St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon

12/02/2025

"You Never Know Who You'll Save." That's the power of supporting St. John Ambulance this .

When you donate to our charity, your generosity is someone's second chance. It’s the second chance for the hockey fan whose heart stopped, the senior who finds comfort in a Therapy Dog’s paw, or the child who discovers their voice thanks to unconditional love.

For over a century in BC, we've been the quiet force empowering safer communities, built on the dedication of our incredible volunteers.

Your support ensures our three vital programs can continue their essential work:

💚Medical First Responder Program: Providing skilled, life-saving care at the moment it's needed most.

💚Therapy Dog Program: Delivering profound mental and physical health boosts across vulnerable facilities.

💚Youth Cadet Program: Training the next generation to be prepared, compassionate, and engaged community leaders.

Every registration, every kit purchase, and every donation keeps our volunteers trained, equipped, and ready to step in when seconds count. Give a second chance today.

🟢Support the mission and donate here: https://ow.ly/HW7c50Xz9Tq

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11/27/2025

A Pawsitive Impact: Celebrating Kalvyn & Sandy's 9 Years of Service! 🐶

We wanted to share a genuinely heartwarming moment today! This is Kalvyn, an 11-year-old Goldendoodle and beloved St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, providing comfort to Mike, a patient at Mission Memorial Hospital.

Kalvyn and his amazing handler, Sandy, have been volunteering faithfully every Wednesday for 9 years, starting their visits on the administration level and working their way up to the Christine Morrison Hospice. Their dedication is truly inspiring! Mike and his wife Vera wholeheartedly shared how they feel Therapy Dogs like Kalvyn do such vital work and deserve to be recognized.

💚We send our deepest love and appreciation to Kalvyn, Sandy, and all our incredible Therapy Dog volunteers across BC and the Yukon. You make an extraordinary difference in the communities we serve.

This program is powered by you! Thank you to every single person who registers for a First Aid course or purchases safety supplies from us. Your support directly funds this life-changing Therapy Dog program and ensures these wonderful visits can continue.

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Fraser Health

11/24/2025

Don't Let Outdated First Aid Kits Hazard Your Business (or Your Wallet!)

As a business owner or manager, you've got a lot on your plate. Ensuring your first aid kits are current and compliant often gets pushed down the priority list... until an incident happens, or an inspection looms.

This Black Friday Week is your chance to stock up on safety, upgrade expired supplies, and ensure peace of mind for your team. We offer Federal & Provincial compliant kits for Offices, Vehicles, Sports, and more – perfect for new businesses or those needing an overhaul.

⏰ LIMITED TIME OFFER:

25% OFF all estore orders (Nov 24 - Dec 1)
⚡ CYBER MONDAY BONUS: Score 30% OFF if you wait until Dec 1st!

Secure your savings and your safety now: https://sja.ca/en/products

(Offer excludes AEDs & AED-specific supplies.)

💚DID YOU KNOW? Every purchase directly benefits our Therapy Dog Program, helping us send more therapy dog volunteer teams to senior care homes and other facilities across BC and the Yukon.

11/20/2025

Did you know a cardiac arrest happens in Canada every 9 minutes? ⏱️

This CPR Month, let's talk about the incredible power of the bystander. When seconds count, the person who steps up with CPR skills isn't just a helper—they're a lifesaving hero. 🦸‍♀️ Less than 10% of people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest unless someone starts CPR and uses an AED right away.

Imagine being ready to help a friend, family member, or fellow human when they need it most. You can empower yourself with this incredible, life-changing knowledge in one day or less!

The more of us who are trained, the more lives that stay in our community. ❤️

Become the hero someone needs. Enroll in your course today!

🔗 Click to register: https://ow.ly/SOee50Xt4lC

☎️ Need help booking? Call us: 1.866.321.2651

💚P.S. When you train with St. John Ambulance, you're doing more than learning lifesaving skills! As a charity, course proceeds directly fund essential community programs like our Therapy Dog Program, bringing joy and unconditional love to senior care and other facilities in BC & the Yukon. Your registration truly makes a difference.

11/18/2025

Our teaching objective? Students leave the class feeling confident to use their new skills. 😎

Get 5-star training. Learn more and register for a first aid course today: https://ow.ly/q5g950VarNz

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💚SUPPORTING COMMUNITY FIRST AID💚 Proceeds from your course registration help our volunteer Medical First Responders provide critical first aid services at over 700 community events across B.C. and Yukon every year, ensuring safety and care for thousands of people.

11/13/2025

This image is a reminder that cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Heartbreaking moments like this happen over 7,000 times a year in B.C. But here’s the inspiring part:

❤️YOU have the power to change the outcome.

The combined use of CPR and an AED isn't magic—it's effective science that can DOUBLE the chances of survival. You don't need a medical degree; you just need to invest a little time.

