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April 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Navigating the new terrain of paramedic regulation in Prince Edward Island

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April 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Grey County paramedic honoured with prestigious 2023 Medical Excellence Award

PAC eNews View in Browser April 4, 2024 Advertisement TOP NEWS Grey County paramedic honoured with prestigious 2023 Medical Excellence Award CollingwoodToday Teresa Tibbo, a dedicated community parame…
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March 28, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Tsawwassen man who had stroke while driving said ambulance didn't come for him

PAC eNews View in Browser March 28, 2024 Advertisement TOP NEWS Tsawwassen man who had stroke while driving said ambulance didn't come for him Vancouver Sun Layne French, a father of two, said he feel…
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March 21, 2024 at 5:16 PM

New dispatch system for Ottawa paramedics to come online next month

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March 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Paramedic says volunteering at Lighthouse an 'eye-opener'

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March 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Pancakes and wellness checks by paramedics attracts 150 people

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February 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Muskoka Paramedic Service adds a new remote response vehicle to its fleet

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February 22, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Grande Prairie polytechnic to launch training program for paramedics in the Peace Region

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February 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Brant-Brantford paramedics answer the call to assist hospital in Nigeria

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February 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM

North Bay paramedic helps fill ambulance with supplies for Ukraine

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February 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Occupational Competency Standard for Paramedics (new standard)

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January 25, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Occupational Competency Standard for Paramedics (new standard)

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January 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Nova Scotia's single-paramedic 'SPEAR' program seeks to tackle emergency response pressures

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January 11, 2024 at 2:03 PM

'A dangerous model': Former paramedic voices concerns about their new role in NS

PAC eNews View in Browser January 11, 2024 TOP NEWS 'A dangerous model': Former paramedic voices concerns about their new role in NS Global News There's been mixed reaction to the recent announcement from the No…
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January 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Calgary paramedics to be short-staffed on New Year's Eve

PAC eNews View in Browser January 4, 2024 TOP NEWS Calgary paramedics short-staffed on New Year's Eve Calgary Herald With more than three-dozen paramedic vacancies, Calgarians who call 911 may have to wait longe…
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December 28, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Top Articles of 2023: Part 2

PAC eNews View in Browser December 28, 2023 Top Articles of 2023 As 2023 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 f…
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December 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Top Articles of 2023: Part 1

PAC eNews View in Browser December 21, 2023 Top Articles of 2023 As 2023 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 f…
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December 14, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Paramedics stuck waiting in hallway with patients due to Saskatoon hospital overcrowding

PAC eNews View in Browser December 14, 2023 TOP NEWS Paramedics stuck waiting in hallway with patients due to Saskatoon hospital overcrowding CTV News A Saskatoon paramedic could spend the majority of their shif…
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December 7, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Sail through Paramedic or EMT school

PAC eNews View in Browser December 7, 2023 TOP NEWS Sail through Paramedic or EMT school Master Your Medics Learn and interact live with expert paramedics who have real-world experience so you can pass your cert…
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November 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Bruce County Paramedics receive support from local repair shop

PAC eNews View in Browser November 30, 2023 TOP NEWS Bruce County Paramedics receive support from local repair shop CKNX News Today A Walkerton family business continued its giving tradition, donating $1,000 to …
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November 23, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Nova Scotia paramedics agree to 3-year contract

PAC eNews View in Browser November 23, 2023 TOP NEWS Nova Scotia paramedics agree to 3-year contract CBC News Members of the union representing Nova Scotia paramedics have approved a new three-year contract, acc…
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November 16, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Ambulance smashed in Saskatoon as violence against paramedics increases

PAC eNews View in Browser November 16, 2023 TOP NEWS Ambulance smashed in Saskatoon as violence against paramedics increases Global News A window was smashed on an ambulance in Saskatoon on Sunday as first respo…
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November 9, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Brant-Brantford Paramedic Service still seeing 'code zeroes'

PAC eNews View in Browser November 9, 2023 TOP NEWS Brant-Brantford Paramedic Service still seeing 'code zeroes' Sarnia Observer Brant-Brantford's paramedic service is still seeing "code zero" events on a daily …
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November 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Moose Jaw paramedics receive medals for 25 years of exemplary service

PAC eNews View in Browser November 2, 2023 TOP NEWS Moose Jaw paramedics receive medals for 25 years of exemplary service MooseJawToday.com Moose Jaw paramedics Angela Sereda and Jim Madden recently received the…
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October 26, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Hospital offloads continue to cut into paramedic response times

