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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Having an AED nearby during a heart attack can save your life. This group wants to make them mandatory.