A man in his 20s is in severe condition in a healthcare facility after a shooting incident. According to Sgt. Judy Bird, the Abbotsford Police Department got a 911 hang-up call at around 6:15 PM which alerted them to a possible shooting at a residence in the 2500 block of Birch Street in east Abbotsford. […]
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A mother and daughter who were thrown from their horses given CPR. A woman died after a horseback riding incident in Ladner. She was identified as 43-year old Roseanne Guerin of Ladner. Horseback riding ordeal Guerin and her 18-year old daughter were riding horses in the 3,600-block of 34th Street when the mother’s horse was
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Face masks and coverings will be mandatory inside commercial settings in Windsor and Essex County. The change is a step up from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s previous guidance on the issue which stated that cloth face coverings were recommended, especially in areas where physical distancing is not possible. Residents and business owners will be
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Face shields may not be commonplace in all public spaces yet, but as COVID-19 continues, more Canadians are considering the plastic protective face wear. The plastic face shields are generally used in medical settings to protect healthcare workers but are now being used in restaurants, schools, and grocery stores in both Canada and abroad to
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A man was moving a boat between wharves at the time of the incident. The town of Conche is mourning for a resident who drowned on Friday. According to the Roddickton RCMP, a 65-year old man was traveling in his boat between the wharves, around the region known as Lighthouse Point. The RCMP believes he
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Quebecers faced the prospect of hefty fines if they do not wear a face mask in places the province has deemed it mandatory due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Police can hand out tickets ranging between $400 and $6,000 to those who do not have a face covering in indoor public spaces or on public transit.
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Two Good Samaritans Save a Beaconsfield Woman’s Life With CPR — Do You Know Them? Every night before she goes to sleep, Joyce King thinks about two strangers she has never met — but who saved her life. Her remarkable story was first reported by the Montreal Gazette, and you can read the original article
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For a Langley senior, he was saved by “angels” who performed CPR. Wilf Driedger believes that he would not be around if not for the rapid action of 2 strangers. It was pure fate Luck, fate, and the heroic efforts of Maryrose McConnell and Dave Patrick who Wilf calls “angels” were responsible for saving his
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The chief medical officer of health in New Brunswick now recommends using non-medical face masks in public spaces such as pharmacies or grocery stores to limit the spread of COVID-19. Members of the general public can cover their faces with homemade face masks or another type of covering to limit the chance of spreading the
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Police Investigating Suspicious Death on Salt Spring Island After CPR Attempts A tragic incident on Salt Spring Island, B.C., is under investigation after a 36-year-old man died despite the immediate efforts of bystanders and police to revive him with CPR. The event, originally reported by CBC News, can be read in full here: CBC: Police
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The federal government unveiled a plan to harness the power of industry in the fight against COVID-19 – one that will see companies increase the production of medical supplies to cope with the rapidly increasing number of cases. The plan will provide monetary support to manufacturers that can retool their assembly lines to make ventilators,
A Heartbreaking 911 Call Shows Why CPR Knowledge Matters A newly released 911 recording reveals the frantic attempt to save the life of Olympic skier Bode Miller’s 19-month-old daughter, Emeline, after she fell into a backyard swimming pool. The emotional call, published on June 12, 2018, highlights how quickly drowning tragedies unfold—and how crucial immediate
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Man With Gunshot Wounds Not Cooperating With Police Police are asking the public for information after a man was discovered with gunshot wounds early Sunday morning in a northwest Calgary alley. The call came in around 5:45 a.m., when a passerby reported seeing an injured man in the 2400 block of 16th Avenue N.W. According
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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, air travel plunged by around 90% worldwide, but now some passengers who need to travel for work or family reasons are getting back on airplanes. At Pearson Airport, measures are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All passengers and airport employees must wear face masks and
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The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is making face masks mandatory for students in Grades 1-12. This reduces the class sizes by hiring extra teachers and might expect a delayed start to the school year as classes resume amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The board announced students will be required to wear face masks while indoors
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The Saskatchewan government revealed new guidelines for bars and restaurants slated to reopen next month. Serves are required to wear face masks especially those who cannot maintain distance from customers. The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan already specified that restaurants, bars, and nightclubs would have to operate at 50% capacity when they open as part of phase
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A fatal accident on Highway 125 raised safety concerns in the area. The 79-year old driver involved in the single-vehicle crash died in a healthcare facility. Road safety The man along with a 78-year old female passenger of North River was transported to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries. During the
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A man was taken to a healthcare facility for a gunshot wound on his arm. The Abbotsford Police are attempting to figure out whether there are any links between a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning and one that occurred back in 2011 in the same area. Circumstances of the shooting incident Both incidents occurred
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Bleeding Break-In Suspect Dies After Police Confrontation: CPR Efforts Delivered at the Scene A fatal confrontation between police and an agitated, severely injured break-in suspect in Coquitlam is now under review by B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO). The incident was first reported by CTV News and the original article can be read here:👉 Bleeding break-in
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The City of Edmonton is proposing to mandate face masks in all indoor public spaces with an associated fine of $100 for non-compliance. The city council will hold a special meeting to debate and vote on the new COVID-19 pandemic temporary rules, with a proposed start date of August 1. If approved, residents will be
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