter 5 The latest on BC's wildfire fight Guest - Jean Strong - Information Officer at the BC Wildfire Service Chapter 6 COVID-19: the journey we've all been on, and how we're processing it The Afternoons team assembles as they share their own personal journey through the pandemic. Join Jody Vance, Eric Chapman and Alan Regan. Chapter 7  Jody Vance speaks with federal Public Safety Minister, Bill Blair Guest - Bill Blair - Federal Public Safety Minister   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest - Troy Clifford - Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C.; Paramedic for the past 33 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Clifford, President of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC discusses how paramedics have been dealing with the pandemic, concerns around ambulance wait times and the impact that the opioid crisis is having on first responders.

Chapter 1: New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus. Guest: Dr. Peter Hotez, Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Chapter 2: Bit of a mixed weekend for us weatherwise but as we head into the warmer summer months - the nicer the weather, the greater the concern over B.C.’s wildfire season. What can we expect to see this summer, given our weather this spring? Joining us now for more on that is Mike Flannigan, professor of wildland fire at the University of Alberta.  Guest: Mike Flannigan, Professor with the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. Chapter 3: The gang conflict that has seen increasingly brazen shootings and murders across the Lower Mainland has now decisively spilled outside of the region’s borders. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun. Chapter 4: May 23 to 29, 2021 is Paramedic Services Week across Canada, a time to honour and recognize the work of ambulance paramedics. Guest: Troy Clifford, President of Ambulance Paramedics of BC. Chapter 5: A new book is out by a UBC Architecture Prof, about the housing distortions that happen when a city’s housing is designed to attract the global rich. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top stories today: Mistaken identity leading to outrage The VPD arrested an esteemed judge in a case of mistaken identity. Wally Oppal, a former judge, is incensed, and we speak to him.  Ambulance response times Lynda received an email from someone who claimed her husband was having a heart attack. 911 said it would take them two hours to send an ambulance, so she had to drive him herself. Is this indicative of a larger problem right now?  The chicken dance Yeah, you remember the chicken dance don't you? Do you know it was born in Canada?  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Retired judge arrested in case of mistaken identity And not just any judge, one with years of experience, and was the very first black judge elevated to B.C.'s superior court.  We talk to former judge Wally Oppal.  Chapter 2 The songs of summer As we approach the summer of 2021, Eric got to thinking, why do all summer songs kind of sound similar? Historically anyway.  Chapter 3 The psychological effects of the vaccine How did you feel after you got ‘the jab'?  Apparently for a lot of people its giving them ‘the feels'. We talk to psychologist Steve Joordens.  Chapter 4 911 response times hurting people  Lynda got a personal message from a listener, whose husband was in a dire situation recently, and 911 told them it would take up to two hours to arrive.  This is Mary's story. Then we hear what Troy Clifford thinks about this. He's the Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C, a Paramedic for the past 33 years Chapter 5 EYE ON OTTAWA: The liberal government sexual misconduct problem Trudeau has a big problem on his hands with the handling of the General Vance controversy. What do they do to rectify this? Also, why are they giving so much money to seniors, even if they don't need it? Chapter 6 The Chicken Dance! _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

Lynda got a personal message from a listener, whose husband was in a dire situation recently, and 911 told them it would take up to two hours to arrive.  This is Mary's story. Then we hear what Troy Clifford thinks about this. He's the Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C, a Paramedic for the past 33 years

Top stories today: BC Paramedics struggling We spoke to Troy Clifford with the BC Paramedics back in December, when he was raising concerns around burnout among staff. Well, clearly things have not gotten any better since then, with severe staffing issues. Jason Kenney vs Bigfoot You've likely heard rumblings of this story. Alberta's expensive energy war room went after a Netflix cartoon about the environment. Politically homeless Have you felt isolated, and alone in the political landscape? Well, you're not alone.  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Paramedics of B.C. majorly struggling We spoke to Troy Clifford in the past, he represents the Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. The last time we talked to him, it was about paramedics and burnout. Well, if staffing issues are any indication, this is not going to change any time soon. Chapter 2 A teacher's strategy on mask use Getting kids to wear masks can be difficult sometimes. Who woulda thought? One teacher had a trick that worked for her. We talk to Burnaby Teacher Jennifer Heighton.  Chapter 3 Jason Kenney's war on Bigfoot Not ACTUAL bigfoot, well maybe that too, but what we know is that his energy war room doesn't like a Netflix cartoon.   Chapter 4 Ever feel politically homeless? Meaning, none of the options in an election feel like they resonate with you or your views. We chat with John Ivison, a National Post columnist who presented this idea. Chapter 5 The rental landscape. Will it ever get better? Marc Lee, a senior economist at Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, doesn't think so anytime soon, at least when it comes to affordability. Chapter 6 How are bars doing on St. Paddy's day? Today's St. Patrick's day. A weird one in light of the pandemic we're faced with. How are bars doin'? Chapter 7 BC Firefighters prepared to pick up slack if required Can the BC Firefighters fill the void left by the understaffed paramedics of B.C.? _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

We spoke to Troy Clifford in the past, he represents the Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of B.C. The last time we talked to him, it was about paramedics and burnout. Well, if staffing issues are any indication, this is not going to change any time soon.

The union representing B.C. paramedics and emergency dispatchers says staffing shortages are at crisis levels and affecting ambulance service province-wide. The Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of B.C. say the province is dealing with an unprecedented level of vacant paramedic positions. On at least one shift last week, the union says, between 25 and 40 paramedic units were out of service throughout the night shift across the Sea to Sky, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley regions. Guest: Cameron Eby Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 BC homeowners aren't exactly exempt from the latest speculation tax Guest: Josef Filipowicz, Senior Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute Chapter 2 Did the drug-sniffing dog sit or not? Debate leads to man's acquittal in B.C. fentanyl bust Guest:  Kyla Lee, Lawyer Acumen Law Chapter 3 Empty homes tax triple Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart files motion improve exaction Guest:  Tom Davidoff, Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business Chapter 4 First-responder mental health the focus of first-ever B.C. conference Guest: Robert Parkinson, health and wellness director for the Ambulance Paramedics of BC Chapter 5 Local author speaking to eating disorder awareness through her own personal story Guest: Aeryon Ashlie, Author, fitness coach, media personality & single mom

Bike lanes in Vancouver are a thing for debate almost on a weekly basis.  Now the Ambulance service is pulling a bike lane, near the hospital, into the mix. Guest: Cameron Eby, Union President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC