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Lambton EMS plans to delay nonemergent 911 calls
Sarnia News Today
Lambton EMS will begin deferring lower-priority 911 calls by up to 30 minutes to address staffing shortages and shift overrun issues. Emergencies will take priority, and the plan is expected to save about $50,000 annually. Read More
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AHS seeks $4M from Wheatland EMS amid surplus dispute
CKMR-FM
Alberta Health Services has requested the Wheatland and Adjacent Districts Emergency Medical Services Association to return over $4 million. WADEMSA argues the true surplus is closer to $2.1 million, with ongoing talks to resolve the issue. Read More
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EMS dispatch restored after 3-year battle with Alberta government
Fort McMurray Today
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo's EMS services have returned, ending a lengthy dispute with Alberta's government. Local dispatch resumes after more than three years, addressing delays and miscommunication issues that arose under Alberta Health Service's centralized dispatch model. Read More
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Alberta commits $16M to boost rural health services
CTV News
Alberta launched a $16M initiative to attract doctors and paramedics to rural areas, offering bursaries between $125,000 and $200,000 to students who commit to three years in underserved regions. The province will also invest $1.4 million in training rural first responders. Read More
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Paramedics secure 3-year deal with key improvements
Unifor
Unifor Local 1359 paramedics ratified a new three-year contract, enhancing wages and benefits. The deal includes psychological benefits and improved shift premiums, recognizing paramedics' essential contributions. Members overwhelmingly supported the agreement. Read More
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$768,000 purchase of paramedic station approved
Bayshore Broadcasting
Bruce County, Ontario is set to buy the Kincardine Paramedic Station, a property it had been leasing for 35 years. The county agreed to purchase the site for $768,000, with the sale expected to close soon. Read More
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911 services face technical disruptions in midwestern Ontario
CTV News
Parts of midwestern Ontario experienced 911 service issues, affecting emergency response centers. The disruption primarily impacted police and fire services across several counties. Emergency calls were still processed without missed or delayed responses as technicians worked to resolve the issue. Read More
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International paramedic exchange fosters global learning
Scottish Ambulance Service
A Canadian Advanced Care Paramedic from Australia joined Scottish paramedics in Edinburgh to explore EMS differences. The observer shift highlighted international practices, enabling the paramedics to share approaches and enhance future cross-border collaboration between Scotland and Canada. Read More
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Regional EMS boot camp brings emergency response
CKVV-FM
Eastern Ontario's Regional Paramedic Program will hold its EMS boot camp. Expect multiple ambulances from various communities, alongside police and fire department vehicles with activated sirens and lights throughout the day. Read More
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Paramedic finds new path with massage therapy career
SooToday
After seven years as a flight paramedic, Brittany Follett has transitioned to a new role as a Registered Massage Therapist. Recently licensed by the CMTO, she's the first graduate from CTS North Bay's Massage Therapy Program to reach this milestone. Read More
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How a new app is helping save lives through immediate first aid
Penticton Herald
Scott Ashley's extensive experience as an emergency responder led him to create a company aimed at improving emergency responses. His latest initiative, Ready First Aide, delivers customizable, web-based procedures for companies, ensuring quick access to lifesaving information via smartphones. Read More
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Quebec paramedics await overdue wage hike from health minister
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Paramedics in Quebec are still waiting for a 6% wage increase, agreed upon in their collective bargaining, which the government has yet to fund. Despite additional ambulance service hours, paramedics feel neglected as wage commitments remain unmet since April 2023. Read More
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