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Clarenville first responder receives life-saving award

Clarenville First Responder Receives Life-Saving Award After Reviving Colleague at Hebron GBS Site A Clarenville man has been formally recognized for his heroic actions that helped save a colleague’s life at the Hebron Gravity Base Structure site in Bull Arm. Adrian Tarrant, along with fellow responders Jamie Budden and Ashley Perham, received the prestigious St. […]

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CPR given to victim of weekend drowning incident

Tragic Weekend Drowning on the Muskoka River Underscores Need for CPR Training A weekend trip to the Muskoka River ended in heartbreak when a 21-year-old man drowned while swimming near Bracebridge. The incident occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. on July 21, prompting an urgent response from Bracebridge OPP and local emergency crews. A Sudden Emergency

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C.B.N. residents honored for performing CPR on woman in Carbonear

Local Heroes Honoured After Saving Woman’s Life at Carbonear Walmart Erin Hodder never imagined she would one day use her CPR training outside of her work as a pharmacist. Like many in her profession, she completed the training because it was required to administer injections. What she didn’t expect was that the skills she learned

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CPR given to man involved in early morning shooting ordeal

Man Fatally Shot Outside Toronto Bar After Early Morning Attack A tragic early morning shooting outside a bar on Danforth Avenue has left the community shaken, as police continue searching for suspects and potential witnesses. The incident happened shortly after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, when officers were called to 1232 Danforth Avenue after reports of

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Collins Bay inmate dead of an apparent drug overdose

Collins Bay Inmate Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose Amid Growing Prison Safety Concerns A 35-year-old inmate at Collins Bay Institution has died from what officials believe was a drug overdose, raising renewed concern about the flow of illicit substances—especially fentanyl—into Canadian prisons. You can read the full original news report here:👉 Collins Bay inmate dead

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Off-duty Surrey RCMP officer helps save a man’s life with CPR

Off-Duty Surrey RCMP Officer Helps Save Delta Man’s Life with CPR A 66-year-old Delta man is alive and recovering thanks to the fast actions of an off-duty Surrey RCMP officer and several bystanders who stepped in during a medical emergency. You can also read the full original news report here:👉 Off-duty Surrey RCMP officer helps

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Fast-Acting Co-Workers Save Electrocuted Man After Cardiac Arrest

Fast-Acting Co-Workers Save Electrocuted Man After Cardiac Arrest A man in his 50s is alive today thanks to the quick, decisive actions of his co-workers after he was electrocuted while working on underground fuel pumping equipment on Cyrville Road in Ottawa. The incident, first reported by the Ottawa Citizen, highlights how crucial CPR and fast

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Quebec Hiker Collapses and Dies During New Hampshire Mountain Trek

Quebec Hiker Collapses and Dies During New Hampshire Mountain Trek A tragic hiking trip in New Hampshire ended in heartbreak when 24-year-old Simon Deschenes, from Saguenay’s Chicoutimi borough, collapsed on the Falling Waters Trail and later died despite intensive rescue efforts. You can read the full original news report here:👉 Quebec hiker collapses and dies

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Police investigating a drowning at Montreal-area Beach club

Montreal Man Drowns at Beachclub: Police Investigation Highlights Safety Risks and the Need for CPR Training A tragic incident at the popular Beachclub in Pointe-Calumet has left a 21-year-old Montreal man dead after he was pulled unconscious from the water around 5:30 p.m. Despite rapid CPR efforts by staff and lifeguards, he was pronounced dead

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Woman struck by vehicle received first aid care

Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Brockville Hospital Parking Lot: A Reminder of Why First Aid Training Matters A tragic accident in Brockville has claimed the life of Jeannette Runciman, wife of longtime Ontario MPP and former senator Bob Runciman. The heartbreaking incident, first reported by CTV News Ottawa, highlights how quickly emergencies

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MRC des Collines police use defibrillator to help save a senior and child

West Quebec Police Use AED to Save Senior — One Month After Reviving a Lifeless Toddler Police in west Quebec are being praised after saving the life of a 68-year-old man in cardiac arrest—just weeks after helping revive a toddler who had stopped breathing. The two emergencies highlight how crucial early CPR and defibrillation are

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Man saved with CPR after overdosing on fentanyl

Lethbridge First Responders Save 19-Year-Old After Fentanyl Overdose A 19-year-old man in Lethbridge is alive today thanks to the fast actions of police officers, paramedics, and effective CPR after a suspected fentanyl overdose. This incident was originally reported by the Calgary Herald. You can read the full news story here:Lethbridge first responders save 19-year-old after

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Man lives despite a malfunctioning defibrillator at B.C. arena

A middle-aged man suffered a cardiac arrest during a game at Pitt Meadows Arena. The players in an old-timer’s hockey league association helped in saving the life of one of their teammates after he suffered a heart attack in one of the dressing rooms. The players delivered CPR and rushed to look for a second

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Surrey man identified as a victim of deadly Langley shooting

An incident in a townhouse complex might be linked to a vehicle fire. A Surrey man was seriously wounded in a Friday night shooting in Langley Township in a newly-developed townhouse complex in the Willoughby neighborhood. The police were able to identify the 23-year old, Tarek Ali Al-Romeshi was the individual found wounded in a

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81-year old woman dies in a pedestrian collision

The Richmond RCMP is investigating a fatal incident on No. 1 Road and Tucker Road. Based on the confirmation release by the Mounties, the 81-year old Richmond woman was hit by late-model Mercedes SUV. The witnesses delivered medical help including CPR until the arrival of the emergency crew who transported the woman to a health

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Child who nearly drowned in freezing lake given CPR

Officers Honoured for Heroic Rescue After Tragic Storm on Lac La Biche Two Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers, Sam Pidwerbeski and Tyler Mann, were recognized for extraordinary bravery after rescuing two young boys swept away during a violent storm on Lac La Biche. Their efforts, taken in some of the roughest conditions they had ever

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