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December 4, 2025

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Family reunites with paramedic who saved baby during pregnancy scare
OkotoksOnline
A mother celebrated her son's first birthday alongside the paramedic who saved him before birth. The emergency unfolded when she experienced severe bleeding at 22 weeks pregnant. Their reunion highlights gratitude and the lasting bond formed through lifesaving care. Read More

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Anonymous donor gifts $500K for 2 new ambulances
CollingwoodToday
A local resident has donated $500,000 to fund two new ambulances. Officials say the contribution will support emergency care and strengthen paramedic services. The vehicles are expected to join the fleet under the 2026 capital plan. Read More

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Paramedics kick off 23rd annual holiday drive
BradfordToday
Paramedics have launched their 23rd annual food and toy drive to support families in need. Early donations include toys, food and gift cards, with more collection events planned. Residents can contribute online or at drop-off sites. Read More

Paramedics honoured for 30 years of exemplary service
CFMP-FM
Two Ontario paramedics received a prestigious medal recognizing three decades of dedication. The award ceremony took place in Toronto with leaders praising their impact. The honour highlights their exceptional service to the community. Read More

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Community paramedicine program expands care for hundreds
Sarnia News Today
Lambton County, Ontario's community paramedicine program now serves more than 700 residents with complex health needs. Launched in 2017, it offers proactive, in-home care and wellness checks. Officials say the initiative helps reduce crises and improve stability for vulnerable populations. Read More

Province revises paramedic staffing claims after union backlash
Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba walked back claims of adding hundreds of paramedics after announcing a new training program. Officials admitted the earlier figure was wrong, sparking union frustration. The correction highlights growing concern over rural emergency staffing shortages. Read More

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Half a million Canadians left ERs before seeing a doctor in 2024
CBC
CBC analysis shows nearly 500,000 Canadians abandoned emergency rooms before treatment last year. Provinces like Prince Edward Island and Manitoba had the highest walkout rates. Experts link the trend to worsening wait times and systemic health care challenges. Read More

Cochrane District Service Board looks to Australia for paramedic hires
TimminsToday
Facing a persistent paramedic shortage, the Cochrane District Services Board plans to recruit up to eight licensed Australian paramedics. Officials say graduates from Monash University can work in Canada under mobility rules. The board approved the proposal with a two-year service commitment. Read More

Ontario paramedic honoured for nearly 4 decades of service
Elliot Lake Today
The Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs recognized 49 paramedics for exemplary service. Among them was Bruce Martin, who has served for 39 years. His dedication reflects a lifelong commitment to emergency care in northern Ontario. Read More

Paramedics to gain new mental health support
My Kemptville Now
Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service is investing a recent grant into mental health resources for staff. The funding will strengthen peer support training and expand wellness initiatives. Officials say the move aims to improve care for first responders. Read More

Calls grow for free nasal naloxone as British Columbia pilot stalls
CBC
Health advocates urge British Columbia to make nasal naloxone free after a pilot program's evaluation was delayed. Experts say the spray is easier to use than injections and could save lives. Other provinces already offer it at no cost. Read More

Kawartha Lakes paramedic honoured for 30 years of exemplary service
Kawartha 411
A Kawartha Lakes paramedic has earned national recognition for decades of dedicated service. The award celebrates professionalism and resilience in emergency care. A formal ceremony marked the milestone alongside other Ontario honourees. Read More

Teen charged after fatal assault in west Edmonton
CityNews Edmonton
Police say a 20-year-old man died after an alleged assault in west Edmonton. Officers found him injured but refusing treatment before his condition worsened. Investigators later confirmed the death was a homicide, prompting charges against a suspect. Read More

British Columbia shelter runs out of naloxone after surge in overdoses
CBC
A shelter exhausted its naloxone supply during a sudden spike in drug poisonings. Officials say about 80 overdoses occurred in just 24 hours. Community members stepped in to help as staff scrambled for lifesaving resources. Read More

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