Emergencies

• Residents on evacuation standby as wildfire blazes northeast of Edmonton

  Sturgeon County officials declared a state of emergency Sunday, May 4, as three aerial firefighting helicopters, backed by ground crews, battled an out-of-control wildfire.

  Canada

  May 4
  
• Nova Scotia to create new volunteer ‘guard’ corps for emergencies

  Premier Tim Houston said that anyone with usable skills can register with the province, which will build a pool of volunteers who first responders can contact during emergencies.

  Environment

  Mar 28, 2024
  
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• Canadian military ‘will be there’ in emergencies despite concerns: Blair

  As of last fall, officials said the military shortfall is still more than 16,000 people — in a force that's around 115,000 members at full strength.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2024
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• Advocates laud Halifax disaster registry to aid vulnerable, but want system expanded

  That data collected from the new Halifax registry will be accessible to emergency workers so that they can tailor their responses to vulnerable people during times of crisis.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2023
• Ontario launches new program to get volunteers ready for emergencies

  Ontario is calling on those aged 16 and older to join a program that will help the province be better prepared for emergencies including public health crises and natural disasters.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2022
• Doctor access, transportation: New Brunswick’s first public consultation on health care complete

  The Sackville, N.B. and surrounding community spoke about their appreciation of the local hospital, while Premier Blaine Higgs reaffirmed ER hours won't be reduced

  Health

  Mar 4, 2021
• Municipality of Port Hope launches new emergency alert system

  The Rave Mobile system will allow individuals to receive notifications of potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies.

  Jan 11, 2021
• Manitoba premier says more cash in rainy day fund will help in emergencies

  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his Progressive Conservative government is putting $407 million into the province's rainy-day fund.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2019
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• Drones being tested as medical delivery vehicles in Montreal

  It's in the early research stages, but already Montreal emergency physicians are excited about medical assisted drones

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2019
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• One-third of 911 calls not emergency-related, London police estimate

  London police estimate around one-third of calls they receive through 911 are not related to emergencies.

  Nov 27, 2018