PAC eNews View in Browser October 26, 2023 TOP NEWS Hospital offloads continue to cut into paramedic response times Barrie News County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is working to better meet response times when d…
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October 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM

As a paramedic, I was put on the front line of strangers' tragedy - and I felt it all

PAC eNews View in Browser October 19, 2023 TOP NEWS As a paramedic, I was put on the front line of strangers' tragedy — and I felt it all CBC News It's an odd thing to join in a stranger's tragedy — to feel the …
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October 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Paramedics attacked while saving lives: Increased violence against first responders in Niagara, report says

PAC eNews View in Browser October 12, 2023 TOP NEWS Paramedics attacked while saving lives: Increased violence against first responders in Niagara, report says St. Catharine's Standard Niagara paramedics increas…
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October 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM

County of Simcoe paramedics honoured for exemplary service

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September 28, 2023 at 1:03 PM

ER closures putting added pressure on paramedics

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September 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM

York Region opens 27th paramedic response station in Markham

PAC eNews View in Browser September 21, 2023 TOP NEWS York Region opens 27th paramedic response station in Markham Newmarket News A new paramedic response station has opened in Markham, bringing the number of st…
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September 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Study: Ontario paramedics see number of patients rushed to hospital related to opioid use quadruple in decade

PAC eNews View in Browser September 14, 2023 TOP NEWS Study: Ontario paramedics see number of patients rushed to hospital related to opioid use quadruple in decade CBC News A new study reveals the mounting toll …
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September 7, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Manitoba NDP's pledge to hire 200 paramedics, reopen Seven Oaks ER endorsed by paramedics' association

PAC eNews View in Browser September 7, 2023 TOP NEWS Manitoba NDP's pledge to hire 200 paramedics, reopen Seven Oaks ER endorsed by paramedics' association CBC News If elected next month, the Manitoba New Democr…
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August 31, 2023 at 1:01 PM

SDG warden and counterparts incl. Renfrew County want to discuss paramedic costs with Ottawa

PAC eNews View in Browser August 31, 2023 TOP NEWS SDG warden and counterparts incl. Renfrew County want to discuss paramedic costs with Ottawa Kingston Whig Standard Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry (SDG) United Cou…
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August 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Free tuition should help ease paramedic shortage on P.E.I., union says

PAC eNews View in Browser August 24, 2023 TOP NEWS Free tuition should help ease paramedic shortage on P.E.I., union says CBC News The president of the P.E.I. Paramedics' Union is applauding the province's decis…
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August 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Air ambulance usage increased since pandemic

PAC eNews View in Browser August 17, 2023 TOP NEWS Air ambulance usage increased since pandemic TBNewsWatch.com The number of patients utilizing Ornge air ambulance services in Northwestern Ontario has i…
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August 10, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Winnipeg firefighters and paramedics compete at the World Police and Fire Games

PAC eNews View in Browser August 10, 2023 TOP NEWS Winnipeg firefighters and paramedics compete at the World Police and Fire Games Global News Juggling between work and play might sound difficult, but it…
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August 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Northern Ontario paramedics first in Canada to offer opioid withdrawal treatment

PAC eNews View in Browser August 3, 2023 TOP NEWS Northern Ontario paramedics first in Canada to offer opioid withdrawal treatment CTV News Every paramedic in the Cochrane District is trained and ready t…
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July 27, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Province offering bursaries to keep paramedics in Saskatchewan

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July 20, 2023 at 1:01 PM

'I'm just glad to be alive': Halifax man thanks people who saved him during cardiac arrest

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July 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics ratify new contract

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July 6, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs, 18 more spots coming to Conestoga College

PAC eNews View in Browser July 6, 2023 Advertisement TOP NEWS Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs, 18 more spots coming to Conestoga College CTV News In the hopes of getti…
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June 29, 2023 at 1:02 PM

City seeks to triple new paramedic hires as ambulance demand soars

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June 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Many Canadians think paramedic response times are a major problem in Canada

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June 15, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Abacus Data poll: Canadians are ready for paramedics to do more in healthcare

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June 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM

P.E.I. paramedics to see wage increase with new contract

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June 1, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Beyond the uniform: Celebrating paramedics and their life-saving work

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May 25, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Meet the team of bicycle paramedics pedalling to emergencies at Montreal's airport

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May 18, 2023 at 1:31 PM

New funding supports First Responder Warm Line in Newfoundland and Labrador

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May 11, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Province issues RFPs for province-wide ambulance service

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May 4, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Paramedics vote 97 per cent in favour of strike action

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