Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency on Air Canada Flight: A Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters A 78-year-old woman, identified as Surjit Kaur, went into medical distress during an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Vancouver and sadly passed away despite determined efforts from fellow passengers, including trained medical professionals.The full original news report can […]
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Defibrillators will be equipped in all Ottawa public elementary schools. This implementation is too late for one family but supports their mission for their son. It has been 8 months since 8-year old Griffin Martin collapsed and lost his life at his Orleans school. The pain for the family is still present but an “improvement”
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Alcohol and Speed Considered Factors in Serious Overnight Crash in Richmond Two women in their early 20s are in hospital following a serious overnight crash in Richmond, B.C., where investigators believe alcohol and speed played significant roles. The collision, which occurred shortly after midnight, also caused a major power outage that left nearly 2,000 BC
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Man in His 20s Dies After Targeted Surrey Shooting: A Reminder of Why First Aid Skills Matter A tragic incident unfolded in Surrey on Friday afternoon as a young man in his 20s died at the scene of what police believe was a targeted shooting. Surrey RCMP responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire near
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A suspicious Surrey fire left toddlers and a parent critical. Learn why CPR and first aid skills are essential and how training can help save lives.
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BMX Stunt Gone Wrong Highlights the Life-Saving Importance of CPR Training A tragic incident near the Vancouver seawall is serving as a sobering reminder of how quickly emergencies can unfold — and how vital it is to know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). According to a report from CTV News, a man in his 30s died Sunday
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Man Killed in Pierrefonds Shooting: Montreal’s 20th Homicide of 2016 A 20-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday night in Pierrefonds, marking Montreal’s 20th homicide of the year. The incident unfolded on Ramsay St., a typically calm residential area known for its single-family homes and a handful of three-storey apartment buildings. Original source:👉 “Man killed in
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Norfolk OPP Looking for Good Samaritan Who Helped Save Man’s Life Norfolk County OPP are hoping to find and thank a Good Samaritan whose quick actions helped save a man’s life in Simcoe. On Wednesday evening, around 5:53 p.m., police and paramedics were called to a home on Robinson Street in Simcoe for reports of
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The Mounties and the police watchdog were called to the Township of Langley after the death of a man who might have been intoxicated. Someone called 911 at around 3 PM but the call was “abandoned”. Attempts were made to call the number back but when no one answered, members of the Langley RCMP were
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Windsor Teen Saves His Father’s Life Using CPR Learned Just Two Days Earlier A simple classroom lesson turned into a lifesaving moment for 17-year-old Turki Ayash, a Grade 11 student at Catholic Central High School in Windsor, Ontario. Turki used CPR skills he had learned in school only 48 hours earlier to save his father’s
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Off-Duty Paramedic Saves Longtime Friend After Sudden Cardiac Arrest on Golf Course When 41-year-old Michael Isely set out for a charity golf tournament at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club, he never imagined the day would end with his life hanging in the balance. Fit, active, and experiencing only mild chest pressure, he brushed off
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The 4 members of the Balmoral school faculty were honored for helping a student. Maryam Basharat was running outside along with her class when she fell and suffered a cardiac arrest. School tragedy Jillian Wright, a grade 8 and 9 teacher was on her knees and tried to check if the student had a pulse
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Rafting Tragedy on the Miramichi River Underscores the Importance of CPR and Water Safety A tragic incident on the Miramichi River in Gray Rapids, New Brunswick, has claimed the lives of two people after a privately owned raft overturned. RCMP responded shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday to a report that eight individuals had been
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Tragedy in Conche: Community Mourns After Boating Accident Highlights Water Safety Risks The small Northern Peninsula community of Conche is grieving after a 65-year-old resident drowned on Friday during severe weather conditions. The man had been moving his boat from one wharf to another when the accident occurred—a task many in the community are familiar
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Tragic Near-Drowning in Ste-Julienne Underscores the Urgent Need for CPR & Water Safety Training A heartbreaking incident in Sainte-Julienne, Quebec, has once again highlighted how quickly water emergencies can turn fatal—especially when children are involved. A 10-year-old boy died after being pulled unconscious from a private lake on Saturday afternoon, despite rapid efforts to revive
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22 Calgarians Honoured for Heroic Acts — From Pulling People From Burning Cars to Saving a Drowning Man Each year, the Calgary Fire Department celebrates everyday residents who step up when lives are on the line. In its annual Beyond the Call Awards, 22 Calgarians were recognized for courageous, selfless actions—ranging from rescuing people from
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“You Can’t Hurt Anybody”: How AEDs Help Save Lives — and Why Anyone Can Use One Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming increasingly common in public spaces — and for good reason. These lifesaving devices are designed so that anyone, even with no medical training, can confidently step in to help someone experiencing sudden cardiac
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CPR Performed After Woman Drowns in Guysborough County Lake A tragic drowning in Nova Scotia’s Guysborough County has highlighted the importance of quick action and CPR during water-related emergencies. A 57-year-old woman was pulled from Indian Harbour Lake after falling through the ice, and bystanders immediately attempted life-saving measures. Early reports indicate a pet may
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Double Shooting in Quiet Surrey Neighbourhood Highlights Importance of Emergency Response Skills A normally peaceful Surrey community was shaken after a double shooting late Friday evening in Fraser Heights. Surrey RCMP were called to the scene shortly after 7 p.m., responding to reports of gunfire near 159 Street and 110 Avenue — an area known
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A cyclist was hit and killed by a truck despite CPR attempts at the corner of Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road. Road accident The identity of the 72-year old male cyclist has not been released. Upon the arrival of the police at the site, CPR was delivered on the victim but he was later
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