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Disaster un-preparedness: Most Canadians don't ...

Most Canadians have made some preparations for when disaster strikes, but a new survey reveals that less than half have set aside supplies they could use to survive in an...

'Good-hearted' cyclists rescue elderly man who ...

An 83-year-old man was rescued from the Ottawa River by a pair of sharp-eyed cyclists after he slipped and fell in while feeding the birds Saturday morning, paramedics say. Shortly after 11...

Caught on Camera: Vice-principal helps save stu...

A ninth grader in Utah is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped and he collapsed to the floor in the middle of gym class. Skyler Nelson, 14, was...

Swimming is more than a pastime, it's a child's...

If you were ever a kid embarking on a new round of swimming lessons at your local pool, you’ll likely recall a particular set of visceral experiences that came with...

Woman revived after suffering cardiac arrest at...

A 55-year-old woman is in serious but stable condition in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest and collapsing at the Glebe Community Centre. Bystanders immediately started CPR and an off-duty physician...

Imposter snow-sport helmets a concern while Can...

Biomechanical engineer Alyssa DeMarco is distressed whenever she spots two nearly identical snow-sport helmets -- with a subtle difference that could be life shattering. Superior helmets are certified by an...