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Perth County Paramedic wins OAPC Humanitarian Award
My Stratford Now
A local paramedic helped people struggling to afford food during the COVID-19 pandemic, and she's being recognized for her efforts. Perth County is congratulating Primary Care Paramedic Jacqueline Ussher for receiving the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) Humanitarian Award. Read More
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Contract with paramedics ratified
Government of Nova Scotia
A three-year agreement was ratified by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 727 on Nov. 17. The agreement covers the areas of compensation, health benefits and a retention allowance for paramedics employed in a permanent or term position. Read More
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Mental health among top causes of local paramedic staffing shortages
Yahoo News
Mental health is one of the leading causes of staffing shortages in the region, says the paramedic chief. During a regular Town of Cochrane council meeting on Nov. 14, Jean Carriere, the chief paramedic for the Cochrane District EMS, shared some information about ambulance services, such as staffing issues. Read More
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Emergency services career night in Perth County
StratfordToday.ca
Have you ever considered a career as a police officer? Firefighter? Doctor, nurse, paramedic or crisis worker? You can learn more about these careers at an emergency services recruitment information session planned for Friday, Nov. 24, at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, 965 Binning St. W., in Listowel. Read More
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Airdrie's ambulance response targets unmet
DiscoverAirdrie.com
Airdrie's 2023 ambulance response times have yet to hit their target goal: a 12-minute response time for the most serious 9-1-1 events 90 per cent of the time and an eight-minute median time. Read More
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Better ambulance services coming to Rossland, Fruitvale and Salmo
Trail Times
Coming soon to Rossland, Fruitvale and Salmo is the betterment of ambulance services. Announced by BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and Ambulance Paramedics and Ambulance Dispatchers of BC (APADBC), these improvements are part of the the unions' 2022-2025 collective agreement ratified earlier this year. Read More
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It's time to help fill an ambulance with donations
Timmins News
'Tis the season to help out. The annual Fill an Ambulance Toy Drive is being held on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cochrane District EMS and Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) staff will be set up in front of the main entrance doors of Canadian Tire and Walmart. Read More
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Granisle to see increase in ambulance staffing
Houston Today
Granisle mayor Linda McGuire says she's pleased the provincial ambulance service is moving to increase the level of service to the community. Paramedics now work on a scheduled on call model whereby they are paid for eight hours at work and are then on-call for 16 hours based on a three-day rotation. Read More
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Nationwide ambulance shortage
CTV News
When it comes to emergencies minutes matter, but a nationwide ambulance shortage means patients are waiting longer for life-saving treatment, creating desperation and despair. Read More
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HALO Air Ambulance receives $1M funding
AirMed&Rescue
Canada's HALO Air Ambulance, based in Medicine Hat, AB, has received $1 million funding from its local city council, to be spread over 2023 and 2024. The City of Medicine Hat approved a $500,000 per year contribution back in July. Read More
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