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CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Trench collapse in Toronto leaves 2 construction workers critically injured: paramedics
Two workers have been injured after a wall reportedly collapsed at construction site in Toronto. Toronto firefighters dug out a pair of workers who were buried after a trench they were working in collapsed this morning. Toronto police say the accident happened at around 11:45 a.m. in the area of Edmund Avenue and Weston Road in the city's Weston neighbourhood. Toronto Fire tells CTV News Toronto that two workers were buried up to their waists in a trench at a construction site. 'Upon arrival, crews found two male individuals at the bottom of a trench [that was] approximately eight feet,' said Toronto Fire Division Commander John Davidson while speaking to reporters at the scene. 'Extrication maneuvers began with supplemental panels being placed around the workers, so our rescuers could actually access the trench in a safe manner.' The workers were conscious and breathing following the collapse, according to fire officials, and crews successfully freed both men at around 1:30 p.m. Toronto Paramedics say the pair—a man in his 50s and a man in his mid-20s—have been taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries. 'I don't know the history of the work site, but it is a pre existing excavation,' Davidson said. 'There is a foundation present plus utilities. So, in those circumstances, the trenches are very unstable because it's redistributed soil.' 'Trench stability without proper shoring in place and the warm weather—it dries up the earth—[can lead to] a substantial trench collapse like we witnessed here today.' Davidson added that rescuers had to take their time when pulling the second worker out of the trench due to a stone that crews were worried may roll into him. Weston Road is closed between Jane Street and Denison Road East while crews clear the scene. A provincial Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspector is investigating.
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Trench collapse in Toronto leaves 2 construction workers critically injured: paramedics
Two workers have been injured after a wall reportedly collapsed at construction site in Toronto. Toronto firefighters dug out a pair of workers who were buried after a trench they were working in collapsed this morning. Toronto police say the accident happened at around 11:45 a.m. in the area of Edmund Avenue and Weston Road in the city's Weston neighbourhood. Toronto Fire tells CTV News Toronto that two workers were buried up to their waists in a trench at a construction site. 'Upon arrival, crews found two male individuals at the bottom of a trench [that was] approximately eight feet,' said Toronto Fire Division Commander John Davidson while speaking to reporters at the scene. 'Extrication maneuvers began with supplemental panels being placed around the workers, so our rescuers could actually access the trench in a safe manner.' The workers were conscious and breathing following the collapse, according to fire officials, and crews successfully freed both men at around 1:30 p.m. Toronto Paramedics say the pair—a man in his 50s and a man in his mid-20s—have been taken to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries. 'I don't know the history of the work site, but it is a pre existing excavation,' Davidson said. 'There is a foundation present plus utilities. So, in those circumstances, the trenches are very unstable because it's redistributed soil.' 'Trench stability without proper shoring in place and the warm weather—it dries up the earth—[can lead to] a substantial trench collapse like we witnessed here today.' Davidson added that rescuers had to take their time when pulling the second worker out of the trench due to a stone that crews were worried may roll into him. Weston Road is closed between Jane Street and Denison Road East while crews clear the scene. A provincial Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development inspector is investigating.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Honouring Jesse's Journey
John Davidson is planning to walk from St. Thomas to London in honour of the 30th anniversary of Jesse's Journey. CTV's Lauren Stallone reports.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
John Davidson hits the road again to honour Jesse's Journey
In honour of the 30th anniversary of Jesse's Journey, now known as Defeat Duchenne Canada, founder John Davidson will once again take to the road in a tribute to his late son Jesse. In 1986, Jesse was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe neuromuscular disease. 'I can tell you the first thing you do is cry and there's nothing wrong with that,' he said. 'After that you start to see what you can do to make a difference.' Davidson said he was determined to defeat Duchenne one step at a time. 'In 1995, I pushed Jesse across Ontario in his wheelchair to raise money for research into finding a treatment and eventually a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,' said Davidson. John Davidson Jesse's Journey John Davidson speaks to CTV News on May 20, 2025. (Lauren Stallone/CTV News London) Davidson continued that journey in 1998 when he walked across Canada from St. Johns, Newfoundland to Victoria, B.C. 'I did 33 km a day for 286 days,' said Davidson. On June 10, Davidson will walk 30 km from the Jumbo the Elephant Monument in St. Thomas to Victoria Park in London, retracing the historic route he and Jesse completed in 1995. 'I'm doing that to honour Jesse and all that he did to put an end to this because warriors are lost every day,' said Davidson. Defeat Duchenne Canada has granted more than $ 18.6 million towards research projects, improved treatments, and the pursuit of a cure. 'When you look in the mirror and you say what you wouldn't do for your kids, that's when you get busy and that's exactly what we did,' said Davidson. The community is invited to join John along the route to cheer him on.
RNZ News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Pacific Four live updates: Black Ferns v Canada
The Black Ferns take on Canada in the Pacific Four Series in Christchurch. Photo: PhotoSport / John Davidson The Black Ferns will have revenge on their minds, as one year ago the Canadians pulled off an historic upset in Christchurch. Both sides are building towards the World Cup, but this one should have a bit of extra feeling to it. Kick-off is at 3:35pm NZT.
