Heart And Stroke Foundation

• Saskatchewan government renews commitment for Heart and Stroke FAST campaign

  Roughly 1,700 people in Saskatchewan are hospitalized for stroke each year, with about 300 of those cases resulting in death.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2020
• The top of the world: Edmonton heart attack survivor aims to climb Everest

  An Edmonton mountaineer has his sights set very high. He's hoping to becoming the first Canadian heart attack survivor to summit Mount Everest.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2020
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• Defibrillator stolen from New Brunswick ski resort

  Until they get the AED back the ski resort is looking into purchasing another defibrillator. Unfortunately, they can cost more than $1,500.

  Crime

  Jan 4, 2020
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• Runners not getting refunds after Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service half-marathon cancelled

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Half Marathon – a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, was scheduled for Sunday 

  Sports

  Oct 18, 2019
• “I was the picture of health”: Kelowna woman survives six heart attacks

  "Fifty-three per cent of women, when they experience heart attack symptoms it goes unrecognized or untreated, minimized."

  Health

  Oct 16, 2019
• 100-year-old woman celebrates life of giving back to others in Saskatoon

  Soon to be 100-year-old Rose Jarmon was joined by dozens of family and friends for an early birthday celebration.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2019
• Greater Montreal Day: Dalkeith students, West Island Karate Club give back to the community

  The Greater Montreal Day winners were presented with cheques for the charities of their choice.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2019
• Health advocates pushing for e-cigarette crackdown amid surge in teen vaping

  Health advocates say the permit process for tobacco products in B.C. is too easy, and the process to be able to sell vaping products — which have nicotine but no tobacco — is even easier.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2019
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• More young women are having heart attacks, unaware of the threat they face

  In Canada, there has been a 19 per cent increase in hospitalization for heart attacks among women aged 30 to 39.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 20, 2019
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• Ride for Heart will close the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway on Sunday

  The Ride for Heart will have walkers, runners and cyclists taking to the streets on Sunday, June 3, with closures on both the DVP and Gardiner Expressway.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2018