Although public gatherings are not allowed, some do not follow the regulations. It is one of the rules laid down in an attempt to curb down the spread of COVID-19. Police have laid charges against five individuals after a rally against COVID-19 public-health orders on Saturday that drew hundreds of unmasked protestors to downtown Calgary. […]
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In emergencies, timely delivery of CPR can save a life. A man was given CPR after a collision on Gateway Boulevard. At the site of the incident, belongings were strewn across the road and traffic started to build up. Prompt delivery of CPR According to Sonya Lambert, a man was standing up while pedaling his
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The timely of first aid during emergencies can make a difference. A woman was hit by a stray bullet during the Cardinals game. According to the police, a woman attending a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game was grazed in the arm by a stray bullet that possibly originated outside the Busch Stadium. Stray bullet The
Prompt intervention with life-saving measures can make a difference. The outcome of an emergency situation will be a positive one especially when Good Samaritans are around. When his heart ceases to beat, he collapsed at a round dance at the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre but brought back to life by strangers. Tim Yee, manager
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As the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, the province implemented regulations that businesses in Saskatoon should strictly comply. The province stated that those not following the rules are putting schools, businesses, and health facilities at risk. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has fined a business $14,000 for operating during COVID-19 restrictions. The fine is $10,000
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Life-saving measures including CPR are indispensable during emergencies. When a life is in danger, the prompt delivery of life-saving measures can greatly improve the chances of survival. A 14-year old is in severe condition despite CPR after an incident at a swimming pool. The incident occurred at Sunnyside Park swimming pool when the boy when
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Quick response and timely delivery of CPR are crucial elements in saving a life. Immediate delivery of life-saving measures can significantly improve the chances of survival. A doctor driving by the Edmonton Marathon on Sunday rushed to assist a man who collapsed and ceases to breathe just blocks away from the finish line. The man
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Emergencies can occur without warning but quick thinking and prompt delivery of CPR can help save lives. The life-saving measures can help improve the chances of survival. In a vehicular accident involving several vehicles, one person was reportedly killed despite the attempted delivery of CPR. At the time of the incident, there were several vehicles
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The father of a bear attack victim was on the phone when the event occurred. His 44-year-old daughter was fatally attacked by a black bear. Stephanie Blais was at their family cabin on McKie Lake with her husband and two children. When the water pump quit, Stephanie called her father to let him know. She
As the second wave sweeps through B.C., expect more health orders on the way. With the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in B.C., the provincial government has ordered that masks be worn in indoor public spaces. Before the order was announced, wearing masks in public places was a recommendation from health
Three young girls rescued a 5-year old from drowning in northern Manitoba. The girls, only around 8 were skipping rocks on Friday close to their Grand Rapids home when they saw 5-year old Lakeisha floating face down in the water. One of the girls jumped into the water and dragged the child to the shore
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For five months, Montreal paramedics were told to suspect CPR efforts on patients whose hearts had stopped. It was considered too risky at a time when COVID-10 was not well understood. The decision was made in conjunction with Quebec’s health ministry and its college of physicians. During those five months, starting in early April, some
The police did not charge any of the participants during the event but recorded it with body-cameras and with notes. Tickets were handed out to several organizers and attendees of a newly illegal anti-mask protest in downtown Calgary last weekend. In at least one instance, police officers issuing the tickets were angrily greeted by a
A woman who was trapped in her vehicle was saved. Brent Turnbull’s attempt to clear his head before the semifinal did not turn out the way he had planned. Before every game, the team would usually go to Tim Hortons, but Turnbull decided to go ahead of the team, walking to a restaurant in Fredericton
The announcement that masks will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces in British Columbia was welcome news to retailers who have struggled to enforce mask-wearing in their stores. The Retail Council of Canada had been pushing the province to make face masks or coverings a requirement for weeks. It will not be easier for
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The Calgary city council voted 11-3 to continue the mandatory face mask bylaw, following a recommendation from the administration that no changes be made. The objectives of the bylaw include increasing the usage of face masks or coverings to help reduce transmission of COVID-19 and to keep Calgary’s economy open. The early indications are that
A 14-year old girl was recognized for her quick efforts in helping her father. The girl performed the life-saving procedure when her father collapsed from cardiac arrest after returning from a jog. She quickly called 911 while her mother and sister performed CPR. Unexpected ordeal According to the teen, it was her first time to
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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. 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 the
According to doctors, the medical system in Airdrie is close to a breaking point. A group representing all 50 of Airdrie’s family physicians has asked the city to make masks mandatory. The existing bylaw in Airdrie which was approved by the council at the end of July states that mask-wearing will be made mandatory when
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The victim of a snowmobile crash was given CPR. The incident involving Jeffrey Lindsay was a sergeant with the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in Yellowknife. Lindsay, 46-years old was from Brantford, Ontario, and the father of twin 12-year-old boys. According to Lt. Col. Tim Halfkenny, commanding officer of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group,
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