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June 26, 2025

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Body recovered as search continues after Quebec air ambulance crash
CBC
Divers recovered one Airmedic crew member days after a helicopter crashed into a remote Quebec lake. The company expressed condolences as efforts continue to find three others. One survivor was hospitalized after escaping under still-unclear circumstances. Read More

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PARAMEDIC NEWS

New air ambulances are cutting wait times in northern Ontario
CTV News
A new hangar and added aircraft are already reducing emergency wait times. Ornge's expanded fleet now reaches remote northern communities, improving timely access to care and boosting service across northeast Ontario and beyond. Read More

How 911 delays are putting lives at risk
Nunavut News
Nunavut MLA Adam Arreak Lightstone says the territory isn't investing enough to launch a 911 service. Despite 16,000 annual RCMP calls, Iqaluit uses multiple emergency numbers. Nunavut remains among the few Canadian regions without a centralized emergency line. Read More

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19 new paramedics join Toronto's emergency care mission
City of Toronto
Toronto has welcomed 19 newly trained paramedics to its emergency response team. After rigorous training, these professionals are set to deliver critical, around-the-clock care to the city's 3 million residents. Their diverse backgrounds reflect Toronto's inclusive values. Read More

Staying safe during summer heat waves
CTV News
As extreme heat grips Ontario, paramedics in Waterloo Region urge caution and debunk misleading social media graphics. Contrary to popular claims, sweating doesn't rule out heat stroke. Delayed action based on false signs could be life-threatening. Read More

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New CAF roles aim to reshape frontline medical care
Government of Canada — National Defence
The Canadian Armed Forces is replacing two medical roles with new ones — Paramedic and Combat Medic — to fix training gaps and improve alignment with modern military needs. These updates standardize training and boost operational readiness across both Regular and Reserve Forces. Read More

JBPCO expands with $3B move into emergency vehicle market
Financial Post
JB Poindexter & Co. has acquired Demers Braun Crestline Medix, a top North American ambulance manufacturer. The move brings global reach, design innovation and over 1,500 team members into JBPCO's growing commercial and specialty vehicle portfolio. Read More

Rescue crews push limits to save campers after severe Ontario storm
CIMY-FM
Crews are being commended after navigating storm debris and dense forest to save a mother and son trapped by a fallen tree in Algonquin Park. Facing blocked trails and hazardous terrain, responders reached the pair and delivered urgent care. Read More

Proposal offering hope for at-risk infants gets emergency support
SooToday
A local paramedic chief voiced strong support for a proposed safe infant surrender site. City council will review the idea, though major agencies have concerns. The proposed temperature-controlled box would offer anonymous, crisis-safe infant drop-off. Read More

1 year later, Newfoundland and Labrador's public ambulance overhaul shows strong results
CBC
Newfoundland and Labrador's shift to a fully public ambulance system has reached its first anniversary, with leaders praising improvements in care quality and efficiency. The unified model replaced a patchwork of services and brought hundreds of workers into the public fold. Read More

24-hour ambulance service boosts coverage
Quebec Community Newspapers Association
Shift work for paramedics in Huntingdon, Québec, will end as the province allocates over $2.2 million to expand emergency services. The area will now have round-the-clock ambulance staffing, reducing delays and improving response times across the Montérégie region. Read More

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