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University of Toronto student died of drowning despite CPR

Tragic drowning at University of Toronto camp reinforces the importance of CPR and water safety A heartbreaking incident at the University of Toronto’s survey camp on Gull Lake, near Minden, Ontario, has renewed conversations about water safety and the life-saving importance of CPR training. An 18-year-old student from Mississauga drowned during an afternoon break at […]

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CPR on the line: Drowning incident at survey camp of University of Toronto

Tragic Drowning at U of T Engineering Survey Camp Highlights Importance of CPR Training A heartbreaking incident occurred during the University of Toronto’s annual engineering survey camp, where an 18-year-old student tragically drowned at Gull Lake in Minden, Ontario. The event was first reported by The Varsity and can be read in full here:🔗 Original

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Immediate first aid to a child who almost drowned

A Reminder of How Quickly Drowning Can Occur Investigators in Montreal are preparing to meet with the parents of a two-year-old girl who nearly drowned in the family’s bathtub in Lachine earlier this week. The heartbreaking incident has sparked renewed conversations about child safety and the importance of knowing life-saving first aid skills. The full

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Man shot in Clayton area of Surrey given emergency care

The incident occurred in the 18200-block of 67A Avenue. A man is dead after a shooting incident in Cloverdale in the 18200-block of 67A Avenue. Around 4 PM, the Surrey RCMP received several calls regarding shots being fired in the Clayton area. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers found a man who sustained gunshot

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Prompt first aid: Man who died at BC Ferries terminal shot himself as police fired

The officers did not commit any offence. The provincial police watchdog determined that the RCMP officers did not commit any offence when a man was shot and killed at the Departure Bay ferry terminal. Doing the right thing The suspect who was being arrested shot himself in the head at the same time the 2

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Man hit by machete shot in back during struggle with thief

Man Injured by Machete and Gunfire During Struggle With Thief in Red Deer A violent confrontation in Red Deer left a young homeowner injured after he attempted to fight off an armed intruder who had broken into his property, according to RCMP. The incident occurred around 12:15 p.m. in the Anders neighbourhood, when a 23-year-old

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Woman drowns in Outaouais cottage country lake

Woman, 60, Drowns in Outaouais Cottage Country Lake Police are investigating a tragic drowning that occurred at Lac-Raymond in Quebec’s Outaouais cottage country. According to a report by the Montreal Gazette, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and the Quebec coroner’s office are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, which took place near Saint-Sixte, approximately 60

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Teen girl honored for helping father during heart attack

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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CPR and AED: Toronto man meets paramedics who saved his life

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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