Steve Sawatzky was at Tinkertown when he went into cardiac arrest. Around 2 dozen Winnipeg firefighter-paramedics took turns in performing CPR for nearly an hour after Sawatzky collapsed at a work barbeque. Unexpected incident Sawatzky was sitting at a picnic table at the amusement park, surrounded by his colleagues when he went into cardiac arrest. […]
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Although the message to wear face masks on transit has been in effect for months, the recommendation is not being followed by everyone, and some are now calling for tougher steps to protect passengers on board. It has been over a month since TransLink kicked off an official campaign to encourage face-coverings on board, but
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John Haggie emphasizes the importance of life-saving training. First aid and CPR training are highly beneficial for anyone. Saving a life Saving the life of a man is considered as an act of heroism but one Newfoundland and Labrador politician is downplaying his action. He hopes to spur others to undergo life-saving training such as
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A woman whose twin sister choked to death urges first aid training for all drivers. Her twin sister died after choking while on a Para Transpo bus since the operator did not know how to perform CPR. Para Transpo is Ottawa’s door-to-door transit service for disabled transit users. It was last September when Galina Kamienski
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On a sunny morning, Gordon Andrusiak went out for a brief jog close to Neil Nesbitt Park in Barrhaven. He was diagnosed with a heart condition but has been exercising regularly and eager to include jogging into his regimen. Unexpected ordeal In a short while, he was found by a group of workers wearing orange
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Clayton Blackwood was biking at the Junction when a 30-year old woman was struck by a van. The “Good Samaritan” who saved the life of a woman struck by a vehicle claims he used basic first aid training to keep her alive until the emergency team arrived on the scene. The woman was hit by
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Two companies from Guelph, Ontario are specializing in building engineering and genetics have come together to form Songbird Life Science. This is a COVID-19 testing and health-protection service with the objective to help businesses reopen amidst the pandemic. The company is currently consulting with the lighting industry, working with a baby food processing plant, and
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A head-on collision on Vancouver highway resulted in injuries that required first aid. According to police, a Ford Focus and Mercedes SUV collided over the centerline of the four-lane highway. Road collision Two people are taken to a healthcare facility with life-threatening injuries after an early morning head-on collision in Vancouver’s east and left seven
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A motorcyclist died despite CPR after losing control and flipped his bike in Etobicoke. The man who was in his 50s was declared dead in a healthcare facility. Road dangers The incident occurred at Norseman Street and Islington Avenue near Kipling Avenue. The man who was believed to be in his 50s did not have
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The incident occurred in the 18200-block of 67A Avenue. A man is dead after a shooting incident in Cloverdale in the 18200-block of 67A Avenue. Around 4 PM, the Surrey RCMP received several calls regarding shots being fired in the Clayton area. Upon arrival at the scene, the officers found a man who sustained gunshot
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A renowned runner collapsed at the finish line of a popular Maritime road race. Without the prompt action of the right people, the outcome might be worse. Tom Cholock does not head out for a run on his own, but he did so on Monday with his running partner in mind. Tommy Turner collapsed 10
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Ken Dakin prayed for a miracle after his wife and son were struck by lightning. The incident occurred on the weekend at their cabin on a west-central Saskatchewan lake. According to Dakin, a retired Mountie, he was on his knees and praying for his son and wife. Lightning strike Blaine Dakin, 29-years old, and his
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Belongings were scattered across the road and traffic on Gateway Boulevard was closed to one lane after a collision. According to Sonya Lambert, a man was standing up while pedaling his bicycle and a trailer carrying possessions when his tires became stuck on the curb. Road accident A vehicle driving in front of Lambert hit
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After a dramatic revival on the weekend, more rinks, and recreational facilities on P.E.I. are planning to buy automated external defibrillators. Importance of defibrillators Steve Stapleton assisted in reviving a friend who collapsed during a hockey game at the APM Centre in Cornwall. He used an AED when CPR was no longer working. According to
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If you are eager to go back to yoga class during the COVID-19 pandemic, be prepared for changes. Studios have the green light to welcome back students as part of Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan, but classes will look and feel a lot different. There are markers, plexiglass for those coming in, and when
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The quick actions of arena staff and teammates save the life of a hockey player with CPR in Cumberland. A man in his 50s collapsed on the bench while playing hockey at the R.J. Kennedy Arena at around 11:40 PM. According to the paramedics, the teammates of the hockey player quickly started CPR and the
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New changes are coming to the TTC starting Thursday as the Toronto transit agency returns all-door boarding and cash payment options. The transit agency made the announcement stating that while face masks and face coverings will be mandatory for customers and staff, other rules enforced due to COVID-19 will loosen up. The all-door boarding will
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As the summer draws near in Ottawa, the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition is encouraging everyone to practice water safety at all times at beaches, lakes, and swimming pools. Around 500 Canadians die by drowning every year. Recently, a two-year-old boy drowned in the Ottawa River at Petrie Island. According to the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition,
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While the Ontario government refused to implement a province-wide mandatory face mask rule, it left the decision up to individual regions. Several towns and cities are now working on policies to make masks mandatory for individuals inside enclosed public or commercial spaces. Let us take a look at what some regional and city councils in
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Automated defibrillators or AEDs are now available in every public high school in Quebec. This was made possible after years of fundraising and campaigning. The ACT Foundation not only made sure that schools have devices that can restore a normal heartbeat, but it is ensured that thousands of teachers have been trained. CPR instructors have
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