Emergency Service

• Several ERs in Newfoundland and Labrador grapple with closures amid staff shortages

  A temporary closure of the emergency room is considered an 'absolute last resort' when there are no health care providers who can manage a patient who needs hands-on care.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
  
• Report recommends Winnipeg develop fourth branch of emergency services

  A report to Winnipeg's EPC said the city's 911 service could be improved with better coordination between the various agencies and societal issues prompting calls for help.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020
  
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• Peterborough woman arrested for assault of 2 emergency service workers: police

  Peterborough police allege a woman assaulted two emergency service workers during a response to an apartment on Thursday.

  Crime

  May 8, 2020
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• 7 people displaced after electrical fire damages house in Edmundston, N.B.

  Volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross say they arranged emergency lodging and meals for three men and two women from two of the house's units.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2019
• OPP to lead realistic training exercise in London, Middlesex County

  The two-day event will see more than a dozen agencies take part in a number of exercises intended to simulate emergency scenarios.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2019
• 911 called after disagreement over house rules: Norfolk County OPP

  For the fourth time in less than two months, Norfolk County OPP are reminding the public about the proper use of 911.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2019
• The silent killer: Protecting yourself from carbon monoxide

  Manitoba Hydro is offering rebates to encourage residents to buy carbon monoxide alarms. The odourless, colourless, and tasteless gas can collect in homes or garages and can be fatal.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2018
• Man charged after scaling construction crane in downtown London

  It was around 7:15 p.m. when police were contacted about the man in the area of King Street and Ridout Street.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2018
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• Waterloo police distribute hundreds of backpacks, gift cards, school supplies to help kids get ready for school

  Waterloo police delivered hundreds of backpacks, gift cards and school supplies to help kids get ready for back-to-school.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2018
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• Police Chief Bryan Larkin issues #BackpackChallenge to Waterloo region emergency service members

  The chief posted a video on his Twitter page encouraging all emergency sevice workers throughout the region to purchase and donate backpacks, lunchbags or gift cards to Waterloo Family & Children’s Services (FCS) for kids going back to school.

  Jul 23, 2018