Police officers attempted to save a man with naloxone and CPR did not wrong. This was discovered by Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU). Overdose concerns The SIU checks all deaths involving police in the province. In such cases, the officers were called to a Brampton house where they found a 36-year old man who needs […]
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In a movie theater in Halifax, it was a life-or-death situation when an audience went into cardiac arrest. Earl Kiely is alive thanks to the quick thinking of the audience members who knew what to do. Kiely nearly died, but now he is taking time to appreciate the simple things. He was dragged down to
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A man was transported to RCH after sustaining a gunshot wound. The Mission police, fire, and ambulance personnel responded to a call at Philbert Street for reports on a male suffering from a gunshot wound shortly after 3 PM. Shooting incident The victim was transported via air ambulance which landed in Mission Secondary School’s playing
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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 6-year old is dead after a boating incident. A North Vancouver family was boating on Kalamalka Lake in Vernon when the incident occurred. There were reports of a drowning incident at Kalamalka Lake which was south of Vernon. According to Vernon RCMP, the family was boating on the lake and was returning to the
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Several Ontario cities are reminding residents to throw their disposable face masks, gloves, and wipes in the garbage, not the recycling bin. In York Region which includes Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan, residents have increasingly been putting those items in their recycling or green bins since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The municipality stated that waste
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Two men were taken to a healthcare facility with non-life-threatening injuries. The Abbotsford Police are attempting to figure out why 2 men without apparent drug or gang connections were shot at while driving along Ponderosa Street. The shooting ordeal leaves 2 men with injuries According to Const. Ian MacDonald, the 19 and 28-year old victims
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The Summerside Police Department has a defibrillator in one of its patrol cars. One officer hopes it will get 3 more machines in the next budget year. According to Cpl. Jason Blacquiere, police often arrive before the paramedics during vehicle accidents and other medical emergencies. Around 85% of cardiac arrest cases in Canada occur outside
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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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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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It has been a challenge for B.C. pharmacies to find protective equipment such as masks and eye protection during the pandemic. Now, they are also being cautioned about avoiding possible scammers who could try and take advantage of the situation. The BC Pharmacy Association is now working to screen potential providers and compile a list
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It was a special day for the 55-year old physician, Chris Dawkins. It was the first time where he will meet the people who saved his life. In just over two months ago, his heart stopped breathing and was considered clinically dead. Dawkins just finished a workout at home on his rowing machine when he
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The much-anticipated pandemic operating guidelines from WorkSafeBC are now public for COVID-19, outlining several precautions operations have been waiting for. With details now provided in documents for the foodservice, personal service, outdoor, office, and retail industries, businesses now have a road map to follow for reopening. Some of the rules include limiting or eliminating shared
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A man stabbed during a fight on a transit bus was given CPR. Sadly, the man died. The 42-year old was stabbed during an incident on a Coast Mountain bus at around 2 PM. He has not been publicly identified. He was rushed to a healthcare facility but did not survive his injuries. The Integrated
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Face masks are disposable, loose-fitting masks that cover the nose, mouth, and chin. These are mainly used to protect the wearer from splashes, sprays, and large-particle droplets as well as prevent the spread of potentially infectious respiratory secretions from the wearer to others. The masks can vary in design but it is often flat and
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The family members credit 11-year old girl for saving her baby cousin from choking. Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc is the grade-6 student who saves the infant. She credits her training on a babysitter course which allowed her to act. The incident occurred at the home of Fenyx’s grandfather in Windsor. The extended family was gathered to celebrate
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An elderly was declared dead after a house fire near Ranelagh Avenue in the Capitol Hill area of North Burnaby. The BC Coroners Service confirmed that it is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s. The fire crews were called to the house just before 1 AM after reports of heavy fire. Upon
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As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread all over the globe for months, it significantly affected all aspects of life. Sadly, many have several questions in mind about the new virus. In a statement by one of the top health officials in B.C., medical professionals have a clear perspective on how the virus spreads. According
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An SHA volunteer took a class to a scene where a patient was declared dead. The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is recommending more privacy training for Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) volunteers after a CPR instructor and volunteer medical first responder took her class to a call at a private home. Privacy concerns Based on
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When traveling on the BC Ferries vessels, it is important to bring along a face covering or mask. With the increasing COVID-19 cases, the guideline is to aimed on preventing the spread of the virus. On June 15, passengers on the ferries must always have a face mask available that covers both the mouth and
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