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Call to Reinstate Long Beach Lifeguard Tower After Heartbreaking Drowning Long Beach in B.C.’s Pacific Rim National Park has long been known for its powerful rip currents—especially near Lovekin Rock, an area responsible for multiple water emergencies over the years. Following yet another tragic drowning, locals and former lifeguards are once again urging Parks Canada […]
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Toddler Dies After Wandering Away From Mission Daycare and Falling Into Neighbor’s Pool A devastating tragedy unfolded in Mission, B.C., after a 23-month-old girl wandered away from Melissa’s Bright Beginnings daycare and was later found unresponsive in a neighbouring backyard swimming pool. According to the Toddler dies after wandering away from Mission daycare, falling into
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SFU Health Emergency Sparks Review of Protocols: Why Calling 911 First Matters Calgary First Aid A recent medical emergency at Simon Fraser University (SFU) has raised important questions about response procedures — and highlighted the critical role of CPR and first aid training in saving lives. Situations like this reinforce why proper training, such as
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Three-Month-Old Baby Revived After 911 Dispatcher Coaches Bystanders Through CPR A three-month-old girl is alive and recovering in hospital after a dramatic emergency in Ottawa that highlighted the lifesaving power of bystander CPR and calm guidance from a 911 dispatcher. The swift actions of parents, bystanders, and first responders helped stabilize the infant before she
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Carver Saves Young Girl from Drowning in Arviat, Nunavut — CPR Skills Make the Difference What began as a normal day of selling carvings turned into a life-or-death rescue for an Arviat man — and a powerful reminder of why CPR training matters. A Routine Day Turns Urgent Thomas Nibgoarsi was walking door to door
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Teen girl honoured for helping save her father during a heart attack Stories like Andrea’s are a powerful reminder of why CPR and AED training is so important. With even a few hours of training, ordinary people can become lifesavers. “I didn’t feel calm” – but she did exactly what was needed When 47-year-old Tony
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Tragic Jet Ski Incident in Greater Nappanee Highlights Importance of CPR Training Calgary First Aid A 33-year-old man from Greater Napanee, Ontario, has died after a jet ski incident on the Bay of Quinte. He was found face-down in the water on Saturday morning while the water scooter he had been using continued circling nearby
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Fans Perform CPR to Save Man in Cardiac Arrest During Senators–Canadiens Game Calgary First Aid A 64-year-old man suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the stands during Sunday night’s Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens game — and according to paramedics, he likely would not be alive today without the fast action of nearby fans who
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Rescuers Restart Man’s Heart After Collapse on Yellowknife Squash Court A routine game of squash turned into a life-or-death emergency when 48-year-old Terry Gray collapsed at the Yellowknife Racquet Club. His heart suddenly went into a dangerous rhythm and stopped — and if it weren’t for the quick actions of bystanders, he might not be
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Tragic Drowning in Ottawa River Highlights Need for CPR Awareness A 22-year-old man from Markham, Ontario, tragically drowned while swimming in the Township of Whitewater Region on Friday evening. The incident was first reported by CBC News, and you can read the full original story here:➡️ Swimmer drowns in Ottawa River– CBC NewsThe drowning occurred
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Lifeguards Save Unconscious 9-Year-Old at Prince Albert’s Kinsmen Water Park A day of summer fun nearly turned tragic at Prince Albert’s Kinsmen Water Park — but thanks to the fast actions of trained lifeguards, a 9-year-old child is alive and recovering. This incident was first reported by CBC News. You can read the full original
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Quick CPR and AED Response Save Toronto Teacher During Pickup Basketball Game For the first time since his sudden cardiac arrest nearly three months ago, 51-year-old John Turco stood face to face with the people who helped save his life. As he shook their hands at Toronto City Hall, he grew emotional. “It’s emotional, to
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Tragic Drowning at Port Hood Beach as Lifeguards Battle Rough Surf Conditions A 59-year-old man from Sydney has died in a suspected drowning at Port Hood Beach in Cape Breton. Inverness County RCMP were called to the scene just before 2 p.m. on Saturday after reports of swimmers in distress. This incident was first reported
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Calgary first aid: Teen revived after cardiac arrest at school futsal game Bystanders, a nearby cardiologist and a school defibrillator all played a critical role in saving a 15-year-old boy who went into cardiac arrest while playing futsal at Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road in Ottawa. The incident was reported by CBC
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Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Nova Scotia jail An inmate has died after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth, N.S., highlighting once again how quickly medical emergencies can turn serious. According to the Nova Scotia Justice Department, the 29-year-old man was discovered in his
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An elderly couple worries for the life of their son after the family hardly escapes a house fire overnight. The fire broke out at Vince Shoemaker’s wood frame house on 116 Avenue and 140 Street where the family lived since 1954. The shoemaker had to drag his 83-year old wife up to the door as
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