Off-Duty Paramedic Saves Longtime Friend After Sudden Cardiac Arrest on Golf Course When 41-year-old Michael Isely set out for a charity golf tournament at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club, he never imagined the day would end with his life hanging in the balance. Fit, active, and experiencing only mild chest pressure, he brushed off […]
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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
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Angler Dies After Falling Into Bow River Near Graves Bridge: Bystander Leaps Into Frigid Water to Attempt Rescue A tragic incident unfolded along the Bow River in southeast Calgary after a man fell into the water while fishing near Graves Bridge. Despite the heroic efforts of a fellow angler and emergency crews, the man was
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According to the director of zero waste and resource recovery, Vancouver is experiencing medical litter. There has been an increase in medical litter during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in drug stores and grocery stores. There are more discarded masks since the chief public health officer of Canada stated earlier this month that wearing a non-medical
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The public health chief of Canada states that hospitals should not throw away used masks and other protective equipment since experts are looking to see if they can be disinfected and reused. The protection of health care workers is a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are at least 14,426 cases of the virus in
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When using a non-medical cloth mask, avoid touching your face. From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are wearing a variety of masks, from medical masks to cloth face coverings in public areas. It is a known fact that the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads from droplets when infected individuals cough, sneeze, or expel
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A B.C. resident working with an ocean conservation team monitors trash on Soko Islands. Researchers have started to see an increase in the number of discarded surgical masks washing up on Hong Kong beaches since the COVID-19 pandemic started at the end of 2019. OceanAsia is a non-profit organization focused on marine issues including organized
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The well-known ride-hailing services revealed protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as sanitizing and washing hands. Uber and Lyft are requiring drivers, couriers, and passengers to wear masks a part of the new set of protocols aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Uber which is a San Francisco-based giant stated that
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Pictures of individuals walking around wearing medical-style face masks have fed a black market for them, but the abrupt popularity has not aided the public health in the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to N95 masks, they work by stopping 95% of particles three microns or bigger. The coronavirus particle is 1-2 microns in size.
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According to officials, wearing a non-medical mask can prevent the spread of COVID-19 when physical distancing is not possible. The chief medical officers of Canada defended the record of their agency on non-medical masks as the country’s cases of COVID-19 reached 50,000. The optional use of non-medical masks to stop the spread of the virus
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The Canadian Costco shoppers no longer need to wear face masks when entering the warehouse despite new rules coming into effect for U.S. stores as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 4, U.S. Costco members and guests are required to wear face masks to go on shopping. The masks must cover the mouth
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Rafting Tragedy on the Miramichi River Underscores the Importance of CPR and Water Safety A tragic incident on the Miramichi River in Gray Rapids, New Brunswick, has claimed the lives of two people after a privately owned raft overturned. RCMP responded shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday to a report that eight individuals had been
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Tragedy in Conche: Community Mourns After Boating Accident Highlights Water Safety Risks The small Northern Peninsula community of Conche is grieving after a 65-year-old resident drowned on Friday during severe weather conditions. The man had been moving his boat from one wharf to another when the accident occurred—a task many in the community are familiar
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Tragic Near-Drowning in Ste-Julienne Underscores the Urgent Need for CPR & Water Safety Training A heartbreaking incident in Sainte-Julienne, Quebec, has once again highlighted how quickly water emergencies can turn fatal—especially when children are involved. A 10-year-old boy died after being pulled unconscious from a private lake on Saturday afternoon, despite rapid efforts to revive
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Calgary Woman Saves Hypothermic Man from Glenmore Reservoir: A Powerful Reminder of Why First Aid Training Matters A Calgary woman, Margaret Bell, is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a hypothermic man from the Glenmore Reservoir early one Tuesday morning. Firefighters say Bell went “above and beyond” when she entered the cold water to
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22 Calgarians Honoured for Heroic Acts — From Pulling People From Burning Cars to Saving a Drowning Man Each year, the Calgary Fire Department celebrates everyday residents who step up when lives are on the line. In its annual Beyond the Call Awards, 22 Calgarians were recognized for courageous, selfless actions—ranging from rescuing people from
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“You Can’t Hurt Anybody”: How AEDs Help Save Lives — and Why Anyone Can Use One Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming increasingly common in public spaces — and for good reason. These lifesaving devices are designed so that anyone, even with no medical training, can confidently step in to help someone experiencing sudden cardiac
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CPR Performed After Woman Drowns in Guysborough County Lake A tragic drowning in Nova Scotia’s Guysborough County has highlighted the importance of quick action and CPR during water-related emergencies. A 57-year-old woman was pulled from Indian Harbour Lake after falling through the ice, and bystanders immediately attempted life-saving measures. Early reports indicate a pet may
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Young Boy in Critical Condition After Near-Drowning in St-Michel A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Montreal’s St-Michel borough when a young boy, estimated to be around seven years old, was found unconscious in a public pool and is now fighting for his life. Montreal police received a 9-1-1 call at 6:35 p.m. reporting that a child
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A woman in her 60s was touring Vancouver Island with her husband when she fell into the river. The woman drowned near Campbell River after falling into the waters at Elk Falls. According to Cpl. Ron Vlooswyk, a police spokesperson, the woman, a Dutch tourist in her 60s seemed to have slipped into the river
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