Dedicated Ottawa paramedic unit aims to help in ByWard Market

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There are now paramedics assigned full-time to work in the ByWard Market, as a response to an increasingly toxic drug supply.

Anyone who works in, or visits the ByWard Market has probably seen someone using drugs, and perhaps someone in need of medical attention.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App

The idea behind this project, which began in July, is to save lives and free up ambulances, as not every call requires a trip to the hospital. U.S. President Joe Biden, under fire from fellow Democrats to drop his re-election campaign, tested positive for COVID-19 while on a trip to Las Vegas on Wednesday and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said.Poilievre vows to fire envoy as Canada buys a $9M condo for diplomat in NYC

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