Two men were taken to a healthcare facility with non-life-threatening injuries. The Abbotsford Police are attempting to figure out why 2 men without apparent drug or gang connections were shot at while driving along Ponderosa Street. Shooting ordeal leaves 2 men with injuries According to Const. Ian MacDonald, the 19 and 28-year old victims who […]
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A 6-year old is dead after a boating incident. A North Vancouver family was boating on Kalamalka Lake in Vernon when the incident occurred. There were reports of a drowning incident at Kalamalka Lake which was south of Vernon. According to Vernon RCMP, the family was boating on the lake and was returning to the
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Patients Reunite With the First Responders Who Restarted Their Hearts Richard Tyczkowski can’t remember anything from April 20, 2017 — but the people who saved his life will never forget that day.This powerful story was first reported by the Windsor Star, and you can read the full original article here:➡️ Patients reunite with heart-starting first
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Man Found With Traumatic Injuries at Scarborough Plaza Taken to Hospital Without Vital Signs A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital after Toronto police discovered him suffering from severe traumatic injuries at a Scarborough shopping plaza early Thursday morning. Officers were called around 8:30 a.m. to the area of Birchmount Road and Huntingwood
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Nikita, an 8-week old is recovering at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario after a cardiac arrest. The Ottawa Paramedics reported that the quick thinking of the bystanders and paramedic dispatchers helped in saving the life of the baby. Baby on the line The little boy ceased to breathe while his parents were driving along St.
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Florida Woman and Child Killed in Snowmobile Accident Near Golden: A Reminder of Why Emergency Training Matters A tragic snowmobile accident near Golden, B.C., has claimed the lives of a 30-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl from Miami, Florida. The incident took place Wednesday on the North Bench Trail, where the pair were participating in
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Off-Duty Paramedics and Lifeguards Save 5-Year-Old Boy From Drowning at Langford Pool A family day at the pool turned into a life-and-death emergency at the YMCA/YWCA in Langford when lifeguards pulled an unconscious five-year-old boy from the water. What followed was a dramatic rescue involving quick action, teamwork, and critical CPR skills that ultimately saved
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An 8-year old boy, Linden Baglo was hit and died in Nanaimo. The incident occurred while he was riding his bicycle. Based on the report by Nanaimo RCMP, the incident occurred around 11:40 AM in 1000 block of Nelson Street. Firefighters, police and B.C. Ambulance responded to the scene while several Good Samaritans and first
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A 30-year old woman from Vancouver succumbed to her injuries after the incident. The woman was declared dead after a kayaking incident on the Vedder River in Chilliwack. Unforeseen ordeal in the water Based on the report by Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson, Cpl. Mike Rail, the police were present at the scene in Yarrow after they
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Cardiac Arrest Survivor Installs Public AED Outside His Home to Protect His Community For Kanata resident Chris Troughton, a defibrillator isn’t just a safety device—it’s the reason he’s alive today. His story was first reported by the Ottawa Citizen, and you can read the original article here:➡️ Cardiac arrest survivor installs external defibrillator outside his
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A 27-year old man died in a surfing accident despite CPR. The paramedics responded to an incident near Lovekin Rock. According to Cpl. Patrick Jenkins, speaking on behalf of the Tofino RCMP, the man died after a surfing accident, but the specific details on the root cause of death remain unknown. Surfing incident The name
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Tragedy in Brossard: Drowning of 3-Year-Old Underscores Need for CPR and Water Safety Training A heartbreaking incident occurred in Brossard when a 3-year-old boy tragically drowned in a family pool. The child was found unconscious in a backyard pool on Tardif Street just before 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Despite urgent efforts by both family
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Calgary Father Charged After Tragic Overdose Death of 16-Month-Old Daughter A tragic case in Calgary continues to highlight the vital importance of proper emergency response and CPR training. Court proceedings revealed that a father accused in his daughter’s overdose death attempted to revive her using makeshift methods, underscoring the dangers of incorrect resuscitation attempts during
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A man involved in the Cache creek shooting died despite CPR. The Ashcroft RCMP attended an apparent shooting incident at a house in the 1000 block of Collins Road of Cache Creek after receiving a 911 call. Shooting ordeal Upon the arrival of the police, they found a deceased adult male. The BC Emergency Health
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9-Year-Old Expected to Recover After Near-Drowning at Saskatoon Pool Incident Underscores the Life-Saving Importance of CPR and Water Safety Training A near-tragedy at the Lawson Civic Centre in Saskatoon serves as a powerful reminder of how crucial quick action and CPR skills can be. On Tuesday, staff rushed to respond when a nine-year-old girl was
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P.E.I. Musician Saved After On-Stage Cardiac Arrest: A Powerful Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters What began as a routine Saturday blues jam at The Factory Cookhouse & Dancehall in Charlottetown quickly turned into a life-or-death emergency when local musician Jerry Laird collapsed mid-performance. Laird had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and had no pulse—but
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Calls for Defibrillators in Restaurants After Winnipeg Man’s Death A heartbreaking incident at a Winnipeg McDonald’s has sparked renewed calls for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be installed in restaurants across Manitoba. The event unfolded when 90-year-old Charles Bryant Hodge collapsed inside the Southdale McDonald’s. Despite quick action from bystanders, including CPR performed by Dave
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Winnipeg Doctor Saves Passenger’s Life Using AED on City Bus A powerful reminder of why CPR and AED skills matter An emergency room physician is being praised for his quick thinking — and lifesaving use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) — after saving a fellow passenger on a Winnipeg Transit bus.📰 Read the original
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Tragic Drowning of 18-Year-Old Kayaker Near Beaconsfield: A Reminder of Why First Aid and CPR Skills Matter An 18-year-old kayaker tragically drowned just metres from the Beaconsfield shoreline, raising difficult questions about how such an incident could happen so close to land. The Coroner’s Office has now launched an inquest to help determine the chain
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The quick thinking of a London Drugs staff saved a life. A Vancouver Island pharmacist was given credit for saving the life of an overdose victim. The effectiveness of naloxone as a vital tool in the opioid epidemic in B.C. has been documented. According to Courtenay London Drugs pharmacy manager Tara Oxford, she experienced first-hand
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