In a quick, six-hour class, you can learn the simple steps that turn a bystander into a genuine life-saving hero. Imagine the feeling of knowing you gave someone their second chance.

Turn a short course into a lifetime of impact.

Ready to Be a Hero? Register Now: https://ow.ly/TSSE50XriQX 🔗

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💚DID YOU KNOW? Proceeds from every course registration support our volunteer-based community service initiatives like our Therapy Dog Program, helping us spread comfort and care at senior care homes and other facilities across BC and the Yukon.

11/12/2025

⚠️ The Opioid Crisis Has Not Gone Away. More than 14,000 British Columbians have been lost to the toxic drug supply. But in just 2.5 hours, you can gain the skills to potentially save a life.

St. John Ambulance is making it easier than ever to get prepared with our highly popular Virtual Opioid Poisoning Response Training (OPRT), led by compassionate, qualified instructors.

You'll learn:

✅The essential steps for overdose emergency response
✅How to confidently administer Naloxone (nasal & IM)
✅How to reduce stigma and promote compassion

It's quick, comprehensive, and potentially life-changing.

Choose the date that works for you (VIRTUAL | Instructor-Led):

🗓️ November 20th: 9:30 am – 12:00 noon PST
🗓️ January 15th: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm PST

🟢Ready to be prepared? Sign up now! https://sja.ca/en/product/2384?v=535061

11/12/2025

A reminder from our friends at PreparedBC that there will be a BC Emergency Alert system test today.

The BC Emergency Alert system is tested twice a year. The next test will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:55 PM (PST).

Do you know how and when BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast to cell phones, TV and radio? Learn more: emergencyinfobc.ca/test



Alt text: Person holding a smartphone displaying a BC Emergency Alert system test notification on the screen.

11/11/2025

Honouring Sacrifice: Our St. John Ambulance Youth at No Stone Left Alone

The spirit of service and remembrance was strong on November 2nd at the No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) ceremony in Burnaby! A huge round of applause and heartfelt thanks goes to the over 130 St. John Ambulance youth cadet volunteers who dedicated their morning to this solemn, educational event.

NSLA is more than a ceremony—it's a mission to connect generations. Our cadets ensured that a poppy was laid on every military veteran's headstone, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and educating our youth on the true meaning of civic responsibility.

💚We extend our sincere gratitude to all community partners, including the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadrons, and the Consuls General whose presence reminded us of the strong alliance that ended WWII 80 years ago. Thank you to Global BC, CBC Vancouver, RadioCanada, and Sequoia Media for helping us share this important act of remembrance.

💚Photos courtesy of Richard N. Liu, MStJ

11/10/2025

CPR for everything? Know your priorities! For example, control severe bleeding first. Be prepared for any emergency.

We want to help you build CPR confidence! 🦸‍♂️ Register your training today: https://ow.ly/8G5k50V8FwF

💚EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S LEADERS💚 Proceeds from your course registration fund programs that develop the leadership skills of our cadets, providing them with opportunities to participate in global leadership exchanges, shaping the changemakers of the future and creating international connections.

11/06/2025

The Most Important Item You Can Bring to a Holiday Party? Your CPR Training. ❤️

David Valentine’s story about his brother, Tony, is a startling reminder that a life-threatening emergency can strike anywhere, anytime—even while moving house. Tony was in total cardiac arrest outside his friend Molly’s new condo. Because Molly had previously taken First Aid and CPR training, she knew exactly what to do. She immediately started CPR and continued for 15 minutes, coached by 911 dispatch, until the paramedics arrived.

The result? Tony is home, recovering, and David still has his kid brother. "CPR works. Thank you, Molly!"

This November is CPR Month, making it the perfect time to get certified or refresh your skills!

This holiday season, many of us will be hosting or attending gatherings. As a host home, is your family trained to know what to do if an emergency happens to a friend or loved one? If it’s been years since your last certification, those vital seconds in an emergency are when you need muscle memory to kick in—just like it did for Molly.

We can help you refresh your skills in as little as a half-day class. Don't let precious time slip away. Be ready to give the gift of life.

✅Find a course near you and sign up today! https://ow.ly/Qjhp50Xnmsz

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❓DID YOU KNOW? When you train with St. John Ambulance, you're giving back to community. Course registration proceeds directly benefit our volunteer programs, like the Therapy Dog Program and Medical First Responder Program. We appreciate your ongoing support!

11/03/2025

❤️ Save on Safety! For CPR Month we're offering this limited time special. Register for a first aid training course with us and save 20% off a first aid kit or safety supplies.

With fall underway and winter on the way, this is a perfect time to stock up on safety items for your vehicle, home or office.

Shop now using promo code FIRSTAID20: https://ow.ly/q4gX50X88f7

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💚DID YOU KNOW? Each course registration or safety supply sale directly benefits our volunteer initiatives, like the Therapy Dog Program, Medical First Responder Program or Youth Cadet Program. We appreciate your ongoing support!