In the past few weeks, a small army of sewers and other makers have been meeting in Facebook groups to show off mask-making techniques and set up an informal distribution system in an attempt to fortify the dwindling supply of personal protective equipment, especially the masks. A doctor who is one of the founders of […]
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A 64- year old man who suffered a heart attack was given CPR. The incident occurred in the stands as the Ottawa Senators took on the Montreal Canadians. According to the Ottawa paramedics, the man would not have survived if fellow fans did not rush to help. According to Lori Vanderlinden, she thought there was
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For weeks, health officials have been urging people to go into self-isolation for 14 days if they develop flu-like symptoms or have just returned from countries severely affected by COVID-19. According to a top doctor of the country, the recommendation that advises people to return from anywhere abroad to self-isolate has been broadened. All travelers
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When someone called out if anyone knows CPR, taking action is the right thing to do. Dylan Duncan was waiting for a bus when he heard a frantic call for help. It was the voice of Jessica Burman Zinger and the man on the ground was her husband who suffered a heart attack. It was
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One man was truly thankful for the rapid action of friends when he experienced a heart attack while on a golf course. Andy Fox returned to the Westfield Golf and Country Club on Thursday. Upon reaching the fifth tee, he and his friends remembered the events of last August. Fox executed a drive and suddenly
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When a man died on a WestJet plane since an AED was not found, it raised concerns. Many are questioning how prepared the flight crews are when dealing with medical emergencies after an elderly man died on a WestJet flight from Hawaii to Calgary. The flight left Honolulu late at night and scheduled to land
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen, there are concerns about the risk to frontline healthcare workers. The local paramedics are taking precautions when responding to all infectious disease calls, wearing gloves, plastic gowns, N95 masks, and full-face visors. According to a paramedic practice educator for BC Emergency Health Services in Vancouver, it can be
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A woman who performed CPR on a man who suffered an electric shock shared that people must be careful around electricity. The incident occurred while the man was sandbagging a home. Richard Lafontaine was helping his neighbor in the Touraines neighborhood when he fell into electrified water. Melissa Hoszko was volunteering nearby with her boyfriend
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After 3 months, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa is hosting a Saturday mass during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Notre Dame Cathedral on Sussex Drive is one of the several parishes within the Archdiocese of Ottawa reopening for mass this weekend. St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish, Saint Patrick’s Basilica, and St. Mary’s Parish will also
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An association that has been heading donations of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers has confirmed that boxes of masks seen sale at several Canadian Tire stores are the type of items that doctors, nurses, and care works need right now while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The stores have come under fire for stocking large
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The Ottawa Public Health has officially declared an end to the COVID-19 outbreaks at four congregate institutions. This brings the number of ongoing outbreaks in the city to nine. There have been ongoing outbreaks in six long-term care homes in the city and three retirement homes. Based on the latest report, OPH officially confirmed an
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Two were declared dead and three others were given first aid treatment and released from the hospital. The incident involved a fishing boat that went down off the west coast of Vancouver Island near the remote tourist community of Tofino. All five people on board the vessel were taken to shore but health officials later
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An 81-year old woman was declared dead after being hit by a vehicle in Richmond. According to the police, she was walking near No. 1 Road and Tucker Road when she was hit by a Mercedes SUV. Good Samaritans rushed to help her and even performed CPR until the arrival of the emergency crews. She
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A toddler who was given CPR in a taxi is still in a hospital. The father of a 17-month old was becoming unresponsive while in a taxi shared that his son is still recovering in a hospital. He wants to thank those who helped save the boy’s life. According to the father, he, his wife,
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A casino security chief has been recognized for saving a life with CPR. At the time of the incident, he took command when a patron collapsed with a heart attack. He performed CPR and directed the use of a defibrillator until the stricken man was loaded into an ambulance. Ian Flynn is the CPR trainer
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Those who are riding on OC Transpo buses, Para Transpo vehicles, and the O-Train must wear a face mask to board. Starting today, OC Transpo stated that it is mandatory for riders to wear a cloth mask when entering transit stations and on board buses, trains, Para Transpo mini-buses, and contracted taxis. The front door
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A deadly tour bus crash in Canada Place resulted in fatalities. Investigators with the Vancouver police are appealing for witnesses. A 49-year old pedestrian was killed and two others were injured after a bus owned by The Vancouver Trolley Company hit them and a parked SUV near the downtown Vancouver waterfront. The police have confirmed
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An initiative from a local sports team to help save a beloved tourist attraction from bankruptcy resulted in $1 million worth of sales in just one weekend. The Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced that it had partnered with the Vancouver Aquarium to make and sell face masks during the pandemic. The aquarium is home to 70,000
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A majority of Canadians would take a vaccine against COVID-19 if one becomes available. This response was based on a new survey. Based on the results from a poll conducted by Research Co., of those who took part in the survey, around 73% of respondents stated that they would “probably” or “definitely” take a vaccine
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The quick thinking of 6 employees saved the life of a Calgary man. Ayaz Kara was enjoying a game of squash at the recreation center at Mount Royal University when he suddenly felt dizzy and out of breath. According to Kara, the last thing he recalled is collapsing. His heart ceases to beat and started
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