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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The driver of the pick-up involved in the collision performed first aid until help arrived on the scene. An elderly man died after being hit by a vehicle in Chilliwack. Collision on the road The 78-year old was riding a bicycle at Cheam Ave. and Young Rd. when he was struck by a pick-up truck.
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Witnesses stated that a woman who identified herself as a BCIT nursing practicum student provides first aid to a stabbed victim at the Plaza of Nations. Stabbing ordeal Investigators are searching for a BCIT nursing student who attempted to save a man who was stabbed at the Plaza of Nations on Halloween. According to Vancouver
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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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Angler Dies After Falling Into Bow River Near Graves Bridge: Bystander Leaps Into Frigid Water to Attempt Rescue A tragic incident unfolded along the Bow River in southeast Calgary after a man fell into the water while fishing near Graves Bridge. Despite the heroic efforts of a fellow angler and emergency crews, the man was
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According to the director of zero waste and resource recovery, Vancouver is experiencing medical litter. There has been an increase in medical litter during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in drug stores and grocery stores. There are more discarded masks since the chief public health officer of Canada stated earlier this month that wearing a non-medical
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The public health chief of Canada states that hospitals should not throw away used masks and other protective equipment since experts are looking to see if they can be disinfected and reused. The protection of health care workers is a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are at least 14,426 cases of the virus in
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When using a non-medical cloth mask, avoid touching your face. From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are wearing a variety of masks, from medical masks to cloth face coverings in public areas. It is a known fact that the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads from droplets when infected individuals cough, sneeze, or expel
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A B.C. resident working with an ocean conservation team monitors trash on Soko Islands. Researchers have started to see an increase in the number of discarded surgical masks washing up on Hong Kong beaches since the COVID-19 pandemic started at the end of 2019. OceanAsia is a non-profit organization focused on marine issues including organized
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The well-known ride-hailing services revealed protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as sanitizing and washing hands. Uber and Lyft are requiring drivers, couriers, and passengers to wear masks a part of the new set of protocols aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Uber which is a San Francisco-based giant stated that
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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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Calgary Woman Saves Hypothermic Man from Glenmore Reservoir: A Powerful Reminder of Why First Aid Training Matters A Calgary woman, Margaret Bell, is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a hypothermic man from the Glenmore Reservoir early one Tuesday morning. Firefighters say Bell went “above and beyond” when she entered the cold water to
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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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