CPR Training Could Save Lives, Says P.E.I. Doctor A P.E.I. physician is urging more people to take CPR training, emphasizing that fast action from bystanders is one of the biggest factors in surviving a heart attack. Dr. Des Colohan, P.E.I.’s chief coroner and former emergency room physician, explains that survival often depends on having someone […]
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IIO Investigates After Police Officers Perform CPR in Two Separate Emergencies The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia is examining two recent incidents where police officers performed CPR on unresponsive men who later died.The full original news report from CBC can be read here: IIO investigates after Abbotsford police officer gives CPR These cases
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Calgary First Aid: Why CPR Quality Matters More Than Ever Two important studies have revealed that even highly trained medical professionals—doctors, nurses, and paramedics—often struggle to deliver high-quality CPR during real cardiac emergencies. These findings highlight a major issue: CPR skills naturally decline over time, and outdated training may prevent rescuers from meeting current CPR
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Tragic drowning at University of Toronto camp reinforces the importance of CPR and water safety A heartbreaking incident at the University of Toronto’s survey camp on Gull Lake, near Minden, Ontario, has renewed conversations about water safety and the life-saving importance of CPR training. An 18-year-old student from Mississauga drowned during an afternoon break at
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Sydney Woman Dies After Helping Rescue Distressed Swimmers in Broad Cove A tragic incident in Broad Cove serves as a powerful reminder of why first aid and CPR training matter. A 45-year-old woman from Sydney died after heroically helping rescue a group of swimmers caught in a riptide on a Sunday afternoon. The full original
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Community mourns Lignin woman who died saving children a heroic act that underscores the importance of lifesaving skills A community is grieving the loss of 45-year-old Michelle Curtis of Lingan, who died while saving several children pulled out to sea by a sudden riptide at MacLeod’s Beach Campsite near Inverness. The full original story was
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Fatal Crash on Highway 125 Highlights Need for Safety and the Power of CPR A fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 125 near Balls Creek has renewed concerns about road safety in the area. The 79-year-old driver involved in the collision passed away Monday afternoon in hospital, while his 78-year-old passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both were
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Calgary First Aid: Quick-Thinking Eskasoni Man Saves Choking Boy in Grocery Store A routine grocery stop for a Sydney mother nearly turned into a tragedy—until an Eskasoni man stepped in and saved her choking three-year-old son. The incident highlights not only the importance of remaining calm in an emergency, but also the life-changing power of
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Decision on New Cape Breton Central Library Expected at Special CBRM Meeting “Expect a very happy crowd, hopefully,” is the hint Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Mayor Cecil Clarke is giving ahead of a key council meeting next week—one that could finally decide the future of a long-awaited new central library. A special council meeting
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A Sydney man was given CPR after he was struggling in the surf. According to the brother of the Sydney man who died of a suspected drowning, his brother was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Greg MacDonald, 59-years old along with his wife Sharon were standing together holding hands in waist deep
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Yarmouth County Man Dies While Kite Surfing: A Tragic Reminder of the Importance of CPR Family and friends in Yarmouth County are mourning the sudden death of 53-year-old Russell Cushing, who passed away while doing something he deeply loved—kite surfing. The incident occurred on January 24 at Mavillette Beach in Digby County, Nova Scotia. This
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A 17-year old was killed despite CPR. According to the mother, his son was hit and died on a Cape Breton highway while he was bending over to tie his shoe while walking home from a graduation party. According to Jenn Hanna, her son Joneil was attending a graduation house party in Leitches Creek. He
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Tragic Drowning at U of T Engineering Survey Camp Highlights Importance of CPR Training A heartbreaking incident occurred during the University of Toronto’s annual engineering survey camp, where an 18-year-old student tragically drowned at Gull Lake in Minden, Ontario. The event was first reported by The Varsity and can be read in full here:🔗 Original
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Calgary First Aid: A Heartbreaking Reminder of Why CPR Training Is Essential A tragic incident involving Olympic skier Bode Miller’s 19-month-old daughter has once again underscored the critical importance of knowing CPR. The recently released 911 call — which can be read in full in the original Associated Press report published by KSL News 👉
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A Reminder of How Quickly Drowning Can Occur Investigators in Montreal are preparing to meet with the parents of a two-year-old girl who nearly drowned in the family’s bathtub in Lachine earlier this week. The heartbreaking incident has sparked renewed conversations about child safety and the importance of knowing life-saving first aid skills. The full
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Calgary First Aid: Why Workplace Defibrillators Are Essential — A Lesson From the NFB Tragedy The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is taking action after the tragic death of an employee at its Montreal headquarters. The incident, first reported by CBC News, highlights the critical importance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in workplaces.Read the
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Calgary First Aid: How Quick Action Saved a Teammate’s Life For 10 critical minutes, the life of 23-year-old Sean Ferguson depended entirely on the quick thinking and teamwork of his friends. What happened that day at Sullivan Field House is a powerful reminder of why first aid, CPR, and AED training truly matter. A Sudden
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Lightning Tragedies Highlight the Life-Saving Importance of CPR and First Aid Training Lightning strikes are rare, unpredictable, and often devastating — and two recent tragedies in Canada and Texas show just how quickly lives can change. These heartbreaking incidents also reinforce a powerful message: immediate CPR and first aid can make the difference between life
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CPR and Quick Thinking Bring Baseball Player Back to Life: The Inspiring Recovery of Sean Ferguson What happened next saved his life. His teammates immediately began CPR, working quickly while someone retrieved an automated external defibrillator (AED). Their decisive actions kept oxygen flowing to Ferguson’s brain and delivered the shock that restored his heartbeat. He
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Acadia Hockey Player Takes Nothing for Granted After Overtime Heart Attack Brendan Childerley has no memory of the moments leading up to the heart attack that abruptly ended his university hockey career. The skilled Acadia Axemen forward remembers life normally just days before the game — and then waking up in a hospital bed. “My
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