Life Saving

• Off-duty Peterborough police officer helps save driver’s life following crash

  Peterborough police say the crash of a pickup truck on Water Street on Wednesday evening was the result of a medical episode.

  Traffic

  Apr 25, 2024
  
• Naloxone kits being carried by more people to help strangers

  Kym Porter has been carrying a naloxone kit in her purse since her son died of an overdose. These kits are easily available antidotes that block the effects of opioids.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
  
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• London, Ont. man first in North America to receive life-saving aortic surgery

  66-year-old Jeff Pitman, of London, Ont., experienced an aortic dissection and aneurysm, compromising blood flow to his legs and kidneys.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2023
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• One dead after dangerous weekend for young children in Quebec residential pools

  Police are investigating after one boy lost his life and two others nearly died in residential pools in Quebec.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2022
• Teams from across the province competed at the Mine Rescue event in Saskatoon

  High level life-saving skills are on display this weekend as Prairieland Park hosts the Emergency Response - Mine Rescue Skills Competition.

  Environment

  Jun 5, 2022
• Southern Alberta boy raises money for Calgary hospital that saved his sister

  “They do so much for the kids to make it easier for them, and the parents to make it easier for them. It's just such an incredible place to be given the circumstance.”

  Features

  Dec 7, 2020
• OPP ceremony honours officers and citizens for acts of bravery

  OPP officers from all across Eastern Ontario were recognized for their acts of courage and dedicated years of service.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2019
• 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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• Arena worker saves man’s life using defibrillator

  For the second time in a matter of weeks, a quick-acting city of London worker has helped save a man's life.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2018
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• St. John Ambulance and Alberta developer to offer First Aid training online

  Yardstick Testing and Training will help St. John Ambulance expand access to life-saving skills. They hope to have the e-learning platform done by January 2018.

  Education

  Jul 27, 2017