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Ontario launches campaign to combat violence against paramedics
OrilliaMatters
Simcoe County, Ontario, councillors back a plan to address rising violence against paramedics with a new campaign. Jane Sinclair emphasized the need for action to support paramedics. Chief Sarah Mills highlighted the importance of changing the perception that violence is part of the job. Read More
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Paramedics demand action as contract talks stall
Local Journalism Initiative via Yahoo!
Unifor Local 1359 held another rally in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, frustrated by stalled contract talks. The demonstration outside the DSSMSSAB offices featured signs urging negotiations over arbitration. Union leaders emphasized the need for direct bargaining for a fair deal. Read More
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Join the Bruce County EMS HQ grand opening
Owen Sound Sun Times
The public is invited to the $9 million Bruce County Paramedic Services HQ opening soon. The event includes a ribbon-cutting, paramedic demos, facility tours and CPR training. The project, delayed by supply chain issues, began in June 2022. Read More
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Toronto paramedic's mission for Ironman world record
Now Toronto
A Toronto paramedic aims to be the youngest female to finish six Ironman triathlons on six continents in 18 months, highlighting first responder mental health. She finds exercise essential for mental well-being amid job challenges. Her journey began with a Toronto triathlon in July 2023. Read More
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Ontario awards 4 paramedics for bravery in critical incident
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Ontario awarded bravery medals to four UCPR paramedics for their courage during a critical incident. The awards were presented on May 27, concluding Paramedic Services Week. The paramedics responded to a dangerous situation, providing life-saving care to injured officers. Read More
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New leader appointed to Dufferin County Paramedic Services
Orangeville.com
Gary Staples, a 23-year DCPS veteran, has been promoted to chief, succeeding Tom Reid. Staples, formerly deputy chief for seven years, is ready to lead. Headwaters Health Care Centre's CEO praised the partnership with DCPS. Staples aims to continue providing excellent care. Read More
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Paramedic prepares for 850km Tour de North
Caledonia Courier
A Fort St. James, British Columbia paramedic, Sydney Steinbach is preparing for the Tour de North, a seven-day, 850km cycling event. The tour raises funds for childhood cancer research. Steinbach, motivated by personal loss, trains rigorously for the challenging ride. Read More
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Private ambulance service transitions to public system
CBC
Ken Broughton's private ambulance service in Conception Bay, Newfoundland, has integrated into the public system. Since 1958, the Broughton family has served with a station wagon turned ambulance. Now, the ambulance service has ceased, leaving only their funeral business. Read More
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Nova Scotia court supports arbitration decision on paramedics' wages
Canadian Lawyer
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's ruling, supporting an arbitration board's wage decision for paramedics represented by CUPW. The court found the arbitration board's decision reasonable, adhering to statutory criteria and the replication principle. The case returns to arbitration to reconsider wage increases, focusing on inflation. Read More
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Temps d'attente et déchargement des patients : des défis pour les ambulanciers d'Ottawa
CBC
Pour une troisième année consécutive, le Service paramédic d'Ottawa n'est pas parvenu à atteindre ses normes de rendement en matière de temps de réponse aux appels urgents. C'est ce que révèle le rapport annuel 2023 de cette organisation, dans lequel on souligne que les ambulanciers paramédicaux ont consacré un nombre d'heures exceptionnel aux délais de déchargement dans les hôpitaux d'Ottawa. Read More
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Il faut maintenant appeler le 911 pour tous les services ambulanciers à T.-N.-L.
CBC
Les divers services ambulanciers du secteur privé à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador font désormais partie du système public de santé. Leurs numéros de téléphone habituels ne sont plus valides à compter du 1er juin. Les gens dans toute la province doivent désormais composer le 911 en cas d'urgence. Le gouvernement comptait jusque là sur plus de 60 fournisseurs privés. Il s'agit de corriger un système "fragmenté", selon le ministre de la Santé, Tom Osbourne. Read More
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