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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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Peel paramedics honour Black History Month with symbolic epaulettes
Peel Region
From Feb. 6: Peel Regional Paramedic Services is marking Black History Month with specially designed epaulettes symbolizing Black culture and resilience. Created by a Black Peel paramedic, the design features a Kente Cloth pattern reflecting heritage and excellence. This initiative aligns with Peel's broader commitment to diversity and inclusion. Read More
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Alberta paramedics gain real-time access to patient records
St. Albert Gazette
From Feb. 6: Alberta paramedics now have access to Connect Care after a successful summer pilot. The system provides real-time patient data, including lab results and medication history. Officials say this advancement enhances emergency response, improving clinical decisions and patient care. Read More
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Paramedics finally earn major pay gains
The Pointer
From Aug. 21: After working over a year without a contract, Peel, Ontario, paramedics secured a new agreement that boosts pay, extends mental health coverage to part-timers and doubles retiree health care limits, though talks stalled on other key concerns like retention incentives and workplace equity. Read More
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Winnipeg is transforming 911 emergency responses
City of Winnipeg
From Aug. 14: WFPS handled over 225,000 calls last year, averaging 600 daily. With emergencies ranging in urgency, Winnipeg refined its 911 system to prioritize life-threatening cases, introducing five response levels to ensure faster care for the most critical situations. Read More
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Pilot project cuts ambulance wait times by 6%
CBC
From June 5: A pilot project that keeps ambulances stationed locally rather than covering other regions has led to a 6.4% improvement in response times. Medavie says the model eases pressure from call volume spikes and lengthy hospital delays. Read More
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