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July 13, 2023

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Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics ratify new contract

Windsor Star
Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics have ratified a new four-year contract agreement. The members represented by CUPE Local 2974.2 will receive annual wage increases, enhancements to holidays and benefits, plus improvements to sick leave, overtime and scheduling. Read More

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

PAC
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

Scarborough paramedic who died in northern Ontario remembered as a hero

CBC News
Arjanan Sivasathiyarajah went through a lot of phases — at one point it was fixing cars, at another it was woodworking — but a friend from high school said the one thing the late Scarborough man always wanted to do was be a paramedic. Read More

Ottawa paramedics respond to more than 30 suspected overdoses this weekend

iHeartRADIO
Ottawa police and Ottawa paraemdics are sounding the alarm about drug overdoses in the city. In a tweet, police said officers responded to 19 suspected overdoses on Saturday and another three Sunday morning. Read More

Report: Hospital delays affecting paramedic services

Brockville Recorder and Times
Ambulance calls are taking longer across Eastern Ontario because of patient off-loading delays, a report concludes, although the situation at Brockville General Hospital is improving. Read More

Today's letters: One way to fix Ottawa's paramedic crisis

Ottawa Citizen
Here's an idea that can cut paramedic wait times to half, takes no legislation, no money and no time, just a little common sense. Read More

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Private members bill calls for new criminal offence of assaulting a first responder in Canada

CTV News
If someone assaults or murders an on-duty police officer in Canada, the offence is considered more serious than if the victim was a civilian. Now the MP for New Westminster-Burnaby Peter Julian wants those same laws extended to firefighters and paramedics. Read More

Another record-breaking week of overdoses, ambulance trips in Alberta

Global News
It's another record-breaking statistic in the opioid-poisoning crisis on the heels of Alberta's deadliest month for drug deaths. Read More

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Our story continues in The Big Easy

EMS World Expo
Sept. 18-22, New Orleans
Now in its 35th year, EMS World Expo returns to The Big Easy with a continued focus on achieving better patient outcomes through better education. Read More

Additional funding being provided for Community Paramedicine in Bruce County

Saugeen Times
Community Paramedicine in Bruce County will receive up to $2,000,000 in additional one-time funding, for a two-year period over the 2024-25 to 2025-26 fiscal years, from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, as announced in the 2023 Ontario Budget. Read More

St. John Ambulance offering free response training amid worsening opioid death crisis

CBC News
St. John Ambulance is hoping a free course on how to respond to an opioid poisoning will help bring down the number of opioid-related deaths in Alberta and other parts of the country. Read More

National cross-sectional survey of health workers perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, acceptance, and drivers of vaccine decision making

Ipsos Canada
The Government of Canada is conducting this research study among health care workers in Canada. The Centre for Immunization Surveillance (CIS) of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Health Canada are seeking your participation in a survey with health care workers in Canada on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness. Read More

The paramedics' bike helmet program name says it all: 'Brain Save'

My Timmins Now
Paramedics across the Cochrane District have brought back their Brain Save program this summer. Paramedic service commander Derrick Cremin says as they're driving around while not on calls, medics are looking for any cyclist under 18 wearing a bike helmet. Read More

Edmonton paramedics responding to the most opioid-related calls amid record-breaking demand

Edmonton Journal
Edmonton recorded the highest number of opioid-related calls in Alberta for paramedics as the government announces plans to build new addiction recovery facilities. Read More

Paramedics end non-emergency strike in Chatham-Kent; matter going to arbitration

Chatham This Week
A five-week strike by Chatham-Kent paramedics, affecting non-emergency operations, has ended, and all duties resumed July 9. Read More

Manitoba RCMP: Man steals ambulance, causes collision and injuries in Thompson

Global News
RCMP in Thompson, MB, say they have arrested a man after he allegedly stole an ambulance and crashed it into a tree. On Saturday, at 9:00 p.m., RCMP say they were notified about a man who was jumping in front of traffic and punching vehicles on Princeton Drive in Thompson. Read More

Forum 2023

CIMVHR
Oct. 16-18, 2023, Ottawa | Gatineau. Read More

Williams Lake paramedic riding with 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de North

Williams Lake Tribune
Cops for Cancer rider and paramedic Jamie MacPherson's original inspiration for riding was the late Avril Chevigny. Avril lost her fight with cancer when she was just eight years old, having had lymphoma and leukemia. Read More

Diversity in Saskatchewan paramedicine

Melfort Journal
When you're a paramedic in Saskatchewan, many different kinds of people will see the back of your ambulance. From seniors and newcomers, to Indigenous people and those in LGBTQ+ community, paramedics in Saskatchewan are discussing the best ways to care for patients with respect, dignity, and equality. Read More

Report: B.C. Emergency Health Services needs to do more to address sexual harassment and morale

CBC News
A review into the internal working culture of B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) has found numerous shortfalls, including reports of sexual harassment and low morale. Read More

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