November 6, 2026
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Thursday's Bruce County council meeting with the recognition of 15 members of the Bruce County Paramedic Services team.
The Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program, administered through the London Health Sciences Centre, provides medical oversight and quality assurance for paramedic services across the region. Each year, the program recognizes exceptional achievements through awards that celebrate excellence in pre-hospital care.
Six primary care paramedics received Pre-hospital Cardiac Save Awards, which honour paramedics who played a role in saving a person's life.
Recipients:
Brittney Kealey*
Derek Stephenson*
Jesse Hall
Jim Ainslie
Mike Bohnert*
Robert Wagner*
* Honoured for their collective efforts in saving the life of Robert Wagner's mother.
Seven primary care paramedics received the Pre-hospital Newborn Delivery Award, recognizing their role in the successful delivery of a newborn in a pre-hospital setting.
Recipients:
Jesse Hall
Jim Ainslie
Jill Adams
Ryan Heipel
Ben Rees
Jennifer Stein
Lily Batte
Four primary-care paramedics received the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, which recognizes professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public, who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.
Recipients:
Tien Angus
Jason Angus
Marcia McGilveary
Muffy Davies
The following primary-care paramedics also received the 2026 Medical Director’s Commendation Award, which acknowledges the critical decision-making utilized to deliver exceptional care to a patient in a pre-hospital setting.
Recipients:
Brittney Kealey
Derek Stephenson
Mike Bohnert
Robert Wagner
“Every day, our paramedics answer the call with professionalism, compassion, and courage,” said county warden Luke Charbonneau. “These awards recognize exceptional achievements and the dedication our team brings to serving communities across the county. Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of residents each and every day.”
Bruce County Paramedic Services members are recognized at Thursday's county council meeting; in the back, are Derek Stephenson (left), chief Steve Schaus, Brittney Kealey, Jenn Stein, Jim Ainslie, commander Hayley Sangster; and in front Muffy Davies (left), Marcia McGilveary, Ben Rees, Jill Adams, and warden Luke Charbonneau
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