Police Investigating After Woman Killed in Forest Lawn An 81-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in Richmond, marking the city’s first road fatality of 2018. According to police, the woman was walking near the intersection of No. 1 Road and Tucker Road shortly after 6:30 p.m. when she was […]
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IIO Investigates After Abbotsford Police Perform CPR on Unresponsive Man The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is investigating after Abbotsford police officers performed CPR on an unconscious man who later died. The incident is one of two recent cases in British Columbia where police officers attempted life-saving measures, but the individuals did not survive. According to
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Paramedic-Goalie Makes a Life-Saving Save at Gander Hockey Game Before the opening faceoff at a Newfoundland Senior Hockey League (NLSHL) game in Gander, a real-life save took place—one that had nothing to do with stopping a puck. According to an original report by CBC News, a fan suddenly collapsed and became unresponsive at the hockey
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Unconscious 9-Year-Old Rescued at Prince Albert Water Park A 9-year-old child is recovering after a near-drowning incident at the Kinsmen Water Park in Prince Albert, thanks to the fast response and lifesaving skills of on-duty lifeguards. According to CBC News, the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. CST when staff noticed the child unconscious in the
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B.C. Husband and Wife Honoured for Saving Each Other’s Lives with CPR Quick thinking, calm guidance from emergency dispatchers, and the life-saving power of CPR helped a British Columbia couple save each other’s lives—four years apart. Barrie and Diana Stephen were honoured with Vital Link Awards for their extraordinary actions, highlighting how critical bystander CPR
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Knowing what to do if someone is caught in a riptide or how to respond when rescuers become exhausted during a water emergency is critical. While helping others is instinctive, rescuer safety is one of the most important principles in first aid training in Canada. In Winnipeg and across Manitoba, water safety applies not only
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911 Operator Followed Protocols in CPR Call Involving Winnipeg Mail Carrier, City Says A Winnipeg mail carrier who discovered an unconscious woman in an apartment lobby says he felt pressured to perform CPR despite concerns about his personal safety. However, the City of Winnipeg maintains that the 911 operator involved followed established emergency protocols. The
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Defibrillator Failure Sparks Life-Saving Warning After Teen’s Close Call A frightening incident involving a 13-year-old hockey player in Nova Scotia serves as a strong reminder that automated external defibrillators (AEDs) must not only be available—but properly maintained and ready to use. According to an original report by CBC News, Kenzie Lahey’s near-death experience highlights how
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Two Motorcyclists Die in Separate Accidents on Quebec Roads A grim weekend on Quebec’s roads continued Saturday evening after two separate motorcycle crashes claimed the lives of two young men, both in their twenties. The incidents, occurring just hours apart, underscore the dangers motorcyclists face and the sudden nature of roadside emergencies.According to reporting by
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Police to Meet Parents After Toddler Nearly Drowns in Lachine Bathtub Police investigators are preparing to meet with the parents of a two-year-old girl who nearly drowned in a bathtub at her family’s Lachine apartment earlier this week. According to the Montreal Gazette, emergency crews were called to a residence on 3rd Avenue on September
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Man Electrocuted, Fast Action by Co-Workers Saves His Life A man in his 50s is alive today because his co-workers knew exactly how to respond during a life-threatening emergency. According to Ottawa paramedics, the man was electrocuted while working on underground fuel-pumping equipment on Cyrville Road, just north of Innes Road. The electrical shock caused
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Thunder Bay Paramedics Volunteer to Improve Low CPR Rates and Save Lives A low rate of bystander CPR in Thunder Bay is pushing local paramedics to take action in hopes of saving more lives. According to emergency responders, the lack of immediate CPR before their arrival often puts patients at a serious disadvantage, turning already
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Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Toronto Home An elderly woman has died after being rescued from a burning home in Etobicoke, following a serious residential fire Tuesday evening. Emergency crews were dispatched to a house located at 371 Rathburn Road, near The East Mall, at approximately 8:11 p.m. after reports of flames coming
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Canadian Stranded in Cuba Dies Suddenly While Waiting for Flight Home A Canadian man has died after collapsing at an airport in Cuba while waiting to return home following days of travel delays, according to a report by CTV News. The incident occurred on Cayo Largo del Sur, a small island where travellers had been
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Young Man Drowns After Late-Night Leap Into Lake in Outaouais A tragic drowning claimed the life of a 21-year-old man late Friday night, August 19, 2016, at Lac St-Pierre in Val-des-Monts, located in the Outaouais region. According to reporting by the Montreal Gazette, the young man was attending a private party on lakeside property when
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‘I Feel Blessed’: Teen Soccer Player Recovers After Cardiac Arrest at Futsal Tournament A weekend futsal tournament in Ottawa’s west end nearly ended in tragedy when 15-year-old Abdulla El-Astal collapsed suddenly while resting on the bench during a game. The incident occurred at Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road, where Abdulla was competing
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Man Saved by MRU Students Donates Defibrillators to Help Others A routine squash game at Mount Royal University quickly turned into a life-threatening emergency for Ayaz Kara—but thanks to fast action and proper first aid training, it also became a powerful story of survival and giving back. In January 2014, Kara suffered a sudden heart
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“I Could Hear the Grating”: Grizzly Attack Victim Fought to Survive in the Backcountry “Lucky to be alive” is a phrase often used lightly—but for Colin Dowler, it is painfully accurate. Dowler is one of the few people to survive a brutal grizzly bear attack and live to tell the story. His survival was not
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Fringe Performer’s Saskatoon Visit Takes a Serious Turn After CPR Rescue Knowing how to perform CPR can make the difference between life and death—and Chris Parsons’ experience in Saskatoon is a powerful reminder of that reality. Chris Parsons, a Winnipeg-based street performer known by his stage name Chris Without the Hat, was in Saskatoon to
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Young Boy in Critical Condition After Near-Drowning in St-Michel A young boy, believed to be around seven years old, remains in critical condition after a near-drowning incident at a public swimming pool in Montreal’s St-Michel borough, according to local authorities. What Happened Emergency services received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 6:35 p.m. after the child
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