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Medical Emergencies
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The standard emergency number is the same as the US. Call 911 for police, fire or ambulance. It is always a good idea to buy travel insurance before you leave. It will covered you for most accidents and British Columbia Medical provide a good and efficient medical services.

Essential Services in BC:
Vancouver General Hospital
Childrens & Womens Health Centre
Burnaby Hospital
Delta Hospital
Lions Gate Hospital
Canadian Diabetes Association
BC Cancer Agency

Some of the numbers below do not charge any fee. Your hotel or motel should provide you with a list of the numbers below. If not, refer to the BC Yellow Pages for a complete listing.

We are not responsible for any change in address and contact number at the time of writing.

Air or Marine Emergency (NO CHARGE) Phone: 1800-567-5111 BC Gas Leaks & Odours Phone: 1800-663-9911 Crime Stoppers (Tips Line) Phone: (604) 669-8477 Crisis Centre (For Persons in Emotional Crisis) Phone: (604) 872-3311 Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Goods Spill, Tsunami Phone: (24 hours) 1800-663-3456 or (Provincial Emergency Program Information) (604) 586-4390 Forest Fire Reporting Only (NO CHARGE) Phone: 1800-663-5555 Helpline for Children (Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect) Phone: 310-1234 Poison Control Centre Phone: (604) 682-5050 or (604) 682-2344 Power Outages & Emergencies Phone: 1888-769-3766 R.C.M.P Coastal Watch/Airport Watch Phone: 1888-885-6655 Sexual Assault Centre (For Victims of Sexual Assault) Rape Crisis Centre Phone: (604) 255-6344 or (604) 254-6268 Rape Relief Phone: Phone: (604) 872-8212 Dental Emergencies College of Dental Surgeons of BC (Homepage) The College of Dental Surgeons can refer you to the appropriate dentist in the case of a dental emergency. Most dentists provide a number for after-hours emergencies. Emergency Road Service British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) Membership is required but they will provide roadside assistance to travelers. Be sure to have your travel insurance and license with you in case your car breaks down. Animal Emergency British Columbia Society for the Prvention of Cruelty to Animal (BCSPCA)

Non Emergency Numbers
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1. Burnaby Area
   • Police Phone: (604) 294-7922
   • Fire DepartmentPhone: (604) 294-7190
   • Ambulance Phone: (604) 872-5151

2. University Endowment Lands
   • Police Phone:(604) 224-1322
   • Fire Department Phone: (604) 665-6000
   • Ambulance Phone: (604) 872-5151

3. Vancouver
   • Police Phone: (604) 717-3321
   • Fire Department Phone: (604) 665-6000
   • Ambulance Phone: (604) 872-5151

Chiropractors

For more information on chiropractors in BC, visit BC College of Chiropractors

Drug Stores and Pharmacies

Some of the stores listed below are franchises such as London Drugs and Shoppers Drug Mart. Most are found within major shopping malls and supermarkets such as Safeway or Zellers.

For more information, visit College of Pharmacists of BC

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