Life on the Line: Etobicoke Stabbing Leaves Man in Critical Condition — Why First Aid Skills Matter More Than Ever
TORONTO — A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in an Etobicoke condo building late Sunday night. Emergency crews were called to the area of The Queensway and Zorra Street, just east of Kipling Avenue, shortly before 10 p.m. following reports of a stabbing.
When officers entered the building, they found a man in his 40s suffering from a severe stab wound to the chest and no vital signs.
The full original news report can be found here:
👉 Stabbing in Etobicoke sends one man to hospital in critical condition
A Race Against Time
Paramedics immediately started CPR, working quickly to restore his heartbeat. Their efforts were successful, and the man was revived before being transported on an emergency run to hospital in life-threatening condition.
According to police, one individual who was with the victim is currently being interviewed. No suspect information has been released at this time.
This incident underscores how quickly a normal evening can turn into a critical medical emergency.
Why First Aid and CPR Training Save Lives
The first few minutes after a major trauma—such as a stabbing, severe bleeding, or cardiac arrest—are the most important. Without immediate intervention, the chance of survival drops rapidly.
Early first aid can:
-
Slow or stop life-threatening bleeding
-
Maintain breathing during cardiac arrest
-
Double or even triple survival rates with early CPR
-
Provide crucial stabilization until EMS arrives
Emergencies can happen anywhere: at home, on the street, at work, or in your own building. Knowing what to do makes all the difference.
If you want to gain the confidence to act in an emergency like this, consider training in CPR and AED use.
👉 Learn more here: https://firstaidcalgary.ca/cpr-courses/
Take Action Today: Learn to Save a Life
By enrolling in First Aid and CPR training, you gain practical, life-saving skills that every household and workplace can benefit from. Whether faced with sudden cardiac arrest, major bleeding, or another emergency, your response could determine someone’s outcome.
👉 Register for First Aid or CPR training today.
Helpful Resources to Build Your Skills
Learn more about CPR, bleeding control, and emergency care:
Serving Calgary and the surrounding areas the lowest priced, highest quality OH&S approved first aid training, CPR and food safety courses for over 15 years!
Support locally-owned and Canadian-operated businesses, with no partnerships or links with American corporations.