Region Of Durham Paramedic Services

• Durham Region celebrates Paramedic Services Week

  Durham Region wants to recognize its paramedics as the country celebrates Paramedic Services Week, a time to highlight the hard work done by the front-line workers.

  News

  May 28, 2021
  
• 2 dead and at least 2 injured after crash in Ajax, Durham Regional Police say

  Emergency crews were called to Salem Road, south of Rossland Road East, just after 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

  Traffic

  May 5, 2021
  
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• More than 40 shots fired during daylight shooting in Ajax, 2 people critically injured: police

  Durham Regional Police say two people were critically injured after an "exchange of gunfire" that saw more than 40 shots fired in central Ajax Wednesday afternoon.

  Crime

  Apr 28, 2021
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• Coronavirus: COVID-19 pandemic taking its toll on Durham Region paramedics

  Paramedics with the Region of Durham Paramedic Services say the pandemic has taken a toll on their mental health. With staff saying the job had problems long before COVID-19.

  News

  Feb 24, 2021
• Man charged after Durham Region paramedic ‘violently assaulted’ at Oshawa hospital

  "CUPE 1764 is devastated to learn of this absolutely reprehensible assault on one of our paramedics. Every worker should have a safe and healthy work environment."

  Crime

  Jan 6, 2020
• New mobile health unit rolls out in Durham

  The pilot project allows medical professionals to get out and provide care to people who may not otherwise seek care for the physical or mental needs.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2018
• ‘We don’t have a choice’: Extreme heat proves challenging for first responders

  While there are ways to escape sweltering conditions, emergency responders don't always have that option.

  Environment

  Jul 16, 2018
• More than 300 Durham first responders celebrated during Paramedic Services Week

  Durham's team is one of the largest paramedic services in the province.

  Health

  May 28, 2018