Some employees who were not wearing a mask has been a concern for some residents. This incident appears to have uncovered a loophole in the city’s new face-covering bylaw. A resident who was shopping at a store noticed two employees working the cash register not wearing masks. When asked why they were not wearing masks, […]
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Two county paramedics in Renfrew are spreading the news about the importance of CPR. It is always a matter of life and death for many individuals including their 3-year old son. The 3-year old Archer Hackett is always accompanied by a portable AED or automated external defibrillator. According to Sean Hackett, Archer’s father, his son
Police appeal to the public to help in finding a woman who delivered first aid care to a stab wound victim outside a nightclub in Vancouver. Right after 2 AM, police report that 2 groups of men got into a dispute close to a taxi stand at the Plaza of Nations and a fight began.
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When dealing with a puncture wound, there are essential steps to take when providing first aid care for this type of wound. If the object responsible for the puncture wound is small and you can readily remove it, do so. Control the bleeding by applying direct pressure on the site using sterile gauze or a
A 28-year old man was given CPR after a diving accident. Sadly, the man sustained a serious spinal cord injury. The man was staying at a friend’s cottage. According to his sister, the man struck his head on the sandy bottom of the lake after diving into the water. He jammed his neck and it
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads globally, there are also misconceptions about the virus. Based on an interview with family physician Dr. Rhonda Low, some highlights can provide insight on COVID-19. With the upcoming spring break, should families still travel? It depends on who is asking and their destination. It is not advisable to travel to
A man whose heart stopped while playing squash was revived with CPR. The man was playing squash at The Yellowknife Racquet Club with his friends when he collapsed. The man shared that his heart just went into a bad rhythm and it placed him into cardiac arrest. One of his friends started CPR and yelled
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The quick action of an off-duty nurse saved the life of a woman. Laurie Ouellette, 57-years old was with her husband visiting family. One day, she went to Wendy’s with her husband and mother to get something to eat. While sitting at a table, Ouellette’s head bobbed and her chin touched her chest. Her head
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Although CPR was given, a man died when his ATV collided with a pickup truck and trailer containing active beehives. The Oakbank RCMP were called to Garven Road. The pickup was traveling west when the ATV came out of the ditch, crossed the road, and collided with the truck. The driver of the ATV, died
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People might see some first responders looking different these days as they take extra precautions while responding to calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Surrey Fire Services Deputy Chief, when crews respond to a medical call where there are health concerns, they are wearing extra personal protective gear on top of what they already
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An Ottawa worker and a bystander saved the life of a jogger. The Ottawa paramedics recognize them for saving the life of a jogger whose heart stopped. The incident occurred near the intersection of Holitman and Foxfield drives, at Neill Nesbitt Park. The jogger, a man in his 60s collapsed and was found by Troy
A top doctor in B.C. considered the use of face masks to help lower the spread of COVID-19. There has been an increasing interest and adoption of face masks in Western countries as the rate of infections in some Asian countries with longtime mask use seems to be slow and with a “flatter” curve than
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It has been confirmed by the B.C. government that there is a new positive case of COVID-19. The announcement by the Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Health comes on the same day that officials in Washington state announced that the first death from COVID-19 in the United States had happened in their jurisdiction. The
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A 15-year old boy who collapsed while playing futsal was saved by bystanders with an AED. The incident occurred at Sir Robert Borden High School. Based on a news release by the paramedics, an automated external defibrillator (AED) stationed at the school was used. The boy was playing in a futsal tournament when he collapsed.
The OC Transpo insists no passengers will be denied boarding on buses or the O-Train if not using a face mask during the COVID-19 paramedic. All OC Transpo employees and passengers will be required to wear a mask on buses, the O-Train, in stations and on Para Transpo vehicles. Ottawa was the first city in
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A constable, Rick Buys was recognized as a hero by a family after he revived a newborn. The mother of the newborn was grocery shopping at the Real Canadian Superstore along with her two children – a two-year-old daughter and a six-week-old Evan. While in the parking lot, Evan started to foam at the mouth
As the COVID-19 restrictions are eased, an infectious disease expert is recommending using a face mask while sitting on a patio and socialize with your social bubble outside as much as possible. Restaurants and bar patios were allowed to reopen in Ottawa and eastern Ontario as the region entered Stage 2 of the COVID-19 reopening
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An American teen died from his injuries after going over a waterfall at Lynn Canyon. Those who are visiting Lynn Canyon were jumping off the cliffs into the snow-fed river. Although the boy was not cliff-jumping when he died, police are concerned about those who are continuing to launch themselves off of Lynn Canyon’s steep
A 29-year old was declared dead after a possible targeted shooting in a parking lot of a Surrey hotel. Shots were heard at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Fraser Highway and 166 Street at around 2:30 PM. Upon the arrival of the Mounties, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 78-year old woman was given CPR after going into medical distress on an Air Canada flight. Despite the heroic effort of fellow passengers to save her life, she died. According to witnesses, the woman became extremely sick then unresponsive onboard the 314-passenger flight as it was traveling somewhere above Saskatchewan. Several people attempted to
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