The death of an inmate in the medium-security unit at Collins Bay Institution was due to a drug overdose. The inmate, identified as Shane Elliott Gammie, 35-year old, died on Saturday. Gammie was serving a sentence of 5 years, 9 months, and 15 days on convictions from breaking and entering firearm use, and possession of […]
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A 42-year old man is in critical condition after a stabbing ordeal. The incident involved another passenger on a transit bus. Stabbing incident After receiving several 911 calls, the Richmond RCMP responded to an incident on a Coast Mountain bus. Based on the video on social media, the paramedics are seen delivering CPR to the
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As the growing number of regions across Canada move to make the wearing of face masks mandatory in public places, the hot-button issue remains up for debate in Atlantic Canada. The use of non-medical face masks has been recommended by health officials as a method to stop the spread of COVID-19. In Atlantic Canada, which
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A woman who overdosed on fentanyl was given CPR. The RCMP was cleared by the police watchdog of any wrongdoing after a woman appears to have died of a fentanyl overdose while in custody. Dangers of overdose Based on the report by the Independent Investigations Office, the officers did not use force on the woman.
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The New Brunswick government announced that face masks will become mandatory in most indoor public places. According to the province, face masks will become mandatory in most indoor places to curb the spread of the coronavirus. This includes: Public spaces where the public and employees interact (malls, retail businesses, service centers, restaurants, places of worship,
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A 30-year old woman from Vancouver succumbed to her injuries after the incident. The woman was declared dead after a kayaking incident on the Vedder River in Chilliwack. Unforeseen ordeal in the water Based on the report by Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson, Cpl. Mike Rail, the police were present at the scene in Yarrow after they
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A man was given CPR after the horrific accident in Vancouver’s busiest tourist district. A man is dead and 2 people were injured after the accident in the busiest tourist district in Vancouver. Road crash A charter bus loaded with passengers struck 3 people on Canada Place Way between the Convention Centre and Canada Place.
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A man whose heart stopped beating was saved by a mystery hero. It was a trip that the man will never forget. Life-saving intervention Stefan Tergesen was trying to fly to southern India for his goddaughters’ wedding, but his final destination ended up in a healthcare facility after he went into cardiac arrest. Living in
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A face mask should cover both the nose and mouth to be effective. Months after wearing non-medical face masks became official, the “free-nose” look has become a common sight. The phenomenon has become fodder for venting on social media. Some people appear to be perplexed, frustrated and also cracking jokes about the situation. The face
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A P.E.I. doctor suggests CPR training to help those suffering from a heart attack. According to Dr. Des Colohan, P.E.I chief coroner, the key to surviving a heart attack is to have someone who knows how to respond properly. Importance of CPR training Even married couples must take into consideration the fact that if his/her
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