The timely delivery of first aid care especially with bleeding emergencies can greatly help. The Edmonton police applaud bystanders who were responsible for delivering emergency first aid to a man in Edmonton. The man sustained stab wounds on a train platform during the morning rush hour. With the quick efforts of the bystanders, they were […]
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Inmate’s Death at Edmonton Remand Centre Marks Third Case Under Investigation in Two Months An inmate at the Edmonton Remand Centre was found unresponsive in her cell on Friday, marking the third death under investigation at the facility in less than two months. Alberta Justice spokeswoman Louise McEachern confirmed that correctional staff performed CPR immediately
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Teen in Serious Condition After Medical Emergency at Sunnyside Park Pool Quick and confident first aid—especially CPR—can make a life-saving difference during an emergency. This was the case at Sunnyside Park swimming pool, where a 14-year-old boy was left in serious condition after going into medical distress while swimming with friends. Paramedics and police were
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Doctor Performs CPR After Runner Collapses Near Edmonton Marathon Finish Line A quick response can make all the difference in a medical emergency. That was the case during the Edmonton Marathon when a man collapsed just blocks from the finish line and stopped breathing. Thanks to the swift actions of a passing doctor, the man
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Woman Fatally Attacked by Black Bear While on Phone With Her Father Immediate emergency response can save lives, but even fast action isn’t always enough. A tragic incident at McKie Lake, Saskatchewan, left a 44-year-old woman fatally injured after a sudden black bear attack near her family cabin. The victim, Stephanie Blais, had been spending
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A woman who was trapped in her vehicle was saved. Brent Turnbull’s attempt to clear his head before the semifinal did not turn out the way he had planned. Before every game, the team would usually go to Tim Hortons, but Turnbull decided to go ahead of the team, walking to a restaurant in Fredericton
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The victim of a snowmobile crash was given CPR. The incident involving Jeffrey Lindsay was a sergeant with the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in Yellowknife. Lindsay, 46-years old was from Brantford, Ontario, and the father of twin 12-year-old boys. According to Lt. Col. Tim Halfkenny, commanding officer of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group,
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Young Child Found Unconscious in Backyard Pool in Île-Bizard A tragic water-related emergency occurred in Île-Bizard after a four-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a residential backyard pool during a children’s party. Urgences-Santé received a distress call shortly after 4:20 p.m. reporting a child in need of urgent medical assistance at a home on Chevremont
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A man was rushed to Peter Lougheed hospital in critical condition after a house fire in northeast Calgary. House fire ordeal The emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Templeby Drive at around 10:30 AM. Upon arrival, the crews were met with a large volume of smoke and flames. The fire extended from
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An off-duty police officer was credited for saving the life of a driver during an emergency that resulted in a rush-hour crash on the Port Mann bridge. New Westminster Police Const. Todd Sweet was driving home when he witnessed a vehicle crashed directly into a concrete barrier. Sweet assisted an off-duty officer with the Vancouver
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A Mission emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicular rollover. A 56-year old Osoyoos woman was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital after her vehicle flipped into a ditch that was filled with water. Timely rescue The local emergency personnel was requested to respond to the east of Lougheed Highway and Nelson Street after the motorists witnessed
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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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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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The chief medical officer of health in New Brunswick now recommends using non-medical face masks in public spaces such as pharmacies or grocery stores to limit the spread of COVID-19. Members of the general public can cover their faces with homemade face masks or another type of covering to limit the chance of spreading the
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A man was taken to a healthcare facility for a gunshot wound on his arm. The Abbotsford Police are attempting to figure out whether there are any links between a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning and one that occurred back in 2011 in the same area. Circumstances of the shooting incident Both incidents occurred
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Separate crashes in less than 48 hours apart resulted in injured individuals with two declared dead. The incidents occurred on Highway 99 near Pemberton, B.C. According to the RCMP, a motorist from the Lower Mainland died when up to three northbound motorcycles traveling together near Joffre Lake collided with a southbound vehicle. Two of the
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The City of Ottawa’s swimming pools and wading pools are set to open for the summer, but you have to reserve a spot to take a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wading pools will open in a phased approach with the first group of pools opening on July 6 and the second group on July
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VIA Rail is implementing 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 face mask if the appropriate physical distancing cannot be observed on trains and in stations. According to the company, this step is necessary as
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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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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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