Off-Duty Nurse Saves P.E.I. Woman’s Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest at Wendy’s A simple family lunch turned into a life-or-death emergency for 57-year-old Laurie Ouellette — and if not for a series of remarkable coincidences and the quick actions of an off-duty nurse, she may not be alive today.This incident was first reported by CBC […]
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One person was reportedly killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Chilliwack despite CPR. At the time of the incident, there were at least vehicles involved. One was even positioned resting on the roof and front windshield of another. Dangers on the road As a response, several ambulances, firefighters and police arrived at the crash site
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Edmonton Taxi Shooting Underscores the Need for CPR Training A tragic shooting in northwest Edmonton has once again highlighted how important it is for everyday people to know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In the early hours of August 26, 2017, a man was found critically injured in the front passenger seat of a taxi parked outside
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A cyclist was hit and killed by a truck despite CPR attempts at the corner of Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road. Road accident The identity of the 72-year old male cyclist has not been released. Upon the arrival of the police at the site, CPR was delivered on the victim but he was later
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A 27-year old man died despite CPR in Long Beach near Tofino. Paramedics were seen attempting to resuscitate the man after a surfing accident. Surfing incident The paramedics responded to the incident near Loveline Rock. The man died after the surfing accident but specific details on the root cause of death are left unknown as
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A man with gunshot wounds in Vancouver died despite the delivery of CPR. The police were able to identify the man who was shot at a hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Shooting ordeal The officers were called to the Savoy Hotel and arrived to find that someone utilized bear spray which made it hard for
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Pierrefonds man honoured for helping save drowning woman When 23-year-old Alexi Moskovski left Pierrefonds for a family vacation in Cayo Largo, Cuba, he had no idea that a split-second decision would eventually bring him to the attention of the Governor General of Canada. It wasn’t until the following winter that Alexi learned just how seriously
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Montreal teen in critical condition after near-drowning at school pool A 13-year-old Montreal student remained in critical condition after being found at the bottom of a swimming pool following a high school gym class. The incident happened during a Grade 8 physical education class at the city-run pool adjacent to Père-Marquette high school. When the
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Two officers were involved in an altercation that resulted in injuries. The officer has 28 years of service and his name was not released. A 44-year old officer sustained serious gunshot wounds in a shooting. According to Ontario’s police watchdog, it involves 2 members of the Niagara Regional Police Service. Issue between officers The Special
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A homicide team was on the scene after 2 were shot in the 14300-block of Crescent Road. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is on the scene of a double shooting in South Surrey. Shooting ordeal leaves 2 injured According to a Surrey RCMP news release, one person passed away due to his injuries. Based on
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Near Drowning in St-Michel Highlights the Need for First Aid & CPR Training A boy believed to be around seven years old is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident at a public pool in Montreal’s St-Michel borough. On August 20, 2015, a 9-1-1 call came in at around 6:35 p.m. reporting that a young
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Two men were taken to a healthcare facility with non-life-threatening injuries. The Abbotsford Police are attempting to figure out why 2 men without apparent drug or gang connections were shot at while driving along Ponderosa Street. Shooting ordeal leaves 2 men with injuries According to Const. Ian MacDonald, the 19 and 28-year old victims who
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A 6-year old is dead after a boating incident. A North Vancouver family was boating on Kalamalka Lake in Vernon when the incident occurred. There were reports of a drowning incident at Kalamalka Lake which was south of Vernon. According to Vernon RCMP, the family was boating on the lake and was returning to the
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Patients Reunite With the First Responders Who Restarted Their Hearts Richard Tyczkowski can’t remember anything from April 20, 2017 — but the people who saved his life will never forget that day.This powerful story was first reported by the Windsor Star, and you can read the full original article here:➡️ Patients reunite with heart-starting first
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Young Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Winnipeg River in Lac du Bonnet: A Reminder of CPR’s Lifesaving Role A heartbreaking incident in Lac du Bonnet has left the community mourning after a 23-year-old woman died despite immediate CPR efforts from bystanders. What Happened According to RCMP, officers were called to a home on McArthur
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It’s Emotional, to Say the Least”: Toronto Man Reunites With the Paramedics Who Saved His Life When 51-year-old Phys Ed teacher John Turco walked into Toronto City Hall for Safe City Day, he wasn’t expecting to be overwhelmed with emotion. But for the first time since his cardiac arrest nearly three months earlier, he stood
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Man Found With Traumatic Injuries at Scarborough Plaza Taken to Hospital Without Vital Signs A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital after Toronto police discovered him suffering from severe traumatic injuries at a Scarborough shopping plaza early Thursday morning. Officers were called around 8:30 a.m. to the area of Birchmount Road and Huntingwood
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Nikita, an 8-week old is recovering at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario after a cardiac arrest. The Ottawa Paramedics reported that the quick thinking of the bystanders and paramedic dispatchers helped in saving the life of the baby. Baby on the line The little boy ceased to breathe while his parents were driving along St.
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A well-known curler from Saint John region is under-recovery in a healthcare facility after suffering a medical emergency in the middle of a game. The incident occurred at the Traveler’s Provincial Curling Championship in Moncton. Unexpected crisis According to one teammate, Adib Saman, he threw his first rock, and everything appears fine. While going into
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Florida Woman and Child Killed in Snowmobile Accident Near Golden: A Reminder of Why Emergency Training Matters A tragic snowmobile accident near Golden, B.C., has claimed the lives of a 30-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl from Miami, Florida. The incident took place Wednesday on the North Bench Trail, where the pair were participating in
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