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Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Friday, July 04, 2025.
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'That's not acceptable': No ambulance service in Stewart, B.C., has mayor demanding answers

July 4 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The small northern town of Stewart, B.C., is without ambulance service until further notice, drawing concerns from the district's mayor and the paramedics union. B.C. Emergency Services says "some" shifts have been filled.

Island Health launches estimated ER wait times website

July 4 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The webpage launched on July 3 and also includes information about other resources available for people seeking same-day care, like the region's urgent primary care centres.

Women's sports are booming. Why now?

July 4 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The rise across all women's sports has been steadily gaining momentum in recent years. From soccer, to hockey, to volleyball, women's sports are experiencing a record-shattering surge like never before.

City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend

July 2 , 2025 at 05:19:08 p.m. PDT • :

The City of Victoria says it will address 'public disorder' in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.

Border crossings from B.C. to Washington state down for 5th consecutive month

July 3 , 2025 at 01:12:34 p.m. PDT • :

Southbound travel from B.C. into Washington state was down 43 per cent in June compared to the same time last year, as Canada and the U.S. continue to work on a trade deal.

July 3 , 2025 at 11:25:29 a.m. PDT • :

Sparks from RCMP trailer ignited wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say police

July 4 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school

July 3 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

A drunk driver killed her 13-year-old brother, but this woman still drove drunk. Why?

July 3 , 2025 at 01:58:53 p.m. PDT • :

2 people arrested amid investigation into extortion of South Asian businesses

July 2 , 2025 at 01:51:23 p.m. PDT • :

Kamloops mayor claims a journalist assaulted him. The journalist says it was a pat on the shoulder

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