St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron

08/22/2025

Our very own MFR volunteer, Instructor and Community Services Coordinator Christina spends a week each summer running a Firefighter camp where she shares her love of Fire & St John Ambulance, this year adding Hanover Police and Grey County Paramedics.
CAMP 911 - where we focus on the vital services that help keep our community safe.

🚒🚑🚓 Camp 911 – Building Tomorrow’s First Responders 🚓🚑🚒
From August 5th to 8th, we proudly hosted Camp 911 alongside our community partners in Police, EMS, and St. John Ambulance.

From fingerprinting to ambulance tours, hands-on CPR, fire extinguisher practice, and creating a safety video at the fire station, participants experienced an unforgettable week of learning, teamwork, and fun.

Our campers were kind, encouraging, and always ready to learn. They inspired us as much as we hope we inspired them.

A special thank you to Firefighter Christina Schnell ( #183) who has led our Jr. Firefighter/Camp 911 program for the past five years. Christina reminds us of the power of mentorship, sharing this quote with the campers:
“As one person I cannot change the world – but I can change the world of one person.” – Paul Shane Spear

We also extend a big thank you to our student volunteers, who gave their time and energy to help make the week such a success.

We hope this week made a difference for each participant and maybe even sparked future first responders here in Hanover.

👏 Thank you to all our campers, parents, community partners, and volunteers for making this year’s Camp 911 our best one yet!

08/21/2025

🐾💦 CALLING ALL WATER-LOVING WOOFS! 💦🐾

Ever seen a dog paddle… in an actual pool? 🐶🏊‍♂️ Now’s their chance! Join us for the Pooch Plunge on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Centennial Pool in Walkerton!

✨ Two splashtastic sessions:
🐕 5:30pm – 6:15pm (only 10 spots left!!)
🐕 6:45pm – 7:30pm

🎟 $15 per canine (sorry humans, no bellyflops allowed!)
📋 Proof of vaccination & municipal license required
🍔 BBQ • 🎶 Music • 🎁 Prizes • 🐾 And of course… our locally renowned Sparky!

💙 A portion of proceeds supports the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program—because good dogs deserve good causes!

📞 Spots are filling faster than a golden retriever chasing a tennis ball—so pre-register today: (519) 364-7004.

🐕💦 Let’s make a splash before summer says “sit”! 🐾

(Rain date: Sept 4, 2025 🌧🐾)

08/14/2025

Our Therapy Dog teams visit retirement homes, schools, library’s and so many more places - hoping to make things a little brighter! ❤️🐶

08/12/2025

Registration Open!

Come join us at the Walkerton Centennial Pool for an end of the season Pooch Plunge! BBQ with Dash's Dawgs, Music, Prizes, Sparky, and more!

A portion of the proceeds goes to the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program 🐾

Pre-registration is required, please call St. John Ambulance at 519-364-7004 to register!

07/30/2025

Reading and dog snuggles! Absolutely!!

What’s better than cuddling up with a sweet, furry friend and reading your favorite story? A totally judgment-free, feel-good experience with trained therapy dogs who are all ears (literally). 💛 Book your own one on one spot on August 12 from 10:30am-12:00pm or August 21 from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Spots fill fast so register at the Library today and get ready for some extra puppy love! 🐾

07/28/2025

We've got some Home Alone (10+) & Babysitter (11+) classes coming up;
Babysitter - Aug 12th in Owen Sound (9am-4:30pm)
Home Alone - Aug 19th in Hanover (9am-4pm)
Babysitter - Aug 27th Hanover (9am-4:30pm)
Each class is $75 - you can register by calling the office 1-800-337-4228 or online at sja.ca

07/28/2025

Our very own Instructor/Medical First Responder/Office Community Services Coordinator Christina Schnell takes on the task of leading Camp 911; Sharing her love for St. John Ambulance, Firefighting and a look into Hanover's other first responder services. They will do first aid, hall tours and go swimming. There are still a few spots left to register for this fun week!

Gain hands-on experiences into Hanover’s essential emergency response agencies including Police, Fire, EMS and first-aid with St. Johns Ambulance. This camp emphasize teamwork, leadership and problem-solving, while fostering a greater appreciation for the dedication of emergency services personnel. Register today at www.hanover.ca/summer-camps

07/25/2025

Splish Splash - the dogs get to take a BATH! What a fun playdate for your 4 legged friend and for a GREAT cause!

Come join us at the Walkerton Centennial Pool for an end of the season Pooch Plunge! BBQ with Dash's Dawgs, Music, Prizes, Sparky, and more!

A portion of the proceeds goes to the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program 🐾

Pre-registration is required, please call St. John Ambulance at 519-364-7004 to register!

07/11/2025

Just one of the many events you will find our St John Ambulance Medical First Responder teams at Sat July 12th - hope to see you there, drop by and say Hi!

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️💥 Calling All Superheroes at Bruce County Comicon!
Saturday, July 12th, from 11 am onwards...

Want to save the day and WIN BIG? 💰💰💰

Buy your 50/50 draw tickets at Booth #288 and support Southampton Rotary’s amazing community causes.

👉 1 ticket for $5
👉 3 tickets for $10

Half the proceeds go directly to the lucky winner, and the other half powers local youth programs, health initiatives, and projects that change lives right here in our community.

🕑 Draw at 4:45 PM – don’t miss out!

🎤 Look out for our prize updates every 30 minutes – the jackpot grows with every hero who joins in!

Be a hero. Buy a ticket. Change a life. (And maybe your own!)
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07/11/2025

06/23/2025

SUMMER break is almost here and we've got some Babysitter (11+) & Home Alone (10+) classes coming up;
Babysitter - July 2nd in Hanover (9am-4:30pm)
Home Alone - July 4th in Hanover (9am-4pm)
Babysitter - July 8th Owen Sound (9am-4:30pm)
Each class is $75 - you can register by calling the office 1-800-337-4228 or online at sja.ca

06/16/2025

On Saturday June 7th, 2025 Members of Midwestern Ontario Region of St John Ambulance were present for the 2025 St John Ambulance Council for Ontario Investiture held and St James Cathedral in Toronto. Members of our local region were recognized with Admittance, Promotion or years of Service in “The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem”. Presentations were made by The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Vice Prior of the Order for Ontario. Her Honour and Senior Members of St John Ambulance in Ontario, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, made presentation to St John Volunteers from across Ontario. It was a day of pomp and pageantry as Her Honour was led into St James Cathedral by members of the Order of St John and St John Ambulance Council for Ontario in a celebration of achievements of Ontarians. Those from our own Region who were recognized and involved in the event were, Tony Alberts who was promoted to Knight of Justice in the Order of St John, Aase Kelly was admitted to the Order of St John as a Serving Member and Jason (Jake) Mervyn received his Service Medal of the Order of St John representing 10 years of service. Also involved was Tim Rees who was a Banner Bearer for Rob White, Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St John and Mary Jo Rees took part in the procession of the members of the Order.