Employees in a health facility were not wearing face masks and not washing hands based on information from an audit. Employees at Horizon Health Network should take the necessary action to follow the rules on proper hand hygiene. Based on reports, the employees in Horizon facilities have a concerning trend – employees and doctors do […]
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CPR was performed on an unresponsive inmate. Sadly, the sudden death of the inmate despite CPR is under investigation. Death within the cell Based on the reports, it was around 10 AM when a male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. The staff quickly performed CPR. When the EMS arrived, they took over with
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A pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle was given CPR by police officers. Sadly, the man passed away before he could be taken to a hospital. The 45-year old pedestrian was slammed by a vehicle. He was crossing between 2 intersections when he was hit. Officers who arrived at the scene performed CPR but
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Several school divisions are going to receive millions of face masks. Benchmark PPE, a company in Saskatoon was given a government contract that will allow them to supply 18,000 face shields and 4 million disposable face masks for schools in Saskatchewan. The company started shipping out face masks and shields to 27 school divisions and
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A $1,000 ticket was given to the owner of a diner for not wearing a face mask. When the owner of the diner voiced out his concerns online against mask-wearing, it ignited complaints to the police and Public Health. It was then that a ticket was delivered to the owner. In the ticket that was
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A man was given a second chance in life after his collapse. The 42-year old man supports CPR training and accessibility to AEDs in public areas. His viewpoint was changed after suffering a heart attack while running at Crunch, formerly called World Gym. Luckily, a stranger came to the rescue. Timely assistance The man was
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When onboard Transport Canada, children 2 to 5 years of age no longer need to wear a mask if cannot tolerate wearing one. The company discreetly adjusted the mandatory age for children wearing face masks while onboard planes from 2 to 6 years old. It was a decision they had to make after two instances
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Firefighters who saved the life of an Abbotsford woman were invited to a party. After the arrival of the Abbotsford firefighters at the Yntema household on Sunday afternoon, they were greeted by applause from a gathering of people in the sunny backyard. The scene was a different one from the last time the men arrived
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The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting one new COVID-19 cases among residents in the health unit area. The PHU is declaring an outbreak at Extendicare in Kapuskasing following the provincial guidelines which deems that one case in a long-term care home is an outbreak. The staff at the long-term care home are taking all the
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A woman who was given first aid care after struck by a vehicle passed away. Jeannette Runciman, wife of longtime MPP and former senator Bob Runciman died after an unforeseen ordeal in Brockville. Jeannette was with her husband in the parking lot of the Brockville General Hospital when the incident occurred just after 1 PM.
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The city council has extended Calgary’s mandatory mask bylaw until December 2021 and at the same time has approved increased penalties and fines for repeat offenders, which are to be effective immediately. The city council increased the fine for failure to wear a face-covering where required from $50 for the first offense to $100. A
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A 23-year old Prince Rupert woman died on Texada Island on Saturday. It was around 6:20 PM when the RCMP were called for a possible drowning incident at Shingle Beach where the Diversity Festival was performing. According to the police, the woman was seen climbing a rocky bluff and it is believed that she fell
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If you are not already wearing a mask while out in public, you are going to need to soon. Calgary’s mandatory mask bylaw goes into effect on August 1st for most public places and transit. There are fines for not following the rules – $100 for people who do not wear a mask where required
Just days before its temporary mandatory mask bylaw goes into effect, the Calgary council made minor changes to the mandate. Face coverings or masks will still be required in all indoor public spaces and on transit as of August 1 in Calgary, but the fine for not wearing one is now only $50. Council voted
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Calgary council has passed a new bylaw requiring people to wear masks in all indoor public buildings and public transit in the city. It means masks will be mandated in all City of Calgary buildings, buses, trains, taxis, malls, and grocery stores. It applies to all members of the public and employees who are in
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A Winnipeg mail carrier who saw an unconscious woman says he was instructed to deliver CPR despite stating worries about the white powder on her shirt. Accompanying dangers Corey Gallagher found the woman on Tuesday morning in an apartment hall while distributing mail. Since there was no response, he called for emergency assistance and told
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Some new rules for local businesses to help limit the spread of COVID-19 come into effect this week, but their effect will be limited by an expected provincewide lockdown on all but essential stores. Medical officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches issued the new guidelines in a letter to businesses. In it, she thanked business
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A man was rushed to a healthcare facility in severe condition after sustaining a stab wound inside a downtown Kelowna apartment suite. According to the police, the 26-year old Vernon resident was found around 11 PM wandering along Pandosy Street with serious blood loss. What happened at the scene? A witness delivered first aid until
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Margaret Bell rescued a man struggling in the water. According to the firefighters, Bell went beyond when she ventured into the Glenmore Reservoir to rescue a man. The man was struggling in the water might have gone unnoticed and drowned. For Bell, she knew what she had to do. Bell lives in the southwest community
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Garrett Williams awkwardly responds when questioned about the incident involving his younger sister Shanna. It was the 10-year old boy’s fast thinking and a good memory that saved the life of his 6-year old sister. The first aid training that Garrett learned at school 2 years ago allowed him to help Shanna after choking on
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