First Aid and CPR

Understanding Snowmobile Accidents and Cold Exposure Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity across Canada, but it comes with serious risks—especially in remote and mountainous areas. Knowing what to do if a snowmobile accident occurs or how to respond when someone is buried, injured, or unresponsive in the snow is critical. In Winnipeg, Manitoba, and across

Understanding Drowning and Emergency Response Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, often without warning. Knowing what to do if someone is struggling in the water or how to respond when a person is pulled from a pool unresponsive is critical. In Winnipeg, Manitoba, and across Canada, fast recognition, safe rescue techniques, and CPR can help

CPR and Quick Action Save Man’s Life at Senators–Canadiens Game A 64-year-old man is alive today because bystanders knew what to do. During a home game between the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre, the man suddenly suffered cardiac arrest while seated in the stands. According to Ottawa paramedics, he

Unconscious 9-Year-Old Rescued at Prince Albert Water Park A potentially tragic drowning incident at Prince Albert’s Kinsmen Water Park ended in a successful rescue thanks to the quick thinking and professional training of on-site lifeguards. On August 3, 2018, staff discovered a 9-year-old child unconscious in the main pool at approximately 3:30 p.m. Lifeguards immediately

Babysitter Rushed to Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive in Newmarket Pool A 20-year-old babysitter was rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool in Newmarket on Friday afternoon. York Regional Police say the incident is being treated as an accident, with no signs of foul play. Police credit a young girl

How CPR Saved a Life Outside a Kitchener Coffee Shop Knowing CPR doesn’t just teach a skill—it gives you the ability to save a life. On a cold December morning in Kitchener, Dylan Duncan was simply waiting for a bus when he heard a frantic voice call out:“Does anyone know CPR?” That voice belonged to

Checking the Scene During an Emergency: Electric Shock, Flooding, and CPR During emergencies such as flooding, the instinct to help others can be powerful—but hidden dangers can quickly turn a rescue effort into a life-threatening situation. A serious electric shock incident in Gatineau serves as a powerful reminder of why checking the scene for hazards

Hiker Dies After Fall at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park A 28-year-old man has died after suffering cardiac arrest while hiking near Norvan Falls in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 8, 2016, and is now under investigation by the BC Coroners Service. According to North Vancouver RCMP, the man was hiking

Officer Who Tried to Save Lac Leamy Drowning Victim Stresses the Importance of CPR Training Emergencies happen without warning, and the actions taken in the first few minutes can determine whether someone lives or dies. A tragic drowning incident at Lac Leamy has once again highlighted why CPR training is so important—and why every bystander

Cape Breton Man Dies Following Suspected Drowning at Port Hood Beach A 59-year-old man from Sydney, Nova Scotia, has died following a suspected drowning incident at Port Hood Beach in Cape Breton. Inverness County RCMP reported that emergency services were called to the beach shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. What Happened at Port Hood

Swimmer Drowns in Ottawa River; Foul Play Not Suspected A 22-year-old man from Markham, Ontario, died after drowning while swimming in the Ottawa River on Friday evening in the Township of Whitewater Region. Ontario Provincial Police say the incident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. near Foresters Falls, approximately 120 kilometres northwest of Ottawa. The man