Ontario government to spend $765 million to upgrade public safety radio network
Premier Doug Ford says Bell Mobility has been awarded the contract to make the upgrades. Continue reading
First Responders
London fire crews battle another kitchen fire
Platoon Chief Gary Mosburger says they have responded five fires since Saturday that have been caused by unattended cooking. Continue reading
Ontario coroner’s panel launches urgent plan to deal with suicides of officers
A coroner’s panel reviewing the suicides of nine Ontario police officers last year has issued new recommendations designed to help improve the mental health of first responders across the province. Continue reading
Fallen firefighters of 9/11 remembered at Lethbridge memorial ceremony
The day commenced with a solemn parade of uniformed personnel marching from the Lethbridge Fire Department Headquarters to Southminster United Church. Continue reading
Trump awards Medal of Valor to officers who confronted Dayton, Ohio shooter
Trump also recognized five civilians who put themselves at risk after a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in August. Continue reading
Calgary paramedic testifies in assault trial, calls for more protection: ‘I was scared’
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Olivia Chan and her paramedic colleagues are calling for more protection against on-the-job assaults, something she said she experienced first-hand in January 2019. Continue reading
Busy day in Revelstoke for first responders, with injured hiker, three vehicle accidents
Revelstoke RCMP issues reminder for motorists to be cognizant, as B.C.’s roads are currently busier than normal. Continue reading
Should bars be equipped with Naloxone kits?
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
“I’m asking public health to step up a bit,” the mother of 19-year-old Archie MacIsaac-Vacon, who died from fentanyl, told Global News Continue reading
Camp Courage continues to prepare young women for careers as first responders
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Part of the camp experience is to help improve diversity in a line of work that, for years, has been largely dominated by men in terms of employment. Continue reading
‘Very glad to be here’: P.E.I. man credits bystanders, defibrillator after on-ice collapse
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Jamie Richards, 73, says he’s still alive thanks to the quick actions of those around him and a defibrillator. Continue reading