B. Oak
Brandon Oak is a registered nurse with years of experience to boast in the field of emergency care. With years of experience as a emergency nurse, Brandon Oak also works as a part time contributor on online sources offering a variety of health-related articles.
The articles that Brandon Oak provides aims on widening awareness and knowledge of both the civilians and other healthcare professionals. The articles, mostly on first aid care can provide an insight on what to do during emergencies.
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As the government boosts its protocols to limit the spread of COVID-19, several people are still caught violating the safety protocols. There are up to 124 tickets issued with a fine of $2,300 along with several lower fines. The fines are meant to limit further violations against the safety protocols, but still there are a
COVID-19 rule-breakers rack up to almost $500K in fines in B.C. Read More »
Despite the hefty fines people have to pay for violating the safety protocols, a few continue to go against the rules. As mask protests become rampant, the rally that took place on Saturday was the second time when the police issued a fine. The Kelowna RCMP issued a $2,300 fine to the organizer of the
Anti-mask protest in Kelowna nets organizer with a $2,300 fine Read More »
A man who fell into the water received CPR. The timely delivery of life-saving measures is crucial to the survival of the victim. After receiving calls from people who were near the Graves Bridge, emergency crews responded to the ordeal. In a release by the fire department, a man who was fishing saw another man
An angler who fell into a river receives CPR Read More »
Although the government imposed safety protocols in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, some do not follow the rules. A $2,300 penalty was given by the Kelowna RCMP to the organizer of a protest in the downtown area. The protest went against the public health orders associated to the prevention of COVID-19. The
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The response of the public-school division when a near-drowning incident occurred was good according to a mother. During the ordeal, a young girl was saved while struggling in a city pool, and CPR was performed. The immediate delivery of life-saving measures is crucial to survival during emergencies. Prompt intervention The lifeguards at the Lawson Civic
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A man receives CPR after pulled from the water at Wasaga Beach. Sadly, the man died after he suffered some form of health condition while swimming at Wasaga Beach. Watery ordeal According to the Wasaga Beach Deputy Fire Chief, they were called to Beach Area 2, near Mosley Street and 6th Street North just before
CPR performed on a man pulled from the waters of Wasaga Beach Read More »
A controversial bylaw that requires all residents and visitors in Calgary to wear face masks inside public buildings and on transit vehicles is in force. City officials voted in favor of the bylaw, which enforces rules on wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) inside all city facilities, buses, CTrains, malls, taxis, and grocery stores on July
Face mask bylaw now in effect in Calgary Read More »
A Mission emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicular rollover. A 56-year old Osoyoos woman was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital after her vehicle flipped into a ditch that was filled with water. Timely rescue The local emergency personnel was requested to respond to the east of Lougheed Highway and Nelson Street after the motorists witnessed
First aid care performed on a victim of a road accident Read More »
A man in his late 50s died despite CPR after a single-vehicle crash near McArthur Avenue. The incident occurred close to a hydro pole and wires. Vehicular accident The paramedics stated that the man suffered from cardiac arrest and the firefighters and bystanders performed CPR after he was extricated from the vehicle by the fire
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Abbotsford residents helped save the life of a man with CPR after hit by a truck on Lougheed Highway. The Abbotsford resident, Jeremy Scholing enrolled in a beginner-level first aid class several years ago but he did not think that he will use it. Road accident When the incident occurred, it involved a 22-year old
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Nova Scotia will be tightening the border with New Brunswick which will be effective on Saturday. As of 8 AM Saturday, anyone coming into the province from New Brunswick must complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form before arriving and self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Nova Scotians returning from New Brunswick must also self-isolate
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Edmontonians have been abiding by the city’s face mask bylaw for the most part. During the Emergency Advisory Committee Meeting city, Edmonton had a 98% face covering compliance rate between December 10 and January 4. Even with the expanded enforcement, Edmontonians are by and large doing the right thing. There have been a lot of
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A newcomer in Regina saved a life by timely action. The man who moved to Canada from Egypt just a month ago helped in saving the life of a Regina resident who was drowning at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. Saving a life Mohamed Elzeldin Mohamed was at the park together with friends for a barbeque.
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The city of Ottawa is making masks mandatory on and around skating rinks, but the masks will not be required while people are skating. At 5 PM Wednesday, people must wear a mask within a 15-meter distance of the edge of the ice surface, but masks are not mandatory while you are skating. In a
Mask mandatory at Ottawa outdoor rinks but not while skating Read More »
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit state that two people are facing $875 fines for not self-isolating under local COVID-19 rules. The RCDHU stated in a media release that the two individuals did not adhere to an order from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman that has been in place since October
Renfrew County hands out two tickets for breaking COVID-19 rules Read More »
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