The Calgary police homicide unit investigates a shooting that left one man dead. The emergency crews responded to a call to the 4600 block of Bowness Road N.W. regarding reports of a man in medical distress. Upon the arrival of the police, they found a man in his 40s with severe injuries from the shooting. […]
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
After a swimming ordeal at Chocolate Lake, a man is in a severe condition in a Halifax hospital. The Halifax Firefighters responded to a call at Chocolate Lake around 5 PM to help the emergency health services with a cardiac arrest case. A man who was swimming and diving in the lake at Herring Cove
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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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Police appeal to the public to help in finding a woman who delivered first aid care to a stab wound victim outside a nightclub in Vancouver. Right after 2 AM, police report that 2 groups of men got into a dispute close to a taxi stand at the Plaza of Nations and a fight began.
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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
A 28-year old man was given CPR after a diving accident. Sadly, the man sustained a serious spinal cord injury. The man was staying at a friend’s cottage. According to his sister, the man struck his head on the sandy bottom of the lake after diving into the water. He jammed his neck and it
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
Although CPR was given, a man died when his ATV collided with a pickup truck and trailer containing active beehives. The Oakbank RCMP were called to Garven Road. The pickup was traveling west when the ATV came out of the ditch, crossed the road, and collided with the truck. The driver of the ATV, died
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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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A constable, Rick Buys was recognized as a hero by a family after he revived a newborn. The mother of the newborn was grocery shopping at the Real Canadian Superstore along with her two children – a two-year-old daughter and a six-week-old Evan. While in the parking lot, Evan started to foam at the mouth
A man who was stabbed on Halloween night succumbed to his injuries. Only a few details were released, but the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team confirmed that it has taken over the case. The stabbing incident occurred near 8th and Columbia streets at around 11:30 PM. The police were called to the area for reports of
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Ten people were transported to a healthcare facility with varying injuries after a city bus and an SUV collided in Burnaby. Only a few details were given, but TransLink stated that the injuries stemming from the crash at East Hastings Street and Holdom Avenue range from minor to moderate. The Mounties stated that one person
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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A 19-year old student died despite the efforts of an off-duty nurse who saw the injured man lying in a pool of blood. The nurse was driving through the intersection of Ross and Simpson Roads in Abbotsford when he noticed the victim on the ground. His first thought was to help. He pulled over and
According to the Mounties, speed and alcohol were factors in an early morning crash in Richmond where two young women were hospitalized and resulted in almost 2,000 power outages. The women were in a Honda sedan that crashed into a hydro pole on No. 6 Road at around 12:30 AM, downing some power lines and
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According to the police, a man died after a supposed targeted shooting in Surrey. The Mounties were sent to the area of 176 Street and Abbey Drive around 5 PM following several reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, they located a male victim who seemed to be suffering from gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at
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