VIA Rail will implement a new face mask policy for passengers on trains and in stations during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIA Rail announced that passengers will be required to wear a mask when the appropriate physical distancing cannot be maintained on trains and in stations. Based on a statement, it is necessary as the economy […]
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CPR Administered After Near-Drowning at Chocolate Lake: A Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters A man is in serious condition after a near-drowning at Chocolate Lake in Halifax. The incident happened late Thursday afternoon when Halifax Firefighters were called just after 5 p.m. to assist Emergency Health Services with a cardiac arrest emergency. According to
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Some employees who were not wearing a mask has been a concern for some residents. This incident appears to have uncovered a loophole in the city’s new face-covering bylaw. A resident who was shopping at a store noticed two employees working the cash register not wearing masks. When asked why they were not wearing masks,
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Vancouver Police Seek Woman Who Gave First Aid After Fatal Nightclub Stabbing Vancouver Police are appealing to the public for help identifying a woman who provided first aid to a stabbing victim outside a nightclub in the early morning hours of November 1, 2016. The woman left before investigators arrived, and police believe she may
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When dealing with a puncture wound, there are essential steps to take when providing first aid care for this type of wound. If the object responsible for the puncture wound is small and you can readily remove it, do so. Control the bleeding by applying direct pressure on the site using sterile gauze or a
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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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As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads globally, there are also misconceptions about the virus. Based on an interview with family physician Dr. Rhonda Low, some highlights can provide insight on COVID-19. With the upcoming spring break, should families still travel? It depends on who is asking and their destination. It is not advisable to travel to
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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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People might see some first responders looking different these days as they take extra precautions while responding to calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Surrey Fire Services Deputy Chief, when crews respond to a medical call where there are health concerns, they are wearing extra personal protective gear on top of what they already
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A top doctor in B.C. considered the use of face masks to help lower the spread of COVID-19. There has been an increasing interest and adoption of face masks in Western countries as the rate of infections in some Asian countries with longtime mask use seems to be slow and with a “flatter” curve than
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It has been confirmed by the B.C. government that there is a new positive case of COVID-19. The announcement by the Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Health comes on the same day that officials in Washington state announced that the first death from COVID-19 in the United States had happened in their jurisdiction. The
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The OC Transpo insists no passengers will be denied boarding on buses or the O-Train if not using a face mask during the COVID-19 paramedic. All OC Transpo employees and passengers will be required to wear a mask on buses, the O-Train, in stations and on Para Transpo vehicles. Ottawa was the first city in
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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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Man Dies After Halloween Night Stabbing in New Westminster: A Reminder of Why First Aid Skills Matter A man who was stabbed in New Westminster on Halloween night has died from his injuries, according to police. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed on Tuesday that it has taken over the case as investigators continue
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10 People Hospitalized After Bus and SUV Collide in Burnaby A serious collision during the Wednesday evening commute left ten people hospitalized after a transit bus and an SUV crashed on East Hastings Street in Burnaby.The incident occurred near Holdom Avenue, prompting a major emergency response and significant traffic disruptions for commuters. Witnesses told CTV
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The next phase of British Columbia’s COVID-19 response will allow residents to host a small group of friends for dinner, getting a haircut, and play low-contact sports. The plans unveiled will make it possible for a wide variety of businesses and services to reopen as early as mid-May, including pubs and restaurants, retail stores, salons
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Tragic Abbotsford Shooting Underscores the Importance of CPR and First Aid Skills A devastating incident in Abbotsford has highlighted both the urgency of ongoing public-safety concerns and the critical value of knowing lifesaving skills such as CPR. Nineteen-year-old university student Jagvir Malhi was fatally shot in a brazen daylight attack connected to the ongoing gang
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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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