A Montreal man learned a lesson on life and death after a drowning ordeal in the St. Lawrence River. Luckily, he was saved by a couple on their Sea-Doo. Timely water rescue Benjamin Spiridonov was surfing on the St. Lawrence River close to Habitat ’67 when the safety cord at his boat broke away. He
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There will come a time when you will leave your house and venture into public places. For now, it might be the grocery store or a doctor’s clinic, but as the social distancing measures steadily ease, you can do more errands or return to work. The new normal will be different – seating spaced far
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Those riding on OC Transpo buses, Para Transpo vehicles, and the O-Train must wear a face mask to board. Starting today, OC Transpo stated that it is mandatory for riders to wear a cloth mask when entering transit stations and onboard buses, trains, Para Transpo minibuses, and contracted taxis. The front door boarding resumes for
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Two strangers – Levi Ross and Dr. Erika Persson where in different cheering areas at the Edmonton Marathon. In no time, they both observed a man facing down on the pavement and acted. According to Dr. Persson, she was in the right place, at the right time and she recalled her first aid training. She
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A man who just moved to Canada saved the life of a Regina resident who was drowning. The incident occurred at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. He was at the park with friends for a barbeque. They heard a woman shouting for help and ran to the beach. When they got there, they saw two men
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A 28-year old hiker went into cardiac arrest while hiking. The incident occurred near Norvan Falls in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. The man was airlifted out of the area in critical condition according to North Shore Rescue. The victim was crossing a creek when he slipped and fell, hitting his head which put him in
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When an injury occurs, expect a bleeding cut or wound depending on the body part involved. Being prepared to deal with this injury is vital to prevent further bleeding and minimize the chances for infection to develop. How to control the bleeding Apply direct pressure on the site of the wound or cut using tissue,
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The measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in one clinic in Vancouver were considered extraordinary. When the Copeman Medical Centre in downtown Vancouver got a new directive from the provincial health officer on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it has taken extra steps. If a caller has significant symptoms and relevant travel
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As COVID-19 extends its reach around the globe at a quick pace, the only thing spreading faster is rumors and myths. The main concern for parents – what does this mean for my children? According to the provincial health officer of B.C., young people can be asymptomatic. They can also be “efficient” transmitters without getting
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Several officers were recognized for their life-saving efforts. More than 30 Albertans were honored for their bravery in a ceremony at Edmonton police headquarters. Among them were Pidwerbeski and Tyler Mann, both Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers. The boys were paddling in the Poplar Point area which is a popular lakeside area on the eastern
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The BC Search and Rescue Association urges the public to avoid challenging hikes and climbs during the pandemic. Members of search and rescue organizations in British Columbia have not seen the number of calls go down, despite the stay-at-home recommendations from officials. The number of rescues has not gone down at all according to a
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A babysitter was found unresponsive in a pool and given CPR. The police in Newmarket are crediting a young girl who called 911 after her babysitter was found unresponsive in a backyard pool. According to York Regional Police, members of Central York Fire Services were the first to arrive at home on Arnold Crescent. A
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An inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell was given CPR. The inmate who was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility has died. According to the Justice Department, the 29-year was discovered around 9:30 PM. The staff quickly started CPR and called paramedics. The man
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread all over the globe, there are several essential considerations to bear in mind to stay safe. Face mask dos Wear a mask while out in the public Public officials have suggested the use of homemade face masks when out in public, especially when physical distancing is difficult to
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The Renfrew Paramedic Service has discovered paramedics have been using non-medical grade masks while on the job during the COVID-19 paramedic. The masks were in use by paramedics for up to a week at the end of May. A member of the paramedic service noticed the error when they saw the box the masks were
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Two passersby resuscitate a man who was hit by a truck in Pitt Meadows. The passersby heard the impact of the crash as they were driving home to Abbotsford along the Lougheed Highway. They quickly pulled over and ran to the prone man who was not breathing. The two attempted CPR on the man after
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Ottawa is set to become the first transit service in Canada to make face masks mandatory for all riders on public transit. Starting Monday, all OC Transpo employees and passengers will be required to wear a cloth mask when entering transit stations and onboard buses, the O-Train, and Para Transpo vehicles. The mandatory face mask
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A 28-year old man was given CPR by a bystander. The hit-and-run victim was found by a neighbor on the ground and CPR was performed. The victim was found unconscious and severely injured on the road of 14300 block of 92nd Avenue. The man was transported to a healthcare facility where he later succumbed to
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As Eastern Ontario moves into the second phase of reopening, people are going to public areas more often and you might find it hard to observe a minimum distance from others. One way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a mask. It is true that it is going to be hard for
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