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Why Coffee Shops and ATMs Are Ideal Places for AEDs, According to Research Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) save lives—but only when they’re close enough to reach in time. A major Canadian study reported by the Montreal Gazette highlights that some of the most accessible and heavily frequented places in a city—coffee shops and automated bank […]

Citizens were given Abbotsford Police Board commendations. Five citizens received commendations from the Abbotsford Police Board for saving the life of a man who jumped off the Mission Bridge. Roger Williams, Jessie Garrison, Martin Hanle, Heather Hanle and Ron Thomas were given credit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTyoscIM3ic Rescue attempt The first 4 were in vehicles when they saw

A resident was holding the suspect on the floor in an attempted home invasion. A 19-year old man is in a severe condition in a healthcare facility after a reported home invasion earlier today on McKenzie Road in central Abbotsford. Timely intervention According to Sgt. Judy Bird, police were called to the scene. Upon arrival,

A 39-year old man was found unresponsive on Boxing Day. A man who was serving a life sentence for a gang-related murder died on Boxing Day at Pacific Institution in Abbotsford. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJFX-H-NVlc Timely assistance According to assistant warden Claude Demers, Gurwinder Mann, 39-years old was found unresponsive in the institution’s hospital. The staff members quickly

Survivor Stories Show the Power of CPR, AEDs, and Rapid Action Life-threatening emergencies can strike without warning — but quick action can make the difference between life and death. That truth was powerfully illustrated during the 7th annual Survivor Day, an event organized by Essex-Windsor paramedics to reunite first responders with patients who were revived

The 4 members of the Balmoral school faculty were honored for helping a student. Maryam Basharat was running outside along with her class when she fell and suffered a cardiac arrest. School tragedy Jillian Wright, a grade 8 and 9 teacher was on her knees and tried to check if the student had a pulse

Six Killed in Jasper Highway Crash: Bystanders Perform CPR in Tragic Emergency A tragic collision on the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park claimed the lives of six people, including two American tourists, in one of the region’s most devastating crashes in recent years. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. near the Honeymoon Lake campground—an

Neighbors Attempt CPR After 32-Year-Old Man Shot in Rundle Heights Edmonton police continue to investigate the tragic shooting death of 32-year-old Clinton Roderick Roasting, who was fatally injured outside a Rundle Heights housing complex near 32 Street and 116A Avenue. Emergency crews arrived shortly after 1:45 a.m. on Monday, but despite attempts to revive him,

Call to Reinstate Long Beach Lifeguard Tower After Heartbreaking Drowning Long Beach in B.C.’s Pacific Rim National Park has long been known for its powerful rip currents—especially near Lovekin Rock, an area responsible for multiple water emergencies over the years. Following yet another tragic drowning, locals and former lifeguards are once again urging Parks Canada

SFU Health Emergency Sparks Review of Protocols: Why Calling 911 First Matters Calgary First Aid A recent medical emergency at Simon Fraser University (SFU) has raised important questions about response procedures — and highlighted the critical role of CPR and first aid training in saving lives. Situations like this reinforce why proper training, such as

Three-Month-Old Baby Revived After 911 Dispatcher Coaches Bystanders Through CPR A three-month-old girl is alive and recovering in hospital after a dramatic emergency in Ottawa that highlighted the lifesaving power of bystander CPR and calm guidance from a 911 dispatcher. The swift actions of parents, bystanders, and first responders helped stabilize the infant before she

Quick-Thinking Bystanders Revive Hockey Player After Cardiac Arrest at Ottawa Arena A recreational hockey game at the Minto Sports Complex turned into a life-or-death emergency when a 48-year-old player suddenly collapsed from cardiac arrest. Thanks to the rapid response of bystanders, arena employees, and paramedics, the man was revived and transported to hospital with a

Carver Saves Young Girl from Drowning in Arviat, Nunavut — CPR Skills Make the Difference What began as a normal day of selling carvings turned into a life-or-death rescue for an Arviat man — and a powerful reminder of why CPR training matters. A Routine Day Turns Urgent Thomas Nibgoarsi was walking door to door