First Aid

• B.C. woman saves child’s life, questions why international doctors face barriers in Canada

  A woman who was a doctor in China before coming to Canada saved a child's life in Kelowna, B.C. Her story raises issues about the doctor shortage and the importance of first aid.

  Jun 30, 2025
  
• Guelph hospital offers trauma care first-aid training

  "Stop the Bleed" sees the hospital's trauma program teach the public techniques on how to stop massive bleedings.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2024
  
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• Edmonton health care aide student jumps into action, performs CPR on unresponsive man

  A NorQuest College health care aide student put her training to the test when she came across an unresponsive man in downtown Edmonton.

  Education

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Thai man uses CPR to save baby elephant struck by motorbike

  The elephant calf was struck while crossing the road with its herd after dark.

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  Dec 22, 2020
• St. John Ambulance teaches CPR, first aid safely during coronavirus pandemic

  There are aspects of first aid and CPR training that can't be properly taught with videos or remotely online, one St. John Ambulance expert says.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2020
• Coaldale high school students finish 1st year of Fire Academy through online learning

  "We're doing that entire college-level program with these kids at the high school," Coaldale Fire Chief Kevin McKeown said.

  Education

  May 16, 2020
• A woman almost fatally choked during a Gastown murder mystery party. People thought it was an act

  A Port Coquitlam woman had an emotional reunion with the restaurant owner who saved her life on Halloween night.

  Nov 7, 2019
• Firefighters at Wilson’s Landing now first medical responders as well

  Calls for medical requests are expected to improve in the North Westside area.

  Apr 2, 2019
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• Victoria community unveils ’emergency bench’ to help bring neighbours together

  The Leonard Street Neighbour Hub includes safety equipment, phone chargers and a community bulletin board.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2019
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• An in-depth look at how Toronto’s paramedics work to save victims of gun violence, trauma

  Although Toronto's police officers and firefighters often are called upon to provide first aid, initial treatment and comfort to victims of trauma, it's the city's paramedics who are responsible for providing critical medical assistance to patients before they get to hospital.

  Health

  Jan 23, 2019