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Top Articles of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, PAC would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the PAC eNews a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 8.
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Paramedic's firing sparks calls for free speech justice
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
From Sept. 11: About 30 people gathered at White Oaks Resort to support Katherine Grzejszczak, a longtime paramedic fired after posting a controversial Facebook comment. She says the post reflects her values, not her professional conduct. Read More
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Teens arrested after stolen vehicles block ambulance
CBC
From Feb. 13: Police arrested two teenagers accused of using stolen vehicles to block an ambulance responding to an emergency. Around 4:45 a.m., two vehicles obstructed both lanes on Route 1, preventing the ambulance from passing, police said. Officers later found the stolen vehicles in a Crown Street parking lot, where one was abandoned and the suspects attempted to flee in the other, colliding with a police car. Read More
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Paramedic speaks out after violent attack on the job
Global News
From March 20: Paramedic Greg Stubbs was attacked while responding to a call, leaving him dazed and fearing for his life. The assault, which escalated into a chaotic scene with dozens confronting first responders, has sparked concerns over safety for emergency crews in the area. Read More
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Ontario paramedics want updated regulations now
Sault Star
From June 12: Ontario's paramedic chiefs say outdated laws restrict paramedics' capabilities. With community programs operating in legal limbo, leaders argue reforms are overdue. Other provinces have advanced to self-regulation, sparking calls for equal professional status in Ontario. Read More
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Patient transfer units sit idle amid staffing woes
CTV News
From Oct 23: Multi-patient transfer vehicles were launched to reduce ambulance strain but have seen little use since August 2023. Staffing shortages have kept them parked despite demand. Officials say the concept is sound but underprioritized in a stretched system. Read More
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Paramedics test fast-acting pain relief in groundbreaking study
Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
From Feb. 6: Cornwall SDG paramedics are part of a clinical study testing Methoxyflurane, or the "green whistle," a fast-acting pain relief drug commonly used in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and Ireland. The research, led by the Ottawa Hospital, aims to assess its effectiveness. Read More
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