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Bruce County paramedics to hold annual stuff-the-ambulance event
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On Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., paramedics were at the Sobeys in Kincardine. The following weekend, service members will be at the Wiarton Foodland on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and at the Port Elgin Independent, Port Elgin Canadian Tire, Port Elgin Walmart, and Southampton Foodland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More

New operations manager takes the reins at Moose Jaw's ambulance station
MooseJawToday.com
Corey McNeice, an advanced care paramedic at Medavie Health Services West–Moose Jaw, has taken the lead job of operations manager in the city following Kyle and Angela Sereda's recent move to Saskatoon. Read More

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County paramedic staff honoured during annual ceremony
Bradford News
On Nov. 30, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services hosted a commencement and honours ceremony recognizing 51 new recruits, seven employees celebrating career advancements and four recipients of the chief's commendations. Read More

Private company now manages eastern Ontario paramedic service
CBC News
The County of Lennox and Addington is the latest Ontario community to dip a toe into private health care by signing a deal with Medavie Health Services to run its paramedic service. Read More

Sask. paramedics call for changes to Ambulance Act to cope with increased workload, pressures
CTV News
Saskatchewan paramedics are calling for the province's Ambulance Act to be updated — as the first responders claim their profession is the last to be looked at when addressing health care issues. Read More

Despite staff increase, B.C. ambulance wait times still high
CityNews
Despite more emergency health workers on the job across B.C., the union that represents paramedics in the province says response times still aren't where they should be. Read More

Alberta announces new committee, framework for EMS
Global News
The Alberta government announced it will be creating a new committee and framework recently, aiming to address EMS concerns and improve health care across the province. Read More

Red Deer remains committed to ambulance dispatch return
Red Deer Advocate
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston said the city remains committed to convincing Alberta Health to return ambulance dispatch to the city. In a move that caught Red Deer officials by surprise, Alberta Health announced recently that local dispatch would be returned to Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo next year. Read More

Province hands EMS dispatch back to RMWB
Mix 103.7
Responsibility for Emergency Medical Dispatch is being handed back to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo after nearly four years. Read More

SHA memo reveals critical care bypasses in 4 cities across Saskatchewan
CTV News
Internal Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) documents obtained by the provincial NDP show that four of the province's major hospitals were subject to critical care bypasses on Nov. 29. Read More

Paramedics take their concerns to Legislature
SaskToday.ca
Ambulance call response times were once again an issue at the Legislature as paramedics and firefighters were on hand to share their concerns. The visit of EMS providers was part of their annual lobby that they do at the Legislature to raise their issues with both political parties. Read More

NDP Leader promises to improve ambulance care, if elected
Country 600 CJWW
If elected, Saskatchewan's NDP Leader says she will improve ambulance care and reform Saskatchewan's Ambulance Act which was passed in 1989. Paramedics and firefighters visited the legislature recently to advocate for change. Read More

Stigma around PTSD still exists despite 'shock' around Ontario police officer's death
Global News
December will mark 10 years since a well-regarded Hamilton Police investigator took his own life inside Central Station, putting a spotlight on first responders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on the job. Read More

How an Ontario app is providing mental health support for first responders
Global News
When it comes to mental health, technology probably isn't something many people think of right away. However, assistance in the form of phone apps is making breakthroughs and helping first responders, including Ontario-based PeerOnCall. Read More

Lloydminster first responders 'kick off to Christmas'
City of Lloydminster
On Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lloydminster's first responders filled service vehicles with toys and non-perishable food items at several locations around Lloydminster as they help support the Christmas needs of the Salvation Army Food Bank and The Olive Tree. Read More

911 and Public Safety Communications program at Loyalist
Quinte News
Loyalist College will offer its new 911 and Public Safety Communications Ontario College Certificate program starting in the fall of 2024. The program is designed to equip aspiring communications professionals, including public safety personnel, call centre agents, and dispatchers, with the essential skills required for the fast-paced world of emergency response. Read More

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Public Safety Personnel (PSP) is a broad term that includes individuals (career and volunteer) that ensure the safety of Canadians. Read More

Training Opportunities
CIPSRT
Training for public safety personnel (PSP) may take on many forms, such as efforts to reduce stigma, increase knowledge, or minimize mental health disorders through resiliency training and early intervention programs. Read More

988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada
CBC News
Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, went live recently. People in every province and territory who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate, real-time support can use the three-digit number. Read More

Welcome to the Kids Hero Series!
Kids Hero Series
Dr. Susan Hunt is a clinical psychologist that works with adults, children, teens, and families in her private practice. She conducts psychological assessments, works with individuals who are struggling with various mental health issues (e.g., Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, ADHD, ASD, Stress, Grief, etc.), and provides various therapeutic treatments/interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, etc.). Read More

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