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How an ambulance from Ontario is changing lives
Around the Region
After a fire wiped out emergency vehicles in Baker Lake, help came from Waterloo Region. A donated ambulance, now their main stretcher unit, arrived stocked with essentials like clothing, bikes and baby supplies — bringing relief to families 2,000 kilometers north. Read More
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Ontario adds $1M to boost ambulance response in
CTV News
Ontario has increased ambulance funding in North Bay by 15%, aiming to expand paramedic availability and improve emergency care response times. Officials say the funding supports rising service costs and strengthens both mobile and at-home health care options. Read More
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$30K program connects seniors to health and social support
Stratford Beacon Herald
Paramedics in Perth County, Ontario, will soon launch a program aimed at reducing senior isolation, backed by a $30,000 grant. The initiative links residents to local nonclinical services, improving well-being through partnerships with health and community organizations. Read More
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11 paramedics honoured for lifesaving efforts
CKNX-AM
Bruce County council celebrated 11 paramedics for saving lives, awarding them for reviving patients with no vital signs. The recognitions, delayed for some due to the pandemic, highlight the responders' quick action during critical cardiac emergencies. Read More
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Why 7K Alberta health jobs just changed hands
CBC
Over 7,000 health workers have shifted to three new agencies as Alberta restructures its care system. Cancer Care Alberta, Give Life Alberta and emergency health services launched recently, each managed under a new pillar with separate leadership from Alberta Health Services. Read More
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4 stops where you can ride and give back
Medicine Hat News
Motorists can rev their engines for the Fun Poker Ride, raising funds for HALO Air Ambulance. Hosted by the Medicine Hat Vintage Vehicle Club, the event invites all vehicles to cruise multiple stops for poker hands and prizes. Read More
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Rising emergency calls push paramedics to new limits
StratfordToday
Perth County, Ontario, paramedics are on track for a record-breaking 11,700 emergency calls in 2025, nearly double a decade ago. Despite the demand, they continue meeting response benchmarks while adapting to hospital delays and evolving community health challenges. Read More
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Paramedics are reshaping rural health care
PNI Atlantic News
A new paramedic-led program in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, brings vital medical services directly into residents' homes. With just one ambulance previously serving this rural community, the initiative strengthens primary care and follow-up support through in-home visits and advanced medical equipment. Read More
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An Alberta EMS team brings lifesaving tech closer to home
Lakeland Connect
Bonnyville EMS leads Alberta in adopting the LIFEPAK 35, a defibrillator enhancing cardiac care with faster data sharing and hospital integration. These upgrades boost paramedics' efficiency during emergencies, reflecting a strong push toward modern, lifesaving care. Read More
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