Unsanctioned parties at Queen’s Homecoming keeps Kingston paramedics busy, stretches ER resources
Queen’s homecoming marred by unsanctioned street parties again. Continue reading
Paramedics
BC Ambulances to receive brand-new stretchers
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
The new stretchers will cause fewer injuries to paramedics as they automatically lift patients. Continue reading
Programs in place to help B.C.’s first responders manage PTSD in wake of opioid crisis
BC Emergency Health Services’ paramedics resilience course helps first responders come to terms with the effects of PTSD and teaches coping techniques for managing symptoms. Continue reading
Okanagan Connector eastbound to stay closed until between midnight and 2 a.m. following serious crash
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A five vehicle crash just west of Peachland on Highway 97C, the Okanagan Connector, has stopped eastbound traffic. Continue reading
Paramedic burnout and Code Zero events prompt OPSEU to renew call for more resources
OPSEU says Hamilton EMS has reached a crisis point due to a lack of resources. Continue reading
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in the deaths of two Toronto seniors
Paramedics said a man and a woman in their 80’s were found without vital signs, and all attempts to resuscitate them failed. Continue reading
B.C.’s overdose crisis is taking its toll on paramedics
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“You kind of wonder are we doing the right thing and is this ever going to end?” Continue reading
Gleaners food bank in Belleville receives a large donation from local paramedics
Hastings-Quinte EMS food drive delivers over 4000 lbs. of food and $2000 donated to Gleaners food bank in Belleville. Continue reading
Woman, 73, dies after being struck by vehicle in Toronto’s north end
Toronto police said the call came in around 6:30 p.m. to an area near Sheppard Avenue West and Bathurst Street. Continue reading
Emergency workers at higher risk for mental health disorders: survey
Emergency workers like police, paramedics and fire fighters are more likely to develop mental health issues that the general population Continue reading
