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July 6, 2023

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Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs, 18 more spots coming to Conestoga College

CTV News
In the hopes of getting more ambulances on the road, colleges across Ontario will get 300 new spaces in their paramedic programs, Minister of Health Sylvia Jones announced recently. Read More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

International Paramedics Day — Saturday July 8, 2023

International Paramedics Day
International Paramedics Day will be held on July 8, 2023 to build a better understanding of the breadth and depth of work carried out by paramedics around the world. Read More

New paramedic deputy chiefs want to, 'inspire and motivate,' in Kawartha Lakes

Peterborough Examiner
While Kawartha Lakes paramedics are running to keep pace with an unprecedented number of calls in the midst of a health-care crisis, behind the scenes a pair of newly appointed deputy chiefs settle into the job of finding the balance between efficiency and exceptional patient care. Read More

Cambrian College adding spaces in paramedic programs

North Bay News
The province will help students who want to become a paramedic in Ontario by adding more than 300 spaces in paramedic programs at colleges across Ontario, including Cambrian College in Sudbury. Read More

Prince Albert Parkland Ambulance paramedics respond to almost 200 incidents over long weekend

Country 600 CJWW
It was a busy long weekend for Parkland Ambulance Paramedics, as they responded to 180 incidents as of 8:00 a.m. Monday morning. Two of the incidents include one where a 16-year-old girl who fell off of an ATV and was not wearing a helmet. Read More

BC Paramedics launch summer safety campaign

Global News
Troy Clifford from the Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC talks to Global News Morning about the "be prepared" safety campaign — aimed at bringing awareness to the common injuries that paramedics deal with during the summer months. Read More

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City to hire 14 paramedics 'ASAP' to ease shortage

Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa will hire 23 new paramedics — 14 of them "as soon as possible" — and purchase two more ambulances in each of the next three years to deal with the city's "urgent need" to bolster its emergency medical response. Read More

Offload delays having dramatic negative impact on paramedic response times

Guelph News
In nearly every category of care, local paramedics failed to meet response time targets last year, a recently released report shows. Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) fell particularly behind on the most urgent matters, such as heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrests. Read More

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Rates

EMS World Expo
Preconference Workshops are Sept. 18–19, and the Main Conference is Sept. 20–22. Read More

Paramedics in Timmins reward young people who wear bike helmets

CTV News
Officials with Cochrane District Social Services say they have witnessed far too many young people not wearing their bicycle helmets while cycling. Starting July 1, paramedics will be rewarding cyclists, skateboarders and rollerbladers with coupons and raffle tickets if they're wearing their protective gear correctly. Read More

Kashechewan First Nation community searches for paramedic presumed drowned in the Albany River

CBC News
A paramedic who was involved in a boat crash near Kashechewan First Nation in northeastern Ontario recently is presumed drowned, according to the community's chief. Read More

B.C. MPs push bill to protect firefighters and paramedics from violence

Houston Today
A piece of legislation tabled in the House of Commons could serve as a deterrence to committing violent acts against emergency first responders. Bill C-345 was tabled by New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian and seconded by Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Lisa Marie Barron. Read More

'Quick action and coaching': Lanark County communications supervisor, paramedics honoured for life-saving efforts

Inside Ottawa Valley
When Scott Byrne, a 65-year-old Lanark County resident, suffered a cardiac arrest at home, his wife knew something was very wrong. She called 9-1-1 immediately. Read More

Warrior Kids Camp and Virtual Program

Wounded Warriors Canada
This one-of-a-kind program combines the essential knowledge around the impact operational stress injuries can have on children and youth in families with a Veteran or First Responder parent. Read More

Community Paramedic offers CPR and AED awareness training in Clearwater

Clearwater Times
The District of Clearwater Community Paramedic is a vital support position offered through BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) in the Clearwater area. Read More

Ambulance carrying patients crashes off Highway 3B after driver falls asleep

Castanet.net
Police say an ambulance carrying patients crashed off a highway last month in the Kootenays after its driver fell asleep at the wheel. RCMP said in a news release they were called to a single-vehicle crash on June 23 at 5:15 p.m. in the 4300 block of Highway 3B, near Rossland, B.C. Read More

7 new helicopter ambulances for B.C. when Island firm takes over

Victoria Times Colonist
A Parksville company has won a 10-year, $544 million contract to serve as B.C.'s air-ambulance helicopter provider, as the province pares down the number of companies it uses. Read More

Integrity supports STARS at anniversary event

Western Wheel
A local construction and building materials company celebrated 15 years in business by demonstrating its commitment to giving back. The Integrity Group of Companies hosted an event on June 22 to commemorate the milestone and support the invaluable work of STARS Air Ambulance. Read More

Ornge to build new land ambulance base in Hamilton

Global News
The agency known by many for providing air ambulance service across Ontario says it will soon open a critical care land ambulance base in Hamilton, ON, to support transfers of critically ill patients across the Golden Horseshoe. Read More

B.C. woman thanks paramedics who gave her husband one last look at Shuswap Lake

KelownaNow
Sandra Johnson and her husband Tim enjoyed one last look at the water together at the Salmon Arm Wharf, thanks to the kindness of two strangers. Read More

Ontario helping more students become paramedics

Government of Ontario
As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care and its plan to hire more health care workers, the Ontario government is helping more students who want to become a paramedic in Ontario by adding more than 300 spaces in paramedic programs at provincial colleges across Ontario this year. Read More

Training Opportunities

CIPSRT
Through its national network and support from Canadian public safety personnel leadership, the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) responds to the identified needs of public safety personnel, clinicians, researchers, and other stakeholders. Read More

Cariboo-Prince George MP unable to expedite the passage of Bill C-321

My Prince George Now
Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty's efforts to fast-track Bill C-321 fell flat after unanimous consent wasn't met. The bill would add assaults against healthcare professionals and first responders to the Criminal Code, prioritizing their health and safety. Read More

ByWard Market stabbing the only significant incident on a 'manageable' Canada Day for first responders

Ottawa Citizen
Police and paramedics reported a relatively "manageable" Canada Day, and aside from a late-night stabbing incident in the ByWard Market, officials reported fewer major incidents than previous years. Read More

Canadian Blood Services kicks of summer-long campaign with help of Barrie first responders

CTV News
Barrie's emergency service personnel are in a summer-long battle to see who can encourage the most new blood donors. The Barrie donation centre of Canadian Blood Services recently kicked off its Sirens for Life campaign. Read More

B.C. emergency services 'in a much stronger position' ahead of long weekend surge

CTV News
British Columbia's two key emergency agencies say they are prepared for an anticipated surge of demand over what's traditionally one of the busiest long weekends of the year, with the forecast calling for warm weather. Read More

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