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October 12, 2023

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Paramedics attacked while saving lives: Increased violence against first responders in Niagara, report says
St. Catharine's Standard
Niagara paramedics increasingly find themselves targets of violence and harassment — something they should never have to endure while responding to emergencies, some that are life-threatening. Read More

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A Montreal paramedic offers an up-close look at city's drug overdose problem
Global News
Nicolas La Salle Abran is always on the move. As a supervisor with Urgences-santé, the paramedic service that oversees Montreal and Laval, he bears witness to the worst moments of people's lives. Read More

Former British Columbia paramedic offers expert insight into upcoming ACT drug decriminalization
Riotact
On Oct. 28, the ACT will be the first jurisdiction in Australia to decriminalize possessing small amounts of the most commonly used illegal drugs. The change in legislation has garnered a great deal of support and concern in treating substance use as a public health matter rather than a criminal justice issue. Read More

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P.E.I. MLA removed from committees after questioning female paramedic strength
True North
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King has removed one of his MLAs from all legislative standing committees following comments he'd made about female paramedics. Read More

Toronto paramedics union issues code red as patients wait up to 8 hours for care
CityNews
In what's believed to have been a Toronto first, paramedics outside the city were called in to help during a code red alert recently. The volume of calls was so high the Toronto paramedics union says the service couldn't keep up. Read More

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7 Peel paramedics receiving Governor General's EMS Exemplary Service Medal
Just Sayin' Caledon
This award is presented to paramedics who have provided at least 20 years of exemplary service, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. At least 10 of the years of service must have been on duty in the field, involving potential risk to the individual. Read More

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Statement from Karla Bernard urging accountability and equality: Supporting women paramedics and all women in the workplace
Opposition Green Caucus of Prince Edward Island
Recently, during the Standing Committee on Health and Social Development a deeply troubling incident occurred when the MLA for Summerside-Wilmot Tyler DesRoches made inappropriate, sexist comments towards Island paramedics. Read More

Dufferin County Paramedics receive prestigious awards
FM101 Orangeville Today
Members of the Dufferin County Paramedic Service received recognition from the Province and Canada with awards acknowledging their outstanding contributions to the field of Paramedicine. Read More

Ambulance collides with guardrail on Highway 400 offramp
Bradford News
No patients were on board when an ambulance hit a guardrail on a highway off ramp. The incident occurred early recently on the off-ramp of Highway 400 at Innisfil Beach Road while responding to a "low acuity 911 call" said Shane Smith, deputy chief of logistics with the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services. Read More

Union: Ambulance shortage in Toronto prompts calls to nearby municipalities for help
Global News
The Toronto paramedics union is sounding the alarm after the city had no available ambulances to handle a large backlog of calls recently, prompting the union to issue a "Code Red Alert." Read More

After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service
CBC News
A Nova Scotia Health Department official says the government will fine the province's ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times. Read More

'So great': Community Paramedicine program helping lots of Sault seniors
Sault Ste. Marie News
The Community Paramedicine program put into place last year to bring preventative care to people living in senior's housing, retirement homes and seniors at home has grown in its one year of operation in the Sault. Read More

'No silver bullet' for Nova Scotia's ground ambulance problems, committee told
SaltWire
Health Department and provincial health authority officials were on the hot seat recently responding to the Nova Scotia auditor general's blistering report about the critical condition of the province's ground ambulance service. Read More

2 people hurt in Vancouver ambulance crash
CityNews
An ambulance was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Broadway near Spruce Street in Vancouver recently, sending two to hospital, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) says. Read More

St. John Ambulance announces return of local volunteer brigade
Castanet.net
St. John Ambulance is pleased and proud to announce they have re-opened their volunteer brigade in Penticton. The St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade describes itself as "a dedicated group of individuals committed to providing essential first aid through community support services." Read More

Lakeshore St. Andrews Church honours first responders
Windsor Star
Lakeshore St. Andrews Church held a First Responders Appreciation Service on Sunday, offering thanks and support to the folks who serve the community daily in its time of need. Read More

Medical First Response returns to Dorchester
Town of Sackville
Dorchester celebrates the much-anticipated return of its medical first response after a challenging nine-month hiatus. This victory is a testament to the unwavering spirit and determination of the community, which has a rich history of coming together in times of need. Read More

New peer support line offers help for Alberta first responders
St. Albert Gazette
A new Alberta-wide mental health resource for first responders is now accepting calls, and could offer additional support for those serving in rural communities. Read More

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