January 2019

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Raft overturns on N.B. river

Two people died after a raft they were riding overturned on New Brunswick’s Miramichi River. According to RCMP Sgt. Brent Johnston, 8 friends were rafting down the river in Gray Rapids, N.B. shortly after 4 PM when it flipped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_49wMpdews Rapid overturn He added that 6 people were able to reach the shore on their […]

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Stellarton hockey player at University Cup helps woman after crash

A woman who was trapped in her vehicle was saved. Brent Turnbull’s attempt to clear his head before the semifinal did not turn out the way he had planned. Before every game, the team would usually go to Tim Hortons, but Turnbull decided to go ahead of the team, walking to a restaurant in Fredericton

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Yarmouth County man dies while kite surfing

A Yarmouth County man died last week while kite surfing. Family and friends were saddened by the death of the man. Unexpected ordeal on the water According to the Meteghan RCMP, the emergency responders were called to Mavillette Beach in Mavillette, Digby County after receiving an alert that a 53-year old man was in distress

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Young boys drown in separate Quebec incidents

An 8-year old boy drowned at a pool party in Sherbrooke. It has been the third death in Quebec since Friday. Unforeseen accident According to Samuel Ducharme, spokesperson for the Sherbrooke police, it was an unfortunate accident. There was proper supervision and other children in the pool when the incident occurred, thus dismissing criminal negligence.

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Stars’ Peverley collapses on bench a warning for hockey players

It was a terrifying sight for many to see Dallas Star’ Rich Peverley collapse on the bench during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It serves as a warning for those who play hockey on the possible health risks due to the physical demands of the sport. Potential dangers The players and coaches on

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Fraser Valley man dead after a head crash in Okanagan

The incident involving a head collision occurred at around 7:35 AM. An 87-year old Upper Fraser Valley man just died due to a head on collision in Lake Country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=054ivAiHYNU Both the RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are working closely to figure out the root cause of the head on collision. The incident severely

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2-year old B.C. girl dies after found unresponsive in pool

The RCMP found a toddler after she went missing from a daycare center. The young girl died after she was discovered unresponsive in a backyard pool. The toddler was missing from a daycare center on Hawthorne Ave. and shortly found in an underground pool at a neighboring property. The child was found beneath a solar

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Abbotsford firefighters saved the life of a hockey teammate

The man would not be alive if not for the immediate action of the rescuers. For Lindsay Hickmott, all she remembers from his hockey game is sitting on the bench and getting ready for his next shift. His only memory was waking up in an ambulance with difficulty breathing and wondering what happened. Saving a

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Estranged wife of B.C. man who died in Taser incident opposed parental visit

The estranged wife did not want to drop off her daughter since his husband was still using drugs. According to the estranged wife of the man who died after being tasered by the police in Chilliwack, she did not want to drop her 4-year old daughter for a supervised visit, but she was required by

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B.C. 911 call-taker receives glimpse of what happened after call

A call-taker provided instructions to Port Alberni woman on performing CPR on her husband. When Natalie Rumsby takes calls as a 911 dispatcher, her jobs ends once the first responders arrive on the scene where the individual who called 911 no longer needs her assistance. It is not likely that she and her colleagues at

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Husband and wife received award for saving each other’s lives

A couple were given the Vital Link Awards for immediate delivery of CPR. Diana Stephen was on her knees in front of her husband. She delivered CPR during the life-changing moment that saved his life back in 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=054ivAiHYNU She had a vague recollection on how to administer CPR which she learned from Girl Guides

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Man’s life saved with rapid response

Steve Stewart and Steve Parks together with Abbotsford fire fighters given commendation. The certificates of commendation were presented to Steve Stewart and Steve Parks together with Abbotsford Fire Rescue Captain Jim Durvin and firefighters Scott Ellis, Tom Dodd and Greg Herron. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyR3Lev2tZ8 A helping hand A call concerning a case of cardiac arrest came in

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‘The Rascals’ guitarist Gene Cornish collapses on stage

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Gene Cornish of The Rascals collapsed on stage during a performance in Montana. The 74-year old was transported to a healthcare facility. There was not immediate report on the status of his condition. Unexpected ordeal According to Jody Grant, programming and marketing director for the Alberta Bair Theater

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Rapid action of high school credited for saving a life

Jeff Crew acted when an 18-year old Ajethan Ramachandranathan collapsed in the middle of class. A west-end gym teacher and his assistant were given recognition for saving the life of a grade 12 student after using a defibrillator to revive the teenager who ceased to breathe. Quick action saves a life According to Jeff Crewe,

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