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Paramedic Services Week 2025: President's message
PAC
Across Canada, paramedics are celebrated for their unwavering professionalism and bravery. From urban centers to isolated communities, they deliver lifesaving care with compassion and resolve. This year's theme honors their inclusive service and tireless dedication under increasing national pressures. Read the Full Letter
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New EMS station to cut response times
CTV News
Lambton EMS will temporarily expand into a leased site to boost coverage while its permanent base is under construction. Set at 805 Upper Canada Drive, the new location launches soon with daytime and overnight ambulance crews. Read More
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New and upgraded ambulances could soon hit the roads
Quinte News
Pending county approval, Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service may soon see three new ambulances and two upgraded ones. Upgrades involve remounting compartments on new chassis, offering a cost-saving alternative within the $1.1 million capital budget. Read More
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Ambulance delays climb in Metro Vancouver as calls surge
Vancouver Sun
Ambulance response times for critical emergencies in Metro Vancouver are falling short of benchmarks. Delta, West Vancouver and White Rock saw the sharpest increases, with some wait times rising over 40%, driven largely by persistent staffing shortages. Read More
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65-year-old charged after paramedic injured in assault
NTV
Paramedics in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, recently faced an unexpected attack by a 65-year-old woman during a routine call. Deemed medically stable, she turned violent, leaving one paramedic with minor injuries and facing assault and probation breach charges. Read More
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911 failures raise alarm after rural man's death
CBC
Raymond Switzer questions whether his son Dean might have survived had any of the 22 emergency calls connected. The 55-year-old suffered a fatal heart attack while family desperately tried reaching 911, receiving only unanswered rings or error messages. Read More
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Violence and burnout push paramedics to breaking point
Canadian Occupational Safety
Paramedics face intense pressure from daily violence, severe understaffing and burnout. A union survey shows 93% endured workplace violence, while 71% considered quitting. With no recovery time between emergencies, frontline responders are nearing a breaking point. Read More
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Celebrate EMS Week with $10 BBQ
Swift Current Online
Families can join Gull Lake, Saskatchewan's, EMS Week BBQ hosted by the ambulance service. Sponsored by Ranch House Meat Co., the event supports local EMS and offers burgers, beans and salad. Read More
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1 job in health care never truly clocks out
EMS World
Paramedicine finds you in raw moments — reviving lives in kitchens, comforting kids in chaos. It's hands-on, immediate care, far from hospitals' order. In unpredictable scenes, paramedics act fast, calmly navigating life-or-death calls with no praise, only purpose. Read More
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