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New campaign urges smarter 911 use to ease emergency response delays
Peel Region
Peel Region, Ontario, kicks off a provincewide campaign urging smarter 911 use to ease pressure on emergency services. Through widespread media, the campaign teaches residents when to call 911, highlighting alternatives for non-urgent needs. Read More

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PARAMEDIC NEWS

Remembering 10 years of sacrifice by paramedics
The Chilliwack Progress
A recent somber gathering at the British Columbia Legislature marked 10 years of honouring paramedics who died serving their communities. Officials, families and paramedics paid tribute to their courage, commitment and the personal toll of emergency service. Read More

US doctor urges faster 911 questions after student's fatal overdose
Global News
During the inquest into Sidney McIntyre-Starko's death, a U.S. expert stressed that 911 responders must ask critical questions faster. Delayed emergency responses, he argued, can cost lives — as was tragically the case in this British Columbia fentanyl incident. Read More

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Survivor's voice is helping reshape mental health talks for first responders
Saskatchewan Media
Canada's first-ever CIPSRT conference brought a sharp focus to first responders' mental health. Former Humboldt Broncos player Tyler Smith, now 21, shared how the tragic crash shaped his journey toward therapy, healing and emotional growth. Read More

City pushes for more ambulance support to ease fire service strain
CKPG-TV
Prince George's fire crews responded to over 6,600 medical calls last year, prompting concerns from city officials. Council wants the province to fund ambulance services more fairly, saying local property taxes shouldn't cover provincial responsibilities. Read More

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New boathouse boosts rescue readiness
Castanet
A long-awaited marine rescue facility has officially opened on Shuswap Lake, inviting the public to explore. The boathouse marks the result of eight years of community-driven planning, now offering shelter, training space and faster emergency responses for volunteers. Read More

British Columbia names ex-justice to lead urgent festival safety review
CBC
After 11 were killed at a Vancouver street festival, British Columbia has tapped former chief justice Christopher Hinkson to quickly review public event safety. His report aims to guide summer festival planning across the province. Read More

Why lifesaving CPR training is coming to high schools
CBC
Grade 10 students in Prince Edward Island are discovering that CPR is easier than expected, thanks to new mandatory training. The province's initiative equips teens with crucial lifesaving skills, reinforcing community care and inspiring future medical aspirations. Read More

5 northern partners uniting to reshape medevac care
Cabin Radio
A new 10-year air ambulance deal brings more Indigenous and regional firms into the fold. Air Tindi and Advanced Medical Solutions now join forces with Tłı̨chǫ, Det'on Cho and Aklak Air to enhance health care access across the remote Northwest Territories. Read More

Community steps up to support paramedic facing stage 4 cancer
NorthumberlandNews.com
Sam Swain, a devoted paramedic and family man, now faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer. His community is responding with heartfelt support, raising thousands to help ease the burden of his treatment, travel and daily medical needs. Read More

Urgent reasons to listen to paramedics right now
CJLX-FM
Staffing gaps across Quinte, Ontario, are affecting essential services — and paramedics are sounding the alarm. Belleville heard more sirens last weekend, and behind that noise is an escalating crisis as local union talks with Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services intensify. Read More

Veteran paramedic steps into leadership for county care initiative
CHLK-FM
With 26 years of hands-on paramedic service, Liz McDonald now leads Lanark County's Community Paramedicine Program. A program co-founder, she'll oversee in-home care efforts that often replace traditional hospital visits for certain patients. Read More

Why British Columbia's 911 system is failing patients in critical moments
Vancouver Sun
A leading emergency care expert condemned British Columbia's 911 system for dangerous flaws, citing failed breathing tests and delayed responses. His warnings followed a student's overdose death, spotlighting systemic failures he tried, and failed, to reform. Read More

Local paramedics prepare for global rescue challenge in Czechia
CTV News
A dedicated team of local paramedics is gearing up for a major international rescue competition in Czechia. This high-stakes event will test their emergency skills under intense, real-world conditions as they represent Canada on a global stage. Watch Video

20 months of training is reshaping emergency care
The Eastern Door
Tanner Phillips trains future paramedics, knowing they may one day save his family. His motivation reflects a deep community bond where residents train to serve neighbors, avoiding barriers of external schooling and building a culturally aware, homegrown emergency response. Read More

Warning issued as rare drug found in mix spreading
CBC
Health officials in the Northwest Territories are warning of a risky mix of street drugs found during a vehicle stop, testing positive for fentanyl, meth and crack. A rare benzodiazepine, desalkylgidazepam, complicates overdose treatment, resisting naloxone. Read More

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