Emergency Services

• Investigation underway after Alberta plane crash kills 6 people

  Emergency crews said cloudy weather could have impacted the plane's visibility. Investigators will determine if weather was a cause for the crash.

  Canada

  Jul 30
  
• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order remains for Edson but will lift for parts of Yellowhead County

  Edson remains under an evacuation order but, as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, the evacuation order for some parts of Yellowhead County will lift. 

  Canada

  Jun 14
  
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• Frontenac County program training regular people to save lives

  A new program, "Neighbours Saving Neighbours" will see Frontenac County residents get CPR and AED training to respond in emergency cardiac situations

  Canada

  Mar 29
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• New Princeton, B.C. emergency centre to be built on higher ground

  On Wednesday, local officials announced where $1.9 million in provincial funding will go.

  Canada

  Mar 22
• At least 7 people now missing after Old Montreal blaze, fire officials say

  Montreal fire officials now say at least six people are missing after a blaze destroyed a building in the city's historic district Thursday.

  Fire

  Mar 18
• Women on the rise at First Nations emergency preparedness boot camp

  Indigenous and non-Indigenous women are being trained as front line responders at this weeks First Nations Emergency Services Society boot camp.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Former police officer and retiring fire chief reflects on his time in Guelph

  Dave Elloway served with the Guelph Fire Department for eight years, the last three as fire chief. Prior to that, he was with the Guelph Police Service for 20 years.

  Canada

  Mar 8
• SHA announces additional paramedic positions for Regina to battle shortage

  A total of 24.5 full-time paramedic positions will be added and will cost the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) $2.4 million annually.

  Health

  Feb 1
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• Manitoba’s Pine Creek First Nation introduces local 911 service

  The community now has local 911 service — and it's a vast improvement for both safety and peace of mind compared with the previous system.

  Canada

  Jan 27
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• 911 call centre employees burning out, says Winnipeg chief of police

  Emergency call centre employees in Winnipeg are struggling and experiencing burnout, according to the city's chief of police. He wants to see more 911 operators hired.

  Canada

  Jan 24