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Man with gunshot wound dropped off at health center

Man Identified After Being Dropped Off at Calgary Health Centre With Fatal Gunshot Wound A man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head was dropped off at the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre on Monday night in what police believe to be a shooting incident. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Itgel Baatarsuren of […]

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Victims of highway collision receive first aid care

A head-on collision on Vancouver highway resulted in injuries that required first aid. According to police, a Ford Focus and Mercedes SUV collided over the centerline of the four-lane highway. Road collision Two people are taken to a healthcare facility with life-threatening injuries after an early morning head-on collision in Vancouver’s east and left seven

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Victims of multiple vehicular incidents receive first aid care

A 3-vehicle accident occurred in front of the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. The accident occurred before 8 PM at the intersection of Wakesiah Avenue and Third Street. According to firefighters at the scene, a passenger in a Chevrolet Trailblazer was transported to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with unidentified injuries. The driver of the Civic was examined

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Timely action of school staff saves the life of a student

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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CPR given to snowmobiler after a cornice incident

A snowmobiler died despite CPR after a cornice collapsed under his snowmobile in Whistler. The 52-year old man was the founding member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue. Outdoor dangers The Whistler Search and Rescue were sent to Mt. Callaghan after reports of a snowmobiler who had fallen in the area. The search crews found that

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Integrated response model saves the life of a man

Lethbridge Man Credits Integrated Response Model After Surviving Sudden Heart Attack What began as a normal Sunday night hockey game at the ATB Centre turned into a life-or-death emergency for long-time Lethbridge resident Tony Deys. On December 15, after about 20 minutes of recreational play with his teammates, Deys suffered a sudden heart attack in

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Woman struck by vehicle received first aid care

Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Brockville Hospital Parking Lot: A Reminder of Why First Aid Training Matters A tragic accident in Brockville has claimed the life of Jeannette Runciman, wife of longtime Ontario MPP and former senator Bob Runciman. The heartbreaking incident, first reported by CTV News Ottawa, highlights how quickly emergencies

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Child who nearly drowned in freezing lake given CPR

Officers Honoured for Heroic Rescue After Tragic Storm on Lac La Biche Two Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers, Sam Pidwerbeski and Tyler Mann, were recognized for extraordinary bravery after rescuing two young boys swept away during a violent storm on Lac La Biche. Their efforts, taken in some of the roughest conditions they had ever

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Man involved in drowning ordeal given emergency care

Pierrefonds man honoured for helping save drowning woman When 23-year-old Alexi Moskovski left Pierrefonds for a family vacation in Cayo Largo, Cuba, he had no idea that a split-second decision would eventually bring him to the attention of the Governor General of Canada. It wasn’t until the following winter that Alexi learned just how seriously

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Child involved in near drowning ordeal given first aid care

Near Drowning in St-Michel Highlights the Need for First Aid & CPR Training A boy believed to be around seven years old is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident at a public pool in Montreal’s St-Michel borough. On August 20, 2015, a 9-1-1 call came in at around 6:35 p.m. reporting that a young

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Shooting ordeal leaves two men shot

Two men were taken to a healthcare facility with non-life-threatening injuries. The Abbotsford Police are attempting to figure out why 2 men without apparent drug or gang connections were shot at while driving along Ponderosa Street. Shooting ordeal leaves 2 men with injuries According to Const. Ian MacDonald, the 19 and 28-year old victims who

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Timely delivery of CPR saves a boy in pool incident

Off-Duty Paramedics and Lifeguards Save 5-Year-Old Boy From Drowning at Langford Pool A family day at the pool turned into a life-and-death emergency at the YMCA/YWCA in Langford when lifeguards pulled an unconscious five-year-old boy from the water. What followed was a dramatic rescue involving quick action, teamwork, and critical CPR skills that ultimately saved

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Performer in Saskatoon saves a life with CPR

Fringe Performer’s Quick Action Highlights the Life-Saving Value of CPR Training When Winnipeg street performer Chris Parsons—widely known as Chris Without the Hat—visited Saskatoon for the annual Fringe Festival, he didn’t expect to become part of a real-life emergency. His story, originally reported by CBC News, can be read here:👉 Fringe performer’s Saskatoon visit takes

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CPR performed on a toddler in a taxi

Toddler Saved After Emergency CPR in Taxi: Parents Thank Dispatchers and First Responders A 17-month-old boy from St. John’s is recovering in hospital after a terrifying medical emergency inside a taxi. His parents say they are profoundly grateful for the quick thinking, teamwork, and CPR efforts that helped save their son’s life.Read the original CBC

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Woman saved by mall security guard with CPR and AED

A mall security guard performed CPR and used an AED to save a life. Pamela Morgan collapsed in Semiahmoo Shopping Centre but was saved by Cameron Hubley. Heart attack at the mall A South Surrey security guard was recognized as a hero for his quick action that saved the life of a senior. Hubley was

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Agitated man who died in Victoria police custody given CPR

An agitated man under Victoria police custody received CPR. The major crime investigators on Vancouver Island are looking into the sudden death of a man who went into cardiac arrest shortly after being taken into police custody. Questionable ordeal The police were called by several residents to deal with an agitated man screaming on the

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Toddler dies despite first aid attempts after choking

Calgary First Aid: Toddler Dies After Choking at Gatineau Daycare A tragic incident in Gatineau, Quebec, has highlighted the serious risks of choking in young children and the importance of first aid training for caregivers and childcare professionals. According to a report by Presse Canadienne, later published by the Montreal Gazette, a 13-month-old boy died

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