Good Samaritan

• ‘A big relief’: $2K medical bill waived for man who helped break up Vancouver robbery

  DoorDash food delivery worker Meraj Ahmed and another delivery worker both suffered knife wounds in the attack on Boxing Day in the Olympic Village.

  Crime

  Apr 16
  
• PNE staff members awarded for ‘life-saving’ actions

  BCEHS presented Mike Nasr with a Good Samaritan award for his assistance in 2022, and a Vital Link award for his life-saving actions in 2024.

  Health

  Apr 15
  
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• Good Samaritan in Peterborough turns in satchel containing thousands of dollars: police

  The Peterborough Police Service say on Saturday, a resident located a satchel in a parking lot in the area of Lansdowne and Park streets. The bag contained cash and ID.

  Canada

  Apr 3
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• Driver sought after pedestrian struck in Peterborough: police

  Police say a woman was struck while walking in the intersection of St. Mary's Street and Goodfellow Road. A Good Samaritan came to her aid. Police are looking for any witnesses.

  Traffic

  Dec 19, 2023
• Passersby notice Barrie house on fire, help family escape

  'They were alerted to the fire by two passersby who had knocked on the door and said the back of your house is on fire,' said fire officials in Barrie, Ont., of a fire Tuesday.

  Fire

  May 31, 2023
• Vernon woman hopes acts of kindness are catching after RCMP acknowledgment

  'We want to commend her for her compassion and willingness to go above and beyond to assist another person in need.'

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2023
• ‘Brave’ 12-year-old girl honoured for alerting neighbours to North Vancouver apartment fire

  District of North Vancouver Fire Chief Brian Hutchinson told reporters Friday that 34 residents of the building are still not able to go home.

  Fire

  Dec 30, 2022
• Frozen to the pavement: Blaze the cat has 8 lives left after Regina rescue

  Blaze the cat miraculously survived -51 C frigid weather after he was found on the side of a highway outside of Regina. He is expected to make a full recovery.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
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• Stray puppy suffering from significant wounds found outside Prince George

  Sinbad’s treatment is likely to exceed $3,100. Petsecure Pet Insurance is offering $3,500 in matching funds for any donations given for his care.  

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Calgary woman hopes to pay it forward after Good Samaritan returns lost purse

  It was a random act of kindness that went above and beyond. Two strangers who are familiar with how it feels to be victims of crime ended up crossing paths to help one another.

  Features

  Dec 15, 2022