A baby was revived with CPR by a constable. Halton Regional Police Const. Rick Buys was recognized as a hero by an Oakville family after reviving a newborn. The mother of the newborn was grocery shopping at the Real Canadian Superstore with her 2 children – a 2-year old daughter and a 6-week old Evan. […]
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Despite provincial and federal health officials strongly recommending people wear non-medical masks in public spaces to combat the spread of COVID-19, a Keremeos, B.C. business owner is promoting the opposite advice. The owner of the One Eyed Budgie Gift Shop, Dave Shearer placed signage at his shop that says mask-wearing is prohibited inside the establishment.
Saskatoon police have charged a key participant in the anti-mask protests that took place last weekend. Police received several complaints about a group of people who were at several downtown businesses over the weekend to protest wearing face masks. Police, in consultation with Public Health inspectors, has issued a $2,800 fine to one of the
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Now that face masks have become a staple in our daily lives, some people have noticed an unfortunate side effect from wearing the protective coverings for long periods of time – bad breath. The phenomenon, which has been dubbed “mask mouth”, is a real thing according to several Canadian dental associations that have offered tips
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A pair of teenage girls helped save the life of a man in cardiac arrest. Brooklyn Rogers and Chloe Cuff along with the parents were presented with the Rescuer Awards as recognition for their efforts in assisting John MacSween in the winter of 2016. In March 2016, Rogers and Cuff who were both 13-years old
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The Edmonton police applaud bystanders who administer emergency first aid to a man in Edmonton. The man sustained stab wounds on a train platform during the morning rush hour. With the efforts of the bystanders, they were able to save the man’s life. Saving a life According to the witnesses, the man received several stab
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CPR was performed on two men who did not have vital signs after pulled out from a motel pool. The incident occurred at a motel in Scarborough. Watery ordeal The emergency crews were dispatched to the Grand Motel located near Kingston Road and West Hill Drive for a possible drowning. The officers who were the
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A gym owner in Saskatoon shared that he does not plan on implementing a mandatory face mask policy at his facility unless it is mandated by the province. According to Pat Mallough, who manages Iron Works Gym, face masks are required when people first enter and walk through the common areas, but once they started
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The quick response of an off-duty nurse in delivering CPR saved the life of a woman. Laurie Ouellette was together with her husband visiting family. She went to Wendy’s along with her husband and mother to get something to eat. Timely response Ouellette stated that when they were sitting at a table, her head bobbed
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COVID-19 infection rates continue to climb across Simcoe County and Muskoka. The health unit reported the week of Nov. 1 hit the highest number of cases in the past eight months. The chief of staff at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital cautions that if communities do not follow public health guidelines, shutdowns could happen like
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An angler who fell into the river while fishing passed away despite the delivery of CPR. The emergency crews responded to calls of up to two people in the water near Graves Bridge in the southeast. Watery ordeal Based on the initial reports, a man who was fishing witnessed another man who was also fishing
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A Vancouver Island woman stated that she was distraught after being removed from a BC Ferries sailing for refusing to wear a mask. She had a doctor’s note that says she has a condition that makes her exempt from wearing a face covering. The incident occurred around 11 AM. Two days earlier, the woman was
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Canadian border guards are now required to wear face masks whenever there is a reasonable expectation that they might be interacting with the public. This is a shift from the Canada Border Services Agency’s previous policy that did not require face coverings. The CBSA changed its internal guidance around mask-wearing. All uniformed and non-uniformed staff
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A hockey player was saved with an AED by the Abbotsford firefighters. The only thing that Lindsay Hickmott was sitting on a bench and getting ready to take his next shift. Life saved with an AED The only memory he recalls is waking up in an ambulance, struggling to breathe and wondering what happened. In
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New Brunswick reported two new cases of COVID-19 in the Fredericton region. The two new cases involve individuals ages 30 to 39 in the Fredericton region. Public Health stated that the cases are self-isolating and under investigation. Two previously reported cases are now considered recovered, leaving 28 active cases in the province. New Brunswick’s Campbellton
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A small business in Windsor has been fined for violating orders regarding face masks, according to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. It is the second provincial offenses fine issued by the health unit for non-compliance with the mask bylaw since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fine for the offense is $750. The health
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A man received CPR after an apartment fire. The man has life-threatening injuries after a fire in an apartment building on Walnut Street in London. Apartment fire The emergency responders were called to the building at 85 Walnut Street over the noon hour. A neighbor noticed smoke coming out the door of a unit on
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The 2020 Halloween party will not quite like the previous ones. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the harvest of sweet treats hauled in by thousands of children will take on special significance before a cold season without family or friendly gatherings that promises to be lengthy. Even though Premier Francois Legault and Quebec director of public
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The gun violence in Metro Vancouver has taken a devastating toll. It can be painful for the families of innocent victims. Unforeseen tragedy Darlene Bennett and her family are preparing for Christmas but it would not be the same. It was a hard experience for the family. Her husband, Paul Bennett worked as a nurse.
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Wearing non-medical masks or cloth face coverings will be mandatory to access indoor services in places like Cornwall, Alexandria, Rockland, and Casselman. The new rules could come into effect as early as next week. Masks, which should help prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be obligatory shortly for most people, although small children and those
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