St. John Ambulance Niagara Region Branch

05/02/2026

Thank you for your service! Your dedication and commitment to our Region is greatly appreciated 👏.

Honouring the dedication, compassion, and courage of our incredible volunteers this First Responders Day🚑💚

Proud to serve our community—today and every day.

04/30/2026

At the 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards this week
Ron, P.J., and Tiffany received recognition for their volunteer years of service with St. John Ambulance, Niagara Region.

Congratulations to these incredible volunteers and several others who were unable to attend.

Ron P. 45 years
Byron T. 25 years
Ron G. 20 years
Tiffany D. 15 years
Peter James D. 15 years
Anthony P. 15 years
Matt R. 15 years
Dave T. 15 years
Breanna V. 15 years
Kim M. 10 years
Shaunna M. 10 years
Ray R. 10 years
Alyson K. 10 years
Mike H. 5 years

04/29/2026

Spots available for our May 3rd Pet First Aid course. Call for details and registration 905-685-8964.

04/29/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our adored Therapy Dogs. Sadie has had her final visit. Thank you for your service, love and snuggles. Will we remember you always. Warm thoughts to Pauline and family at this sad time.

04/29/2026

Today, on Canada’s National Day of Mourning, St. John Ambulance Ontario honours the lives of every worker who was lost or injured in the workplace. We stand in solemn remembrance, and recommit to our mission: equipping Canadians with the knowledge and skills to keep each other safe.

Your safety is our priority, today and every day. ⛑🕊

04/27/2026

Spring is the perfect time to restock your First Aid Kit! ⛑🌸 Don't have a First Aid Kit? No problem, get yours today: https://sja.ca/en/products

04/27/2026

04/22/2026

Happy Earth 🌎 Day!

04/21/2026

Volunteering isn’t just good for others, it’s incredibly good for YOU too! ⛑❤

Here are 5 powerful reasons to start volunteering today. Discover the real benefits of volunteering with St. John Ambulance at SJA.ca.

04/21/2026

A few remaining spots. Contact us for details 905-685-8964.

04/20/2026

It's National Volunteer Week! THANK YOU to all of our Niagara volunteers in all of our Community Service Programs; Therapy Dog, Car Seat Safety, Medical First Responders, Water Patrol, also to our Board and Committee volunteers. ❤️
We appreciate all that you do! THANK YOU!

04/12/2026

Congratulations to all staff and volunteer organizers for their tireless efforts and to all that were able to join us this past weekend in Richmond Hill at St. John Council for Ontario's Annual Conference (Fri-Sat Apr 10-11) and Awards Dinner (Fri Apr 10).

I was delighted to be asked to participate as the Master of Ceremonies for the Awards Dinner on Friday evening - able to recognize the numerous award recipients from across the Province.

The First Aid Award - York-Simcoe-Muskoka Region
The Hartley Award - Southwestern Region
The Lawlor Brown Region Achievement Award - Southwestern Region
The Frederick Lewis Memorial Award - Niagara Region
The C.J. Laurin Award - D001 Toronto Medical First Response Unit
The Louise Hawley Stone Award - Y0910 Newmarket Youth Unit
The Leslie Jack Therapy Dog Award - C1270 Chatham Therapy Dog Unit
The Watson Award - D1251 Cornwall Therapy Dog Unit
The Provincial Chaplain's Award - York-Simcoe-Muskoka Region
The Dr. George Sterling Ryerson Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching - Allison O. and David F.
The Mark Dailey Media Award - Alma Mater Society, Queen's University, Eastern Region
The Fundraising Performance Award - Halton-Hamilton-Haldimand Region
The John Buckingham Newman Award for Innovative Fund Development - Southwestern Region
The Terrence H. Wardrop Lifetime Achievement Award - P. Sims, KStJ.
The Colonel Robert Douglas Bursary - Jacob F. and Zainab Z. of Eastern and Midwestern Regions
Special Recognition for Exemplary Leadership and Service to St. John Council for Ontario - Elaine M.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Regional, Unit and Individual award recipients. Looking forward to seeing many more individual achievements at our 2026 Annual General Meeting and Investiture Ceremony on Saturday June 6, 2026 in Toronto.

But wait, there's more.... I look forward to all the great accomplishments that are going to happen between now and June 6th - specifically at The Ontario Medical First [ SJA - Ontario Medical First Response Competition ] Response Competition's Regional Area Competitions on Saturday April 25th. We have 53 Youth, Adult SFA, Adult Advanced and Adult Professional teams registered to compete in Hanover, Richmond Hill, St. Catherines and Toronto. Details available at OMFRC.ca This is the qualifying round to determine who from across the Province will join us at the OMFRC Provincial Competitions set to occur in Scarborough, this year, on Saturday October 17, 2026.