A man named Xavier Jimmy in his early 20’s was charged with second-degree murder of Gabriel Wapass, age 47. He was provided with first aid by paramedics but eventually died due to his injuries. Timely intervention According to a witness, there was a fatal confrontation between Jimmy and Wapass. The incident happened early in the […]
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Two organizers named Aryan Sekhavati and Ashkon Pourheidary offered a free workshop on first aid and CPR after an incident that happened in Toronto. After losing a close friend in the tragic van attack, Sekhavati and Pourheidary want to do something that they could help the people in the community affected by the incident. The
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A witness named Tiffany Jefkins is experienced in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation but has never tried to save a life outside of a hospital. An incident happened last spring where she was a witness to a van attack. The incident happened at Yonge Street and Finch Avenue. There were 10 people dead. A student at the University
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A 30-year old woman from Vancouver succumbed to her injuries after the incident. The woman was declared dead after a kayaking incident on the Vedder River in Chilliwack. Unforeseen ordeal in the water Based on the report by Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson, Cpl. Mike Rail, the police were present at the scene in Yarrow after they
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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 were boating on the lake and was returning to the
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A 3-vehicle accident occurred in front of the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. The accident occurred before 8 PM at the intersection of Wakesiah Avenue and Third Street. According to firefighters at the scene, a passenger in a Chevrolet Trailblazer was transported to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with unidentified injuries. The driver of the Civic was examined
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Chris Parsons encourages everyone that knowing how to perform CPR is a useful skill. Parsons is a street performer with the stage name Chris Without the Hat. While in Saskatoon to perform at the Fringe Festival, he had to perform CPR to help a man breathe again. Importance of CPR training According to Parsons, he
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Quick actions of a North Sydney teenager saved best friend from drowning. Garrett Whittle and Matthew Williams have been friends for many years, but it grew stronger after an incident. The North Sydney boys just finished their final Grade 10 exam at Memorial High School in Sydney Mines and decided to go on evening swimming.
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A 78-year old Sydney resident went into cardiac arrest during lunch hour at Casino Nova Scotia. The man was with his friend, Tom Farrell for their regular weekly lunch at the Celtic Junction Bar & Grille restaurant and trying out his luck on some of the machines. The turn of events turned into a scary
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A 23-year old man sustained a gunshot wound on his leg on a shooting incident. The police are investigating the second drive-by shooting on Sandpiper Drive in Abbotsford. According to Const. Ian MacDonald, the police received a call around 8:30 PM when residents reported gunshots fired in the 30700 block of Sandpiper Drive. The patrol
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An Edmonton Remand Centre inmate died despite CPR. The inmate was found unresponsive in her cell. Unforeseen catastrophe Alberta Justice spokeswoman Louise McEachern confirmed in an email that the correctional staff performed CPR to the woman and police and emergency responders were called. Sadly, the inmate was pronounced dead. The root cause of death is
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A snowmobiler died despite CPR after a cornice collapsed under his snowmobile in Whistler. The 52-year old man was the founding member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue. Outdoor dangers The Whistler Search and Rescue were sent to Mt. Callaghan after reports of a snowmobiler who had fallen in the area. The search crews found that
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A man in a taxi died after a shooting despite the delivery of CPR. The driver of a cab whose passenger was found dead after shots were fired near a northwest Edmonton bar was unharmed. Shooting ordeal The victim was found in the front seat of the cab outside Flux Ultra Lounge near 142 Street
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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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One person was reportedly killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Chilliwack despite CPR. At the time of the incident, there were at least vehicles involved. One was even positioned resting on the roof and front windshield of another. Dangers on the road As a response, several ambulances, firefighters and police arrived at the crash site
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The Alex Fraser Bridge crash involved several vehicles and victims that require first aid. A 5-car crash on the Alex Fraser Bridge left a taxi sitting on top of another vehicle. Road crash The incident occurred in the northbound center lane. According to Const. Mike Halskoy, the incident was indirectly brought about by a stalled
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When Pamela Morgan collapsed, she was lucky that someone saved her life. A South Surrey security guard was recognized as a hero for his quick action. He was given credit for saving the life of a senior at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. Cameron Hubley was given BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) Vital Link Award. The award
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Three inmates and some correctional officers were found by responders exposed and contaminated with an opioid around 5 in the afternoon. According to the mayor of Sarnia, the Opiate crisis is widely spread in the community. Some jail staff immediately provided first aid and CPR on the affected people before firefighters arrived in the area.
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4 people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries and some with minor injuries after a medical cart was driven at a very fast speed into the stage. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the suspect was being treated and provided with medical care and first aid by some first aid staff. Prompt
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Several shots were fired at an individual who was in distress and causing havoc in his subsidized housing unit. The man who seems troubled was living alone according to neighbors. Shooting incident The identity of the man was not revealed to the public. It is believed that he is 58 years old and of Haitian
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