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Delta Airlines crash at Toronto Pearson: Passenger & pilot insights
CBC
In this CBC segment, The National's Adrienne Arsenault speaks with a passenger who experienced the terrifying Delta Airlines crash and rollover at Toronto's Pearson Airport. A seasoned pilot also provides expert analysis, explaining the possible causes behind the accident and what may have gone wrong during the flight. Read More
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Paramedics seek new training options after program cut
Sudbury.com
Paramedics are searching for alternatives after Cambrian College discontinued its Advanced Care Paramedic program last August. Without a local program, no new graduates will be available in 2025, prompting officials to explore partnerships with other colleges. Read More
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5 injured in highway crash involving SUV, ambulance
CTV News
A crash between an SUV and an ambulance left five people injured. RCMP says the SUV's driver failed to stop before crossing Highway 627, colliding with the eastbound ambulance. Two SUV occupants were airlifted, while three EMS personnel were hospitalized. Read More
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Newborn dies after family dog attack
CBC
A 14-day-old baby boy died after being bitten by a family dog in an Alberta home and airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. RCMP are investigating the incident, and the dog has been surrendered for evaluation. Read More
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Lambton EMS plans $10.8M headquarters, seeks budget approval
The Independent
Lambton, Ontario, may soon have a $10.8 million paramedic headquarters, consolidating operations, logistics and storage. The facility, proposed near Highway 40 and Highway 402, would be 24,000 square feet. EMS officials are discussing a location at Western Research Park, potentially reducing costs by $3 million. Read More
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Paramedics surpass response time targets in 2024
CJBQ-AM
Hastings County, Ontario, paramedics continued to exceed response time goals in 2024. In one category, they arrived with a defibrillator within six minutes for 44% of sudden cardiac arrests, surpassing the 35% target. Response times remained strong after staffing improvements. Read More
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Rising call volume strains local paramedic services
CJBQ-AM
Ambulance demand presents both improvements and challenges. New bases in Stirling-Rawdon and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory enhanced rural coverage, yet Belleville's calls surged by 3,000 in five years. Quinte West staffing concerns also require urgent attention. Read More
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HALO expands fleet with new helicopter for faster emergency response
LethbridgeNewsNOW
HALO Air Ambulance has introduced a new flagship helicopter, featuring upgraded systems for better reliability and a bold orange-and-blue design. This marks the first time the service has operated two helicopters, improving availability and reducing downtime for critical medical missions. Read More
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Overdose calls drop 23% as crisis continues
Castlegar News
Calls to paramedics for overdoses in Castlegar, British Columbia, declined by 23% in 2024. New data from BC Emergency Health Services shows Nelson, British Columbia, had the highest call volume in the Kootenays with 261 incidents. Provincewide, drug poisoning calls dropped 4% since 2023. Read More
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Overdose calls decline regionally but rise in some communities
Nelson Star
Nelson, British Columbia, saw an increase in overdose-related paramedic calls in 2024, even as numbers declined elsewhere in the Kootenays. BC Emergency Health Services data shows Nelson had 261 calls, up from 225 in 2023, leading the region. Provincial overdose calls have dropped by 4% since 2023. Read More
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Overdose calls surpass 200 in 2024
Williams Lake Tribune
Williams Lake, British Columbia, recorded 239 overdose-related calls in 2024, the highest in the Cariboo, surpassing Quesnel's 150 and One Hundred Mile House's 22. Similar-sized municipalities varied, with Nelson reporting 261, while Coldstream and North Saanich saw far fewer cases. Across British Columbia, paramedics responded to over 40,500 overdose-related incidents. Read More
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Doctors push to end virtual ER pilot
CBC
The New Brunswick Medical Society is calling for an end to Horizon Health's virtual ER pilot, arguing the $866,000 contract with Teladoc is wasteful and could lead to rural hospital closures. Instead, they advocate redirecting funds to expand local urgent care and attract ER doctors. Read More
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