Off-Duty Paramedics and Lifeguards Save 5-Year-Old Boy From Drowning at Langford Pool A family day at the pool turned into a life-and-death emergency at the YMCA/YWCA in Langford when lifeguards pulled an unconscious five-year-old boy from the water. What followed was a dramatic rescue involving quick action, teamwork, and critical CPR skills that ultimately saved […]
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Babysitter Found Unresponsive in Newmarket Pool: Young Girl’s Quick 911 Call Helped Save a Life A frightening emergency unfolded in a Newmarket neighbourhood when a babysitter was found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool. Police are crediting a young girl for acting quickly and calling 911, helping ensure the woman received life-saving care as fast
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An 8-year old boy, Linden Baglo was hit and died in Nanaimo. The incident occurred while he was riding his bicycle. Based on the report by Nanaimo RCMP, the incident occurred around 11:40 AM in 1000 block of Nelson Street. Firefighters, police and B.C. Ambulance responded to the scene while several Good Samaritans and first
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A 30-year old woman from Vancouver succumbed to her injuries after the incident. The woman was declared dead after a kayaking incident on the Vedder River in Chilliwack. Unforeseen ordeal in the water Based on the report by Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson, Cpl. Mike Rail, the police were present at the scene in Yarrow after they
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Cardiac Arrest Survivor Installs Public AED Outside His Home to Protect His Community For Kanata resident Chris Troughton, a defibrillator isn’t just a safety device—it’s the reason he’s alive today. His story was first reported by the Ottawa Citizen, and you can read the original article here:➡️ Cardiac arrest survivor installs external defibrillator outside his
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Bystanders Use Defibrillator to Save Teen in Cardiac Arrest at Ottawa High School A 15-year-old boy is alive today thanks to the fast and coordinated actions of bystanders who stepped in when he collapsed from cardiac arrest during a futsal tournament at Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road. This incident was first reported
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Young Man Drowns in Rideau River: Police Recover Body and Close Nearby Waterway A tragic incident unfolded Tuesday when Ottawa police recovered the body of a young man from the Rideau River after a reported drowning. According to CBC News, which first reported the story, the victim had been swimming with friends near Prince of
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A 27-year old man died in a surfing accident despite CPR. The paramedics responded to an incident near Lovekin Rock. According to Cpl. Patrick Jenkins, speaking on behalf of the Tofino RCMP, the man died after a surfing accident, but the specific details on the root cause of death remain unknown. Surfing incident The name
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Tragedy in Brossard: Drowning of 3-Year-Old Underscores Need for CPR and Water Safety Training A heartbreaking incident occurred in Brossard when a 3-year-old boy tragically drowned in a family pool. The child was found unconscious in a backyard pool on Tardif Street just before 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Despite urgent efforts by both family
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Study Finds CPR Quality Often Poor in Real-Life Emergencies A pair of studies has revealed that even highly trained medical professionals—doctors, nurses, and paramedics—often struggle to perform CPR correctly during real cardiac arrest situations. These findings were first reported by CBC News in their article,“Quality of CPR often poor, real-life tests find”👉 Quality of CPR
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Calgary Father Charged After Tragic Overdose Death of 16-Month-Old Daughter A tragic case in Calgary continues to highlight the vital importance of proper emergency response and CPR training. Court proceedings revealed that a father accused in his daughter’s overdose death attempted to revive her using makeshift methods, underscoring the dangers of incorrect resuscitation attempts during
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A man involved in the Cache creek shooting died despite CPR. The Ashcroft RCMP attended an apparent shooting incident at a house in the 1000 block of Collins Road of Cache Creek after receiving a 911 call. Shooting ordeal Upon the arrival of the police, they found a deceased adult male. The BC Emergency Health
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The life of a man was saved with the rapid delivery of CPR. Certificates of commendation were given to Steve Stewart and Steve Parks along with Abbotsford firefighters. Timely intervention to save a life Back then, a call regarding a case of the cardiac arrest came from the Sevenoaks Alliance Church. Upon the arrival of
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9-Year-Old Expected to Recover After Near-Drowning at Saskatoon Pool Incident Underscores the Life-Saving Importance of CPR and Water Safety Training A near-tragedy at the Lawson Civic Centre in Saskatoon serves as a powerful reminder of how crucial quick action and CPR skills can be. On Tuesday, staff rushed to respond when a nine-year-old girl was
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A man on Salt Spring Island died despite the delivery of CPR. The incident is under investigation by the police. According to the RCMP, the officers responded to reports of a fight on Richard Flack Road. Timely intervention They found 2 men performing CPR on an unresponsive man. The Salt Spring Island RCMP continued to
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P.E.I. Musician Saved After On-Stage Cardiac Arrest: A Powerful Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters What began as a routine Saturday blues jam at The Factory Cookhouse & Dancehall in Charlottetown quickly turned into a life-or-death emergency when local musician Jerry Laird collapsed mid-performance. Laird had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and had no pulse—but
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Edmonton Man Credits Co-Workers for Saving His Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest When Manny Rodriguez walked into work on May 16, it felt like any other day. The long-time All Weather Windows employee was laughing and chatting with colleagues, preparing for his shift in the shipping and receiving department. Minutes later, he collapsed from sudden
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Quick Response Saves Yellowknife Squash Player in Cardiac Arrest A Yellowknife man whose heart stopped while he was playing squash says he owes his life to the quick, coordinated response of bystanders trained in CPR and AED use. Their fast action kept him alive until paramedics arrived.You can read the original CBC report here: Rescuers
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Areas of Toronto Need Life-Saving Defibrillators Public access defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming more common across Toronto, but a University of Toronto study reveals that several busy downtown areas are still underserved. Despite AEDs being proven life-saving tools—capable of restoring a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest—gaps in placement may put lives at risk. Study
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They Saved My Son”: Quick Action and CPR Save Teen at Futsal Tournament A weekend futsal tournament at Sir Robert Borden High School nearly turned tragic when 15-year-old Abdulla El-Astal suddenly collapsed on the bench. What happened next is a powerful reminder of how quickly cardiac emergencies can unfold—and how essential bystander CPR and AED
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