Two passersby resuscitated a man with CPR after struck by a truck in Pitt Meadows. Jeremy Scholing and Matt Burnett, both 23-years old heard the crash as they were driving home to Abbotsford along the Lougheed Highway. They immediately pulled over and ran to the prone man who was not breathing. Burnett and Scholing attempted […]
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The active cases of COVID-19 in the northern village and a nearby First Nation have recovered, ending a three-month ordeal. An outbreak in a northern Saskatchewan village that accounted for almost a third of all diagnosed COVID-19 cases in the province appears to be over. The last active case in the village of La Loche
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An elderly woman died when a house fire occurred despite the immediate delivery of CPR. The Calgary Fire Department stated that a woman who was found inside the front door was transported to a healthcare facility but she died of her injuries. House fire The incident involved a fire at a single-family house in northwest
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Another 20 million free non-medical face masks are made available to Albertans in an effort to encourage mask-wearing when physical distancing is not possible. The province started the second batch of distribution on Monday. Previously in packages of four, Albertans can now pick up a set of eight masks for no charge at 700 restaurant
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Upper Canada Village reopened partially to the public on July 1 with strict guidelines in effect including physical distancing and wearing of face masks. The park has worked with the local health unit on the physical distancing. There were a lot of families that came through and they need more than 6 feet. With this
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A man in his 30s entered his car when he was shot. According to the police, a suspect involved in fatal daylight shooting in the west-end of Toronto was “lying in wait” for the victim. The emergency crews were called to the area of St. Clair Avenue West and St. Clarens Avenue, near Lansdowne Avenue
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The associate medical officer of health in Ottawa stated that large social gatherings and parties turned into “a super-spreader event” for COVID-19 in Ottawa. The Ottawa Public Health shared that there were eight to ten new cases of COVID-19 linked to a single social gathering as it investigates the recent spike of cases in the
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A teenager who performed CPR to resuscitate a woman who suffered a heart attack was recognized for her life-saving effort. Erin Sachs together with her father delivered CPR to resuscitate Sandra Giffin after she suffered a heart attack after a bus ride. Importance of learning CPR Sandra Giffin and her husband Cris boarded a packed
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The medical office of health in Ottawa shares that understanding and keeping to the “social bubbles” of no more than 10 people is the key to keeping COVID-19 transmission low. It follows a statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford that Ontarians will likely need to stick to smaller social circles for the remainder of 2020.
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In one study, a cardiac arrest victim is likely to be given CPR from bystanders in the city’s ethnic Chinese neighborhoods. Victims of cardiac arrest in public can be given prompt CPR from bystanders in Chinese neighborhoods. The chances of surviving a cardiac emergency without sustaining brain damage are relatively high if it occurs within
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As COVID-19 cases rise throughout British Columbia, more than 80 doctors and dentists are pushing the provincial government to implement a mandatory face mask policy. One of the reasons is that it is getting harder to maintain physical distancing. The group has outlined a plan with the acronym, ACT which stands for “All indoor spaces
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The 20-year old man shot in Abbotsford on Canada Day died of his injuries. The case is now handled by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). The victim was identified as Tanner Henderson. Shooting claims a life Tanner was shot in the head and died the next day. The shooting occurred at around 6:15 PM
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A 60-year old Ladysmith man is recovering from a gunshot wound. He was hit in the leg by an errant bullet while playing golf. According to Nanaimo RCMP, the man just finished his round at Winchelsea View Golf Course in Lantzville when he felt a sudden sharp pain in his lower calf. According to the
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Cotton might seem to the fabric of choice for most cloth masks, but a single layer will not work well in preventing particles from penetrating, so it is recommended to use several layers of it. The question – how many layers are needed? Generally, the more easily you can see through a fabric once you
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Face masks are now mandatory in enclosed public spaces in Ottawa. The mandatory mask order was implemented back on July 7. The increasing scientific proof supports wearing a mask when in enclosed public spaces as a vital measure in reducing the spread of COVID-19 while the risk of rising rates of infection continues. Let us
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As a way to comply with the new guidelines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Orleans Gardens Chiropractic is making adjustments. Some of the measures include cleaning their hands before coming in along with wearing a face mask and wearing personal protective equipment. Plexiglass has been installed at the clinic. Patients are also required to fill
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The Mounties in Burnaby are trying to piece together what resulted in a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle. It was around 5:30 PM when a motorcycle and an SUV crashed at the intersection of Hastings Street and Ingleton Avenue. The male motorcyclist was thrown several meters from the impact and was transported to
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A 26-year old woman was fatally stabbed outside the courthouse. The RCMP is investigating the incident that occurred in Prince George. According to the Mounties, they received a report of the stabbing around 10 PM and found the woman suffering from at least one stab wound. The officers performed first aid and the woman was
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The coroner investigates the case of drowning involving an 18-year old near the Beaconsfield shoreline. The young man drowned in Lake St. Louis just meters from the Centennial Park shoreline. The witnesses reportedly heard the man shout out for help after falling into the water but he slipped beneath the waves before help could arrive.
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The increasing cost of respirator masks and other personal protective equipment has led to complaints of price gouging in B.C. For one company, it shared that its increased prices reflect the reality of getting sought-after goods into Canada in the midst of a pandemic. The Showcase store at Lansdowne Mall was selling N95 mask for
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