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September 21, 2023

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York Region opens 27th paramedic response station in Markham
Newmarket News
A new paramedic response station has opened in Markham, bringing the number of stations across York Region to 27. Located at 180 Cachet Woods Court, the station is LEED silver certified and can accommodate up to six ambulances, and will have paramedics operating 24 hours per day, seven days a week, according to a Regional Municipality of York news release. Read More

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PARAMEDIC NEWS

Algoma District Services Administration Board — Primary Care Paramedic recruitment
Wawa-news.com
The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) / Algoma District Paramedic Services is seeking applications for frontline Primary Care Paramedics interested in part-time and full-time opportunities at our stations located in North Algoma. Read More

CUPE 1842 paramedics oppose the outsourcing of lift assistance work
CUPE
A proposal to transfer lift assistance work out of the hands of paramedics was discussed at Hastings County Council and needs to be opposed, said CUPE 1842. Read More

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Waterloo region's paramedics receive more money from region to hire 29 people
CBC News
Paramedic services in Waterloo region will receive $4.4 million to hire more people as call volumes rise. Paramedic Chief John Riches appeared before councillors recently at the community and health services committee meeting to make the pre-budget request. Read More

NS Court of Appeal: Court has no jurisdiction over paramedic registration and licensure appeal
Canadian Lawyer
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to hear an appeal related to the registration and licensure of paramedics. Read More

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Tour Paramedic Ride
CTV News
Hundreds of cyclists pedalled into the capital recently for the Tour Paramedic Ride. It's all to raise funds for and to honour paramedics who have lost their lives in the line of duty or suffered injuries both physically and psychologically. Read More

Saskatchewan searching for solution to paramedic shortage
Global News
While Saskatchewan people have been saved by paramedics across the province for decades, it's now the paramedics asking for help. Diana Woytiuk and her husband have owned Blaine Lake Ambulance for nearly 25 years. What used to be a fully staffed service has turned into a skeleton crew of first responders. Read More

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9 new recruits train to work as paramedic firefighters in Lethbridge
My Lethbridge Now
Nine new recruits are gearing up to work as paramedic firefighters in Lethbridge. The fall class of trainees spent the day on Sept. 14 doing entanglement and window exercises. Read More

Perth County Paramedic Services expecting record year for call volumes
Midwestern Newspapers Corp.
With eight months of 2023 in the rearview mirror, Mike Adair expects 2023 to be a record year for Perth County Paramedic Services (PCPS) in terms of call volumes. Read More

Ontario midwives deliver essential paramedic training in childbirth emergencies
Cision
Midwives are training paramedics across the province in childbirth emergencies to support safe out-of-hospital care for pregnant people when birth is imminent or urgent medical care is required prior to hospital transport. Read More

Regional councillors approve mental health plan for Waterloo Region paramedics to help reduce workers' absences
Waterloo Region Record
Regional councillors have approved a mental health and wellness plan for the region's paramedics to reduce work absences. The $500,000 annualized plan includes a peer support team under the guidance of a clinical psychologist, allowing workers to share experiences and challenges they face when attending to traumatic incidents. Read More

Hectic Tour de Rock schedule doesn't faze busy paramedic
Chemainus Valley Courier
Gearing up for the Cops for Cancer's Tour de Rock ride requires a heavy time commitment, one that Kayla Carlson has only been too pleased to incorporate into her busy schedule. Read More

Specialist mental health paramedics join Yorkshire Ambulance Service
BBC News
Paramedics specializing in mental health have been employed by Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) for the first time in the country, the trust said. The service will also double its number of dedicated mental health response vehicles from three to six. Read More

First Responders celebrated
Yahoo News
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion #54 hosted a First Responders Appreciation Day event Sept. 9. Around 14 organizations were in attendance, including firefighters, police, EMS, search and rescue and STARS. Read More

Honour House supports veterans and first responders
CTV News
Honour House and Honour Ranch are places of recovery and a home away from home for veterans, members of the military, and first responders. Read More

First responders face high stress on the job
Yahoo News
Nobody knows when an emergency is going to happen, but when one does, we rely on emergency responders to assist. It's hard to imagine the sights first responders see on a daily basis here and elsewhere. Read More

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Check out the list of upcoming webinars. Read More

'Every minute counts': B.C. drivers reminded to pull over for ambulances
Mission City Record
B.C. paramedics say it's all too common that drivers don't yield to ambulances with lights and sirens. B.C. Emergency Health Services paramedics Jasprit Khandal and Brian Twaites are reminding drivers to slow down, move over and yield to ambulances when they have their lights and sirens on. Read More

Ontario delivering more convenient and connected care in York Region
Government of Ontario
The Ontario government is making investments in York Region to connect local residents and families to faster, more convenient public health services and emergency care in their communities. Read More

New president and CEO touches down at STARS
CTV News
STARS air ambulance's new president and CEO started recently. Katherine Emberly was first announced to take over from previous president and CEO Andrea Robertson this past spring. Read More

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