A girl was brought to a healthcare facility in critical condition after she was hit by a train near Gage Park. There were 2 Hamilton police officers accredited by paramedics for saving an 8-year old girl hit by a train in Hamilton with prompt execution of first aid care. The officers who were the first […]
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A shooting incident occurs at around 9 PM on Crown Court. A victim of the shooting incident in Abbotsford eventually succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred at around 9 PM on Crown Court, a cul de sac north of Charlotte Avenue which was west of Clearbrook Road. Prompt action According to the witnesses, they
A 66-year old Delta man is doing fine and breathing after an off-duty Surrey RCMP officer performed CPR after an apparent heart attack. According to the police, the officer was on his way to work when he was flagged down. A male driver is experiencing medical distress inside his vehicle which was stopped in the
A large contingent of emergency crews responded to a house fire at 17808 93 St. At the site, 2 young teens were pulled out from a house fire. Timely rescue of teens The Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Deputy Chief Scott MacDonald stated that 2 young teenagers were quickly transported to a healthcare facility after the
The City of Ottawa’s swimming pools and wading pools are set to open for the summer, but you have to reserve a spot to take a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wading pools will open in a phased approach with the first group of pools opening on July 6 and the second group on July
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A man was rushed to a healthcare facility in severe condition after sustaining a stab wound inside a downtown Kelowna apartment suite. According to the police, the 26-year old Vernon resident was found around 11 PM wandering along Pandosy Street with serious blood loss. What happened at the scene? A witness delivered first aid until
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For 10 minutes, the life of Sean Ferguson was in the hands of his friends and teammates. Due to the quick thinking by members of the Sydney Sooners, they helped Ferguson when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Helping hands According to Kenny Long, they were playing basketball and he collapsed. He had a look in
Two men were transported to a healthcare facility with non-life-threatening injuries. The Abbotsford Police are trying to connect why 2 men without apparent drug or gang connections were shot while driving along Ponderosa Street early morning. Tragic ordeal According to Const. Ian MacDonald, the 19 and 28-year old who sustained gunshot wounds in the shooting
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Two hockey teammates save the life of a fellow player with an AED to keep Jim Kirby alive after a heart attack. The 2 Winnipeg men who saved the life of their teammate during a hockey game were recognized by the city’s fire department for their rapid actions. Timely action to save a life The
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VIA Rail is implementing a new face mask policy for passengers on trains and in stations during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIA Rail announced that passengers will be required to wear a face mask if the appropriate physical distancing cannot be observed on trains and in stations. According to the company, this step is necessary as
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Public access defibrillators are credited for saving the lives of three people in Ottawa over the past six days. According to the Ottawa paramedics, between last Friday and Wednesday morning, bystanders used a PAD to manage three patients who went into cardiac arrest in a public place. According to the advanced public training instructor of
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TTC riders are now required to use face masks when traveling on the system. According to Mayor John Tory, it will be necessary in order to get people to return to public transit. The policy was initially announced last month but only took effect at midnight. Violators of the policy could technically face a $195
Two 11-year old girls are hailed as heroes for saving the life of a young boy from drowning in a Lachine pool. Both girls were at the Lachine public pool when another girl asked for help, pointing to her brother who was under the water. One of the girls saw him in the deep end
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Ontario residents are more likely to wear a mask and wash hands than those in other regions of Canada. This is based on a new survey. Based on a report by Canada’s national statistics agency, around 78% stated that they would wear a face mask if physical distancing were not possible. Less than 70% of
An eight-year-old child was given CPR after a canoeing incident. The incident occurred on a northern Alberta lake. The RCMP and Fish and Wildlife responded to Poplar Point situated on the northeast side of Lac La Biche Lake, after family and friends could not locate two children, aged 13 and 8 when the winds strengthened
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The Calgary police homicide unit investigates a shooting that left one man dead. The emergency crews responded to a call to the 4600 block of Bowness Road N.W. regarding reports of a man in medical distress. Upon the arrival of the police, they found a man in his 40s with severe injuries from the shooting.
VIA Rail will implement a new face mask policy for passengers on trains and in stations during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIA Rail announced that passengers will be required to wear a mask when the appropriate physical distancing cannot be maintained on trains and in stations. Based on a statement, it is necessary as the economy
After a swimming ordeal at Chocolate Lake, a man is in a severe condition in a Halifax hospital. The Halifax Firefighters responded to a call at Chocolate Lake around 5 PM to help the emergency health services with a cardiac arrest case. A man who was swimming and diving in the lake at Herring Cove
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A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of face masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds, and on public transit. The group, which has a campaign called Masks4Canada, held a news conference after writing an open letter to the province earlier this week with the recommendation.
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As part of preventive measures for COVID-19, it is important to wash your cloth face mask regularly. It is recommended to wash your mask after every use. Once you return home after running errands, carefully remove your mask and wash it by hand right away using warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Another option is
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