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November 2, 2023

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Moose Jaw paramedics receive medals for 25 years of exemplary service
MooseJawToday.com
Moose Jaw paramedics Angela Sereda and Jim Madden recently received the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal from Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty for at least 25 years of exemplary service, with both Sereda and Madden having accrued more than 30 years each in their field. Read More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

Service resumes after Toronto paramedics issue another code red due to ambulance shortage
CityNews
Service has since resumed but Toronto's Paramedic Union (TCEU Local 416) has once again been forced to issue a code red due to an ambulance shortage that impacted those needing urgent care. Read More

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Sudbury paramedics among those honoured by Governor General
Sudbury News
Ontario paramedics were recently awarded the Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal for their good work. The 166 individuals recognized included several paramedics from the Sudbury and Manitoulin areas. Read More

166 Ontario paramedics receive exemplary service medals
Cornwall Seaway News
On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) awarded 166 paramedics the Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal. These paramedics come from 38 of the province's 56 paramedic services. Read More

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Paramedic training in PG?
CKPGToday.ca
As with every community across the province, there is a dire shortage of paramedics, whether it's medical paramedics or industrial paramedics. And they are a bit different. And community futures of Fraser for George is looking to weigh in on a matter of training paramedics. Read More

11 York Region paramedics receive exemplary service medals
Newmarket News
Paramedics from 38 of Ontario's 56 paramedic services were among the 166 paramedics to receive exemplary service medals from the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC). Read More

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7 Peel paramedics to be honoured for their length of service
Brampton Guardian
The honour — a wearable ribbon bar — for his 41 years of service will be awarded to Peel paramedic Brian Parkes in December. Six other Peel paramedics have been chosen to receive an honour for their 20 and 30 years of service: Mark Symington, Keith Young, Alison Crossby, Michael Donnelly, Danielle Gingrich, Brent Gorzynski. Read More

'The system is crumbling': New report highlights gaps in paramedic services
CTV News
A new report on ambulance service in London is highlighting major gaps in patient care between the ambulance and the emergency room. According to the report from Middlesex London Paramedic Service, ambulance offload delays in 2023 have increased by 56 per cent over 2022. Read More

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Paramedics helping those experiencing homelessness
CTV News
Homelessness is not just a big city problem, in Renfrew the number of people who need housing is expanding rapidly. Read More

New paramedic hires join the Perth County team
StratfordToday.ca
Samuel Unruh is "super eager" to start his paramedic career. Originally from the Niagara region, Unruh is starting work in Perth County shortly. Unruh is part of a group of 20 paramedics that took a two-week orientation and have been a part of five "rideouts," joining already working paramedic teams as a third, assisting and observing as they respond to calls. Read More

Hospital offloads continue to cut into paramedic response times
Barrie News
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is working to better meet response times when dispatched to a potential emergency. Members of Simcoe County council were provided with an update on local response times, as well as recommendations from officials for the 2024 Response Time Performance Targets, during the recent committee of the whole meeting. Read More

No band-aid solution: Improving paramedic service aim of ongoing survey
PTBO Today
A survey compiling recent experiences interacting with Peterborough County-City Paramedics is ongoing, the aim being to improve the service as deemed necessary. Read More

Why did this 99-year-old have to wait 4 hours for an ambulance?
The Star
No one knows for sure how long Muriel Pattee had been on the floor. All her family is sure of is that sometime during the night of Oct. 19, the 99-year-old collapsed in her room at the Amica Bronte Harbour retirement home in Oakville. Read More

Ambulance becomes spooky studio for mobile makeup artist
CBC News
Wendy Morgan loves Halloween. More specifically, she loves doing people's makeup for Halloween. The Grand Falls-Windsor artist says this time of the year is one of the busiest for her. Read More

Union reports transport ambulance shortage
CP24
For the second time this month, the Toronto Paramedic Union said no ambulances were available for a period of time recently. Read More

Home, Garden and Leisure show launching raffle supporting HALO Air Ambulance
My Lethbridge Now
A raffle draw with proceeds going towards HALO Air Ambulance will be a big part of the BILD Lethbridge 2024 Home, Garden and Leisure Show this year. Read More

'A really, really good fit': St. John Ambulance settling in after August move to Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus
Prince Albert Daily Herald
After 27 years in downtown Prince Albert, St. John Ambulance has found a new home. The non-profit safety training and wellness organization moved to their new location on the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus in August. Read More

Sask. MLA prompts questions about ambulance wait time after falling outside legislative building
CTV News
Questions about ambulance service are being asked at the legislative building after a call for help went unanswered. Saskatoon NDP MLA Betty Nippi-Albright fell outside the building recently and needed emergency help. Read More

Overdose crisis burning out Vernon health care, first responders
Vernon Morning Star
Losing three loved ones in the past 30 days to fentanyl overdoses has left a Vernon politician devastated. Coun. Teresa Durning was wiping tears from her face at the last city council meeting. Read More

Calgary first responders provide tips for a safe Halloween
LiveWire Calgary
Calgary Police, Fire Department, EMS, Calgary Transit, and 911 service want everyone to have a fun Halloween this year, and have provided some top tips ahead of trick-or-treating to keep everyone taking part safe. Read More

New peer support line offers help for Alberta first responders
Sylvan Lake News
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

Rescue dogs matched with veterans, first responders
PelhamToday.ca
Starting in November, a new program from Niagara Dog Rescue will match rescued dogs with military personnel and first responders. The dog rescue organization will subsidize the adoption fee and provide other support to strengthen the companionship between the adopter and the rescued dog. Read More

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