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Quebec Hiker Collapses and Dies During New Hampshire Mountain Trek A tragic hiking trip in New Hampshire ended in heartbreak when 24-year-old Simon Deschenes, from Saguenay’s Chicoutimi borough, collapsed on the Falling Waters Trail and later died despite intensive rescue efforts. You can read the full original news report here:👉 Quebec hiker collapses and dies […]
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Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Brockville Hospital Parking Lot: A Reminder of Why First Aid Training Matters A tragic accident in Brockville has claimed the life of Jeannette Runciman, wife of longtime Ontario MPP and former senator Bob Runciman. The heartbreaking incident, first reported by CTV News Ottawa, highlights how quickly emergencies
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Lethbridge First Responders Save 19-Year-Old After Fentanyl Overdose A 19-year-old man in Lethbridge is alive today thanks to the fast actions of police officers, paramedics, and effective CPR after a suspected fentanyl overdose. This incident was originally reported by the Calgary Herald. You can read the full news story here:Lethbridge first responders save 19-year-old after
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A shooting incident occurs at around 9 PM on Crown Court. A victim of the shooting incident in Abbotsford eventually succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred at around 9 PM on Crown Court, a cul de sac north of Charlotte Avenue which was west of Clearbrook Road. Prompt action According to the witnesses, they
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A middle-aged man suffered a cardiac arrest during a game at Pitt Meadows Arena. The players in an old-timer’s hockey league association helped in saving the life of one of their teammates after he suffered a heart attack in one of the dressing rooms. The players delivered CPR and rushed to look for a second
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An incident in a townhouse complex might be linked to a vehicle fire. A Surrey man was seriously wounded in a Friday night shooting in Langley Township in a newly-developed townhouse complex in the Willoughby neighborhood. The police were able to identify the 23-year old, Tarek Ali Al-Romeshi was the individual found wounded in a
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The Richmond RCMP is investigating a fatal incident on No. 1 Road and Tucker Road. Based on the confirmation release by the Mounties, the 81-year old Richmond woman was hit by late-model Mercedes SUV. The witnesses delivered medical help including CPR until the arrival of the emergency crew who transported the woman to a health
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Newcomer to Regina Helps Save Drowning Man at Buffalo Pound A newcomer to Regina helped save a life only one month after arriving in Canada, turning a weekend barbecue into an unexpected rescue mission at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park.This incident was first reported by CBC News and you can read the original story here:Newcomer to
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Officers Honoured for Heroic Rescue After Tragic Storm on Lac La Biche Two Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers, Sam Pidwerbeski and Tyler Mann, were recognized for extraordinary bravery after rescuing two young boys swept away during a violent storm on Lac La Biche. Their efforts, taken in some of the roughest conditions they had ever
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One person was reportedly killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Chilliwack despite CPR. At the time of the incident, there were at least vehicles involved. One was even positioned resting on the roof and front windshield of another. Dangers on the road As a response, several ambulances, firefighters and police arrived at the crash site
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Edmonton Taxi Shooting Underscores the Need for CPR Training A tragic shooting in northwest Edmonton has once again highlighted how important it is for everyday people to know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In the early hours of August 26, 2017, a man was found critically injured in the front passenger seat of a taxi parked outside
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A cyclist was hit and killed by a truck despite CPR attempts at the corner of Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road. Road accident The identity of the 72-year old male cyclist has not been released. Upon the arrival of the police at the site, CPR was delivered on the victim but he was later
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A 27-year old man died despite CPR in Long Beach near Tofino. Paramedics were seen attempting to resuscitate the man after a surfing accident. Surfing incident The paramedics responded to the incident near Loveline Rock. The man died after the surfing accident but specific details on the root cause of death are left unknown as
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A man with gunshot wounds in Vancouver died despite the delivery of CPR. The police were able to identify the man who was shot at a hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Shooting ordeal The officers were called to the Savoy Hotel and arrived to find that someone utilized bear spray which made it hard for
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Pierrefonds man honoured for helping save drowning woman When 23-year-old Alexi Moskovski left Pierrefonds for a family vacation in Cayo Largo, Cuba, he had no idea that a split-second decision would eventually bring him to the attention of the Governor General of Canada. It wasn’t until the following winter that Alexi learned just how seriously
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Montreal teen in critical condition after near-drowning at school pool A 13-year-old Montreal student remained in critical condition after being found at the bottom of a swimming pool following a high school gym class. The incident happened during a Grade 8 physical education class at the city-run pool adjacent to Père-Marquette high school. When the
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Two officers were involved in an altercation that resulted in injuries. The officer has 28 years of service and his name was not released. A 44-year old officer sustained serious gunshot wounds in a shooting. According to Ontario’s police watchdog, it involves 2 members of the Niagara Regional Police Service. Issue between officers The Special
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A homicide team was on the scene after 2 were shot in the 14300-block of Crescent Road. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is on the scene of a double shooting in South Surrey. Shooting ordeal leaves 2 injured According to a Surrey RCMP news release, one person passed away due to his injuries. Based on
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Near Drowning in St-Michel Highlights the Need for First Aid & CPR Training A boy believed to be around seven years old is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident at a public pool in Montreal’s St-Michel borough. On August 20, 2015, a 9-1-1 call came in at around 6:35 p.m. reporting that a young
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