CPR and AED

Sydney Man Dies After Struggling in Surf at Port Hood Beach A tragic incident at Port Hood Beach in Nova Scotia is a sobering reminder of how quickly water emergencies can turn life-threatening—even in lifeguarded areas. Greg MacDonald, a 59-year-old man from Sydney, N.S., died after struggling in the surf over the weekend. His brother, […]

Calgary First Aid: Maryland Officer’s Tragic Death Highlights the Importance of CPR Training A tragic incident in the Baltimore County suburb of Perry Hall, Maryland, has left a community shaken after a female police officer was fatally injured while responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle. The event sparked a massive overnight manhunt and

Young Man Drowns in Lake After Late-Night Leap in Outaouais A tragic drowning incident claimed the life of a 21-year-old man at Lac St-Pierre in Val-des-Monts, located in Quebec’s Outaouais region. The incident occurred late Friday night, August 19, 2016, during a private gathering near the lake. According to reporting by the Montreal Gazette, the

Calgary First Aid: Bystanders Perform CPR After Fatal Malahat Highway Crash A devastating three-vehicle crash on the Malahat highway has left one man dead and a woman in serious condition, underscoring how suddenly emergencies can occur—and how critical immediate first aid and CPR can be. According to CBC News, the collision occurred Saturday afternoon and

Calgary First Aid: First Aid Response Highlighted in Trial of Winnipeg Mail Bomber The trial of accused letter bomber Guido Amsel revealed disturbing details that highlight not only the brutality of the attack—but also the life-saving importance of immediate first aid. In 2015, Amsel mailed explosive devices to his ex-wife and two Winnipeg law firms.

Consumer Group Urges Senate to Require Defibrillators on Canadian Flights The Consumers’ Association of Canada is urging the Senate to require Canadian airlines to carry automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as lawmakers review legislation that could lead to a new airline passenger bill of rights. The call follows a tragic incident aboard a WestJet flight from

Firefighters Pull Young Residents From Edmonton House Fire A serious house fire late Sunday night triggered a swift and coordinated emergency response in Edmonton’s Lago Lindo neighbourhood, underscoring the life-saving impact of rapid rescue efforts and immediate medical care. At approximately 9:27 p.m., multiple emergency units were dispatched to a house fire at 17808 93

Calgary First Aid: Two Youth in Critical Condition After Edmonton House Fire Residents of Edmonton’s Lago Lindo neighbourhood are coping with shock and heartbreak after a devastating house fire sent three people to hospital and left two youth in critical condition. The incident highlights how quickly a routine activity like cooking can turn into a

Calgary First Aid: Woman Killed by Lawn Mower in Eastern Alberta Workplace Tragedy A tragic workplace accident in eastern Alberta has claimed the life of a 21-year-old Saskatchewan woman, underscoring the serious risks involved in heavy equipment maintenance and the importance of emergency preparedness. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Town of Dewberry maintenance

Summerside Police Department Gets First Defibrillator The Summerside Police Department has taken a meaningful step toward improving emergency response by equipping one of its patrol cars with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Police officials hope this is just the beginning, with plans to add three more AEDs to patrol vehicles in the next budget year.

A victim of a deadly Vancouver shooting incident was identified. The Vancouver Police have identified a man who was killed after a shooting in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Unforeseen crisis The officers were called to the Savoy Hotel and arrived to find that someone utilized bear spray which made it hard for everyone inside to breathe.

Doctor Jumps Out of Car to Help Half-Marathon Runner Who Collapsed on Course A frightening medical emergency unfolded during the Edmonton Marathon when a half-marathon runner collapsed just moments before the finish line—prompting an immediate, life-saving response from a passing doctor. The incident occurred near Jasper Avenue and 103 Street, only blocks from the finish

Police Respond to Sudden Death at Edmonton Remand Centre Edmonton police are investigating the sudden death of a male inmate at the Edmonton Remand Centre in northwest Edmonton. The incident occurred late Saturday morning and is now under review by both police and medical authorities. According to Staff Sgt. Angela Kemp, officers were called to

Edmonton Police Officer Cleared in Fatal 2017 Traffic Stop Shooting An Edmonton police officer involved in a fatal traffic stop shooting in 2017 has been officially cleared of any wrongdoing following a detailed investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT). The incident resulted in the death of Vitaly Savin, 55, who was shot

Trained First Aid Response Saves Golfer’s Life in P.E.I. What began as a routine summer day on the golf course nearly turned tragic—but fast action and CPR training helped save a life. On July 11, Wilbur Birt was golfing at Fox Meadow Golf Course in Stratford, Prince Edward Island, just across the river from his

Winnipeg Bystanders Step Up for One-Third of Heart Attack Victims If someone suffers a heart attack in Winnipeg, there is roughly a one-in-three chance that a bystander will attempt to save their life before paramedics arrive. This encouraging statistic highlights the critical role everyday people play during medical emergencies—and how lifesaving CPR training can make

Calgary First Aid: Why a 911 Operator Asked a Mail Carrier to Perform CPR A Winnipeg mail carrier’s experience responding to a medical emergency highlights the difficult decisions bystanders and emergency dispatchers face—and why CPR and first aid training matter. In May 2017, Canada Post mail carrier Corey Gallagher, 30, was delivering mail to a

A 78-year old Sydney resident went into cardiac arrest during lunch hour at Casino Nova Scotia. The man was with his friend, Tom Farrell for their regular weekly lunch at the Celtic Junction Bar & Grille restaurant and trying out his luck on some of the machines. The turn of events turned into a scary