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Is It Safe?
We get this question on a fairly regular basis, and so we thought we would write a blog post in an attempt to answer it. During the winter months, avalanche danger fluctuates from high to low, and...
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Thank You – Significant Donation of Medical Equipment
Recently NSR received a very generous donation of medical equipment from the family of the late Lise Marie Claudette Tompson-Cyr (February 25, 1959 – July 31, 2015). We were honoured to receive a...
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The Passing of a Hero – Mike Dal Santo (October 23, 1952 – March 12, 2018)
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of long time team member, Mike Dal Santo. Mike was born on October 23, 1952 in Surrey, BC, and while working for Telus as a...
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Annual Helicopter Rescue Recertification
This last April members of North Shore Rescue’s Human External Cargo* (“HEC”) team attended their annual recertification in the Pemberton Valley along with Talon Helicopters, our team’s primary air...
View ArticleNorth Shore Rescue is recruiting new members! Deadline June 4.
North Shore Rescue is now taking applications for membership for the 2018 season. Have you thought about applying to join the team before? If so, now might be your opportunity. If you have a strong...
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Qualicum Beach Mutual Aid
This afternoon the NSR Helicopter External Transport (HEC) team responded to the Qualicum Beach area of Vancouver Island to assist Comox Valley Search and Rescue with a mutual aid longline evacuation...
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It’s Time for a Chat Metro Vancouver – 6 Tips to Avoid Becoming Our Next...
The Chat As we continue to transition between seasons on the mountains, the number and types of calls North Shore Rescue responds to change as well. Lengthening daylight hours, warm temperatures in the...
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Why it’s a Bad Idea to Get High in the Mountains
With cannabis legalization on the near horizon and a relatively recent proliferation of marijuana dispensaries in the lower mainland, there has never been more opportunity for generally law-abiding...
View ArticleCanucks Autism Network E-Learning Module
The Canucks Autism Network has launched a new online resource for first responders. NSR is a proud partner of CAN. Why Should First Responders Take the Course? Individuals with autism are 7x more...
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North Shore Rescue Launches “Survive Your Own Adventure”
North Shore Rescue Launches “Survive Your Own Adventure” Interactive learning experience aims to educate hikers about backcountry safety (North Vancouver, BC – May 2021) – North Shore Rescue (NSR),...
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