Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Youth Cadets Shine on the Global Stage
In 2024, St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon hosted the first annual charity gala, The Knight Is Young 2024, raising $105,000 to support our youth programs. This event enabled 15 dedicated youth cadets to represent our region at the Asia Pacific Youth Competition (APYC) in Hong Kong, where they showcased their first aid and leadership […]
A Trusted Presence: First Aid Support at the 123rd IPE
From August 28 to September 1, 2024, the city of Armstrong, British Columbia hosted the 123rd annual Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede (IPE), a cornerstone event in the North Okanagan region. This five-day fair attracted over 100,000 attendees, offering a rich tapestry of activities including agricultural exhibits, a bustling midway, live music, rodeo events, and […]
Canine Library: Fostering Literacy and Well-being Through Canine Companionship
On September 21, 2024, the tranquil setting of John Hendry Park in Vancouver transformed into a haven of literary and canine delight during the fourth annual Canine Library event. This initiative, a collaboration between the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, Vancouver Public Library, Trout Lake Community Centre, and St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon, […]
Paws and Passports: Supporting Stress-Free Travel at YVR
Throughout 2024, our St. John Ambulance therapy dog teams proudly supported Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) LASI (Less Airport Stress Initiative) Program, bringing comfort and calm to travelers during the airport’s busiest travel periods. With 24 dedicated volunteer teams, our dogs were a welcome presence at YVR during high-traffic times, offering moments of connection, stress relief, […]
Game Day Care: Supporting Fans at Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada
In February 2024, our volunteer Medical First Responders in Victoria proudly provided on-site first aid support for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, a nationally celebrated event that brought together thousands of fans, athletes, and community members. Held at Ship Point in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the four-day festival (February 15–18) featured NHL alumni games, family-friendly activities, […]
Humanitarian Support During COVID-19
Mission-Critical Humanitarian Support During COVID-19 In 2021 and through 2022, the Federal Government entrusted St. John Ambulance BCY with two crucial COVID-19 projects, recognizing our organization’s expertise and commitment to serving Canadian communities. These mission-critical initiatives involved collaborating with Immigrant Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and partnering with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), […]
St. John Ambulance’s Lifeline during COVID-19 Quarantine [#719]
St. John Ambulance: A Lifeline during COVID-19 Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, St. John Ambulance stepped forward to provide a lifeline of compassion and care to 51 asylum seekers entering Canada. These individuals, compelled to quarantine for 14 days, found themselves in a foreign land with no family or network to lean […]
Determined Response by New Westminster Police Officers Prevents Tragedy
Please note that portions of these stories contain graphic detail that some may find unsettling. Determined Response by New Westminster Police Officers Prevents Tragedy In a remarkable display of dedication and swift action, the New Westminster Police Department demonstrated their life-saving capabilities on August 23rd, 2021. Responding to a report of a suspicious circumstance, Sergeant […]
Heroes in the Night
Please note that portions of these stories contain graphic detail that some may find unsettling. Heroes in the Night In the early hours of June 25, 2021, two officers were on their regular patrol when a cry for help pierced the silence on Hillside Ave. Racing towards the sound, they discovered a distressing scene: a […]
Unwavering Heroism in the Face of Danger
Courage in the Face of Danger OCdt Craig Vollweiter’s hiking adventure in Lynn Canyon Park took an unexpected turn on March 26, 2021. As he immersed himself in the natural beauty of the park, fate intervened when a young girl approached him in distress, pleading for help for her unconscious father. What happened next became […]
