Family from Bonavista Bay Honoured for Saving a Man’s Life A family from Bonavista Bay has been recognized for their extraordinary life-saving actions after reviving a man with autism who nearly choked during a meal. The Keats family—Tony, his wife Donna, and their children Cole and Toni—recently received the St. John Ambulance Life-Saving Award for […]
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Laval Despite CPR Efforts by Police A fatal pedestrian collision in Laval’s Chomedey neighbourhood highlights the serious risks faced by pedestrians at night and the vital role of immediate emergency response. According to Presse Canadienne, a 45-year-old man was struck by a vehicle late Saturday evening while crossing Samson Boulevard
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Fatal Police Shooting Shatters Peace in Montreal’s N.D.G. Neighbourhood A normally quiet Montreal neighbourhood was left shaken after a fatal police shooting unfolded in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (N.D.G.), highlighting the unpredictable nature of violent emergencies and the importance of rapid emergency response. According to reporting by the Montreal Gazette, Montreal police were called to the intersection of
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The community of Fernie gathers to support each other after a local incident. There was a memorial of flowers and cards that were placed around the Fernie Arena after a tragic incident where 3 people lost their lives. Unforeseen tragedy The mourning spread all over the Elk Valley and the municipalities of Elkford and Sparwood
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The family of a man who crashed in the Sumas River wants to meet the Good Samaritan who rescued him. Bryan Volden, 65-years old was with loved ones including his wife Solveig and his 2 daughters who grew up in Abbotsford. Vehicular accident Volden was leaving McDonald Park when his 2002 PT Cruiser steered off
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Based on the reports of RCMP, the circumstances of the crash are puzzling. An elderly couple died after their vehicle was struck by a train in Langley. The 90-year old man was driving the car and his 88-year old wife are residents of the Langley area. According to Langley RCMP Staff Sgt. Dave Brown, the
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The family of an Alberta man is grateful for the rapid actions of an airline crew for helping save the life of their loved one. The 73-year old Wayne Gaalaas collapsed in the Edmonton International Airport terminal after a flight from Phoenix. Luckily, a nearby flight crew noticed the incident and quickly helped. Timely assistance
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Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Water-Filled Dugout Near Lethbridge A tragic incident near Lethbridge has underscored the dangers of water-related emergencies and the importance of immediate first aid response. According to a report by Shawn Logan, published on August 2, 2016, desperate efforts were made to revive a six-year-old girl who was found unconscious in
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Lethbridge First Responders Save 19-Year-Old After Fentanyl Overdose A 19-year-old man is alive today thanks to the quick response of Lethbridge police officers and paramedics following a suspected fentanyl overdose late Saturday night. According to the Lethbridge Police Service, officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual in the 500 block of 6th Avenue
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Quebec Man, 49, Dies While Diving Near Shipwreck in Upstate New York A tragic diving incident in upstate New York highlights how quickly medical emergencies can occur during recreational activities. According to New York State Police, a 49-year-old man from Quebec died after becoming ill while scuba diving near a shipwreck in the St. Lawrence
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Child Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Île-Bizard Pool A tragic backyard pool incident in Montreal’s Île-Bizard neighbourhood has claimed the life of a four-year-old girl, highlighting the serious dangers associated with water-related emergencies and the need for constant supervision and immediate life-saving action. According to a report by Global News, emergency services were called
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A 16-year old boy drowned in a well-known swimming hole in Flatrock. According to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, they confirmed the death for the Telegram late Tuesday. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM when the boy was swimming at the popular place when he ran into trouble in the water which was known as Jim
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s health minister performed CPR to save a life. John Haggie, a doctor, was digging on a plate of brewis and fish at the Gander Legion which was part of the Festival of Flight of the town when a man collapsed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJFX-H-NVlc Timely CPR Haggie refused to talk to the reporters about the
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The attorneys for former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Chris Soules stated that he delivered CPR on an Iowa farmer who died after Soules rear-ended his tractor back in April. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTyoscIM3ic Road accident Based on the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, the attorneys filed a motion on Monday which seeks the dismissal of the charge against Soules – who leaves
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A pair of teenage girls helped save the life of a man in cardiac arrest. Brooklyn Rogers and Chloe Cuff along with the parents were presented with the Rescuer Awards as recognition for their efforts in assisting John MacSween in the winter of 2016. On March 2016, Rogers and Cuff who were both 13-years old
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A female inmate at the Correctional Centre for Women in Clarenville died. The purported cause of death was choking on food. Choking incident According to RCMP Staff Sgt. Larry Turner, the 27-year old was eating lunch inside her cell when a piece of sandwich end up lodged in her windpipe. He also added that a
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Paramedics Honoured for Bravery After La Loche School Shooting When tragedy struck the northern Saskatchewan community of La Loche, two paramedics ran toward danger while others were fleeing. Cousins Kalvin Jones and Darryl Morin, paramedics with the Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority, were among the first responders to the Jan. 22, 2016 school shooting at
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Several Youths Injured in Horse-Drawn Wagon Incident at Ochapowace First Nation Crisis and trauma teams assisted families at Ochapowace First Nation after a horse-drawn wagon crash injured 15 people, many of them children, during a community camp event in Saskatchewan. According to a report by the Regina Leader-Post, Esterhazy RCMP responded to the incident at
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When a man went into cardiac arrest, he was thankful he was at a south shore CLSC. When Pierre Lachapelle suffered a cardiac arrest, it required 8 shocks from a defibrillator followed by a shot of adrenalin before he came back to life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJFX-H-NVlc On the right spot On Monday, he went back to gratefully
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A team of women at a polling place saved a life. These women helped save a man who was suffering a heart attack while voting in the nation’s capital. According to WTOP-FM, a 75-year old retired custodian at Barnard Elementary School collapsed on Tuesday while voting in a polling place within the school. The election
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