St. John Ambulance Celebrates 125 Years of Saving Lives at Work, Home and Play

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - (Marketwire - June 19, 2008) - In 2008 St. John Ambulance volunteers and staff are celebrating 125 years of providing top quality first aid training and community service. To mark this extraordinary milestone St. John Ambulance in Ottawa is hosting a number of special events and recognizing its volunteers. On June 24, 2008 St. John Ambulance, Federal District will recognize 125 years of voluntary service with the help of His Worship, Mayor Larry O'Brien and City Council, at City Hall. The reading of a proclamation will take place at 12:00 noon, there will be a display, the raising of the St. John flag and a lunchtime reception hosted by the Mayor and Council Members, to recognize the charitable contribution of St. John Ambulance to Ottawa. We know that emergencies can happen anywhere and anytime, so St John... [read full story]