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. […]
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Doctor Jumps Into Action to Save Collapsed Half-Marathon Runner in Edmonton During the Edmonton Marathon, a life-threatening emergency unfolded just steps away from the finish line. A half-marathon participant collapsed face-first near Jasper Avenue and 103 Street as he approached the final stretch of the race. Witnesses described the moment as sudden and alarming. Courtney
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Quick Response and Public Defibrillator Credited With Saving Man’s Life at Canada Games Complex A combination of fast action, teamwork, and the availability of a public defibrillator is being praised for saving a 64-year-old man’s life at the Canada Games Complex earlier this week. The full story was first reported by CBC News and can
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After the tragic surfing-related death on Tofino beach, there is increasing pressure to keep visitors safe. Ann Wittenberg drowned at Long Beach; a Parks Canada operated site well-known among surfers in just a few hours before she was going to walk her daughter down the aisle for her wedding. Need for additional security The 52-year
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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
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Off-Duty Surrey RCMP Officer Helps Save Delta Man’s Life with CPR A 66-year-old Delta man is alive and recovering after suffering an apparent heart attack — thanks to the fast actions of an off-duty Surrey RCMP officer and several members of the public.This story was originally reported by the Vancouver Sun and can be read
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Firefighters Pull Two Teens from Edmonton House Fire: A Reminder of Why First Aid Matters A large contingent of emergency crews rushed to a serious house fire Sunday night at 17808 93 St. in Edmonton’s Lago Lindo neighborhood. The incident, first reported by the Edmonton Journal, involved two teenagers being pulled from the burning home
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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
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Teammates Honoured for Saving a Fellow Hockey Player’s Life Two Winnipeg hockey teammates are being recognized for their quick and decisive actions that helped save the life of their friend, Jim Kirby, after he suffered a heart attack during a pickup game. A Life-Threatening Emergency on the Ice On December 14, during a regular game
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Public Access Defibrillators Save Three Lives in Six Days Across Ottawa Public access defibrillators (PADs) played a lifesaving role in three separate cardiac emergencies across Ottawa in just six days, according to a report from CTV News Ottawa. Read the full original article here:👉 Public access defibrillators save three lives in six days across Ottawa
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Two county paramedics in Renfrew are spreading the news about the importance of CPR. It is always a matter of life and death for many individuals including their 3-year old son. The 3-year old Archer Hackett is always accompanied by a portable AED or automated external defibrillator. According to Sean Hackett, Archer’s father, his son
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CPR Helps Save Toronto Man After Devastating Diving Accident A tragic diving accident in Sudbury serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly emergencies can happen—and how lifesaving CPR skills can be when every second counts. On August 19, 28-year-old Beau Hayward of Toronto suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury after diving into a lake
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How CPR and an AED Saved a Man’s Life on a Yellowknife Squash Court A routine game of squash turned into a life-or-death emergency on May 12 when Yellowknife resident Terry Gray, 48, collapsed at The Yellowknife Racquet Club. His story was originally reported by CBC News and can be read in full here: Rescuers
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I Completely Stopped Breathing”: Off-Duty Nurse Saves Woman’s Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest What started as a simple lunch outing quickly became a life-or-death emergency for 57-year-old Laurie Ouellette of Burton, P.E.I. Her story, originally reported by CBC News, can be found here:👉 ‘I completely stopped breathing’: P.E.I. woman thankful to nurse who saved her
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ATV Collision Highlights the Life-Saving Importance of CPR and Quick Action A tragic crash in the RM of Springfield serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly emergencies can unfold — and how critical bystander CPR can be when seconds matter. A 32-year-old man died Tuesday night after his ATV collided with a pickup truck
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Ottawa Bystanders Save Jogger’s Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest A jogger in his 60s is alive today thanks to the quick, coordinated actions of a City of Ottawa parks employee and a bystander who stepped in when every second counted. According to Ottawa Paramedic Services, the incident happened around 8:40 a.m. at Neill Nesbitt Park
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Bystanders and an AED Help Save Teen in Cardiac Arrest at Sir Robert Borden High School A 15-year-old boy is alive today thanks to quick-thinking bystanders, rapid CPR, and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED) at Sir Robert Borden High School. The teen collapsed during a futsal tournament on Saturday and went into
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Constable Hailed as Hero After Reviving Six-Week-Old Baby In mid-April, a terrifying moment in an Oakville parking lot turned into a powerful reminder of how critical CPR training can be. Halton Regional Police Constable Rick Buys is being praised as a hero after reviving a six-week-old baby boy whose heart appeared to have stopped.This story
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Teen Dies at Lynn Canyon as Cliff Jumpers Continue to Take Risks: A Sobering Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters Just one day after a 16-year-old American teen tragically died at Lynn Canyon, thrill-seekers were still seen jumping from the steep cliffs into the icy, fast-moving waters below. The incident, first reported by CTV Vancouver,
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Targeted Shooting at Surrey Hotel Leaves 29-Year-Old Dead: A Reminder of the Importance of Emergency Response Skills A 29-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Comfort Inn & Suites in Surrey on Monday afternoon in what investigators believe was a targeted attack. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. near Fraser Highway and 166 Street.For
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