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Community invited to support back-to-school drive
NL Health Services
NL Health Services will host a "Pack the Back to School" drive in Central Newfoundland to support local families. Community members can contribute school supplies and food items to help fill an ambulance for students. Read More
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Region shifts focus to new paramedic station over housing project
CambridgeToday
Plans for affordable housing on Concession Road were shelved for a $12.6 million paramedic station. This facility will include offices and training rooms. Costs for the housing project were deemed too high without a set budget, prompting the region to prioritize paramedic services. Read More
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Automated texts improve emergency response times
Emergency Services Times
South East Coast Ambulance Service's new automated text system sends updates to 999 callers, prioritizing critical cases. It reduces call handler workload and allows for easier ambulance response cancellation, enhancing patient care. Read More
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How paramedics revolutionize end-of-life care at home
The Conversation
Paramedics in Canada are enhancing patient care by addressing palliative needs at home, saving time and reducing hospital congestion. This approach allows patients comfort in their final days, reducing stress on families and optimizing emergency medical resources. Read More
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Ukraine drone attack leaves 2 dead in Russia
Reuters
A Ukrainian drone hit an ambulance in Russia's Kursk region, killing a driver and a paramedic, according to local authorities. The attack also injured a doctor. Ukraine has not commented, and both countries deny targeting civilians since the war began. Read More
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Highway 1 crash injures 6 near Field, BC
CityNews Vancouver
A section of Highway 1 near Field, B.C., reopened after a crash sent six to the hospital. Golden-Field RCMP reported a serious two-vehicle collision around 12:20 p.m. BC Emergency Health Services dispatched ambulances and air support to the scene. Read More
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Costco's apocalypse dinner kit: What you need to know
CTV News
Costco offers an emergency food kit featuring 132 servings, including pasta and pudding, with a 25-year shelf life. However, nutrition experts note that portions may not satisfy all dietary needs. Options for dietary restrictions are limited in emergencies. Read More
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2 seniors hospitalized after stabbing
Toronto Sun
Two seniors in North York were hospitalized after a stabbing. Police responded at 6:20 p.m. to the Cresthaven Dr.-Brahms Ave. area. A woman suffered life-threatening injuries; a man was also injured but remains stable. Police arrested a suspect. Read More
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Paramedics, surgery team save man's life
Vernon Morning Star
A 63-year-old man from Vernon recounts his ordeal after collapsing at home in May. He was rushed to Vernon Hospital, where a doctor diagnosed a life-threatening intestinal infection. The surgery was complicated by cardiac arrest, but the medical team successfully saved his life. Read More
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Haldimand OPP investigates ambulance crash
Brantford Expositor
Haldimand County OPP is looking into a crash involving an ambulance and car. Minor injuries were reported. Police are seeking information from the public and offer rewards for tips via Crime Stoppers. Read More
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Police revamp policies after ambulance mishap
CBC
Gatineau, Québec, police are revising procedures after canceling an ambulance for a man who later died. A Quebec coroner recommends better guidelines for canceling ambulance services and educating police on head trauma after the man's confusion was misinterpreted as age-related. Read More
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Tesla Cybertruck ambulance can't fit patients
Futurism
Lakewood, New Jersey, has a new Cybertruck ambulance. The $100,000 Tesla was donated to the Hatzulas Nefashos, a volunteer EMT organization. It's wrapped in red, white and blue, but its blocky design raises questions about space for patients. Read More
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Early morning shooting injures 2 in Toronto
CP24
Two people in their 20s were hospitalized after a shooting in Mount Dennis, Toronto, around 2:30 a.m. A suspect in a vehicle shot at them while they were seated in their car. The woman sustained serious injuries, and police have not identified suspects. Read More
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PEI boosts hurricane readiness with generator funding
CBC
P.E.I. invests over $1.5 million in generators for gas stations to ensure power during hurricanes. Forty-five locations will receive them, with businesses sharing costs. This follows tropical storm Fiona's power outages, prompting lessons on disaster preparedness and fuel accessibility. Read More
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