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June 8, 2023

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P.E.I. paramedics to see wage increase with new contract

CBC News
After two years of bargaining, Prince Edward Island's paramedics' union has ratified a new contract with Island EMS. Paramedics will see an hourly wage increase of between 27 and 29 per cent over three years. Read More

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Abacus Data poll: Canadians are ready for paramedics to do more in healthcare

PAC via Abacus Data
On behalf of the Paramedic Association of Canada, Abacus Data conducted an extensive online nationwide survey of Canadians' views of healthcare and the role of paramedics. Read More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

Cloud DX signs 12th Paramedic Service Contract

AccessWire
Cloud DX, a leading North American provider of virtual care platforms announces a new contract with another Ontario Paramedic Service to bring remote patient monitoring (RPM) to seniors in the community. Read More

An ambulance more than a 20-minute drive away? No ambulances available for 8 hours in Islet Nord!

CUPE
The Fraternité des travailleurs et travailleuses du préhospitalier du Québec, CUPE 7300 (FTPQ), representing paramedics in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli denounces the eight-hour service interruption during the night of May 19-20, involving the lone ambulance serving the region. Read More

Retired Peel paramedic chief looks back on over 4 decades of ambulance service in Peel

Brampton Guardian
When Peter Dundas started working in paramedicine, things looked a whole lot different than they do today. "The word paramedic wasn't used back when I started," said the recently retired chief of Peel Regional Paramedic Services. Read More

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Paramedics: Man in critical condition after 3-vehicle crash in Weston

CTV News
A man in his 20s is in life-threatening condition following a three-vehicle collision involving a dump truck in Toronto's Weston neighbourhood that saw one car crushed. Read More

2 Bruce County Paramedics honoured for exemplary service

BlackburnNews.com
The Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals were presented to retired paramedic Gloria Bowes and Bruce County paramedic Judy Brookshaw. Read More

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Forces@WORK: First Responders

Prospect
Prospect's Forces@WORK: First Responders program supports a First Responder's successful transition from their established First Responder role to a post-service career path and life. Read More

New agreement could mean faster response time for paramedics

StratfordToday.ca
A new agreement between Perth County paramedics and area fire departments will see more data being shared, and hopefully faster response times. Read More

Nursing student wins award for book about Black men who became first U.S. paramedics

The Den
Mercer University nursing student Kevin Hazzard, an Atlanta-based author and journalist, has been honoured with a Christopher Award for his nonfiction book, "American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics." Read More

'They never get a thank you': Lindsay woman honours paramedics who saved her

Peterborough Examiner
Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service celebrated the often-unseen life-saving efforts of paramedics. Read More

City, OPSEU ratify collective agreement for paramedic services

Guelph News
The City of Guelph and Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 231 representing Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services voted to ratify a new four-year collective agreement. Read More

Upcoming webinars

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24 Hours of Heroes

24 Hours of Heroes
24 Hours of Heroes is a community-based fitness event raising funds and awareness for Veterans and First Responders living with Operational Stress Injuries through our partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada. Read More

Conference rates increase June 9

EMS World Expo
Preconference Workshops are Sept. 18-19, and the Main Conference is Sept. 20-22. Please scroll down to view rates and pass descriptions. Read More

Field trip fall sends 16 children to hospital in western Canada

Reuters
A group of school children fell down from about a five-meter high structure during a field trip recently in the western Canadian city of Winnipeg but avoided serious injuries in an incident that officials said could have been much worse. Read More

P.E.I. paramedics seeing wage increase after ratifying new 3-year agreement

SaltWire
P.E.I. paramedics and transport operators are seeing a jump in wages and new recruitment deals after ratifying a new tentative three-year agreement. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3324 helped the two services strike a deal after their previous agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2022. Read More

'Not a buzz word,' say parents of Ontario paramedic who struggled with PTSD and died

CBC News
Neil Harvey's story is a tragic one. The 39-year-old Lambton County paramedic struggled with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and according to his parents routinely self-medicated with cocaine. Read More

Guelph police believe an update to Android phones is causing a rise in accidental 911 calls

Global News
Police forces in the Guelph region are reporting a number of accidental 911 calls in recent weeks. The Guelph Police Service says it received more than 150 pocket dials or accidental 911 calls between 7:00 p.m. Thursday and 7:00 a.m. Friday. Read More

Fire chiefs seek fix to 'dangerous' medical dispatch change

Yahoo News
Several fire departments in southeastern New Brunswick are continuing to raise the alarm over an unexpected change to the dispatch system for medical emergencies. Read More

Halton Region donating 2 ambulances to St. John Ambulance

Hamilton Spectator
Halton Region donated two decommissioned ambulances to St. John Ambulance Canada on May 24. The vehicles will be going to the Halton branch and used by volunteers to provide medical support for residents at community events. Read More

Harv's Hike kicks off to help support first responders with PTSD

Global News
The first-ever Harv's Hike recently took place on June 3 just north of London, ON, to raise money for service dog training programs in memory of a local paramedic. Read More

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