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CTV News
6 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
‘I'll remember it for the rest of my life': Bridge patrol officer's life-saving actions earn her multiple awards
For Payton Deeble, more than one life was changed after a medical emergency on Halifax's Angus L. Macdonald bridge. 'It really kind opened my eyes to how just a small action can make such a big impact in somebody's life,' said Deeble. On Feb. 8, the 27-year-old bridge patrol officer with Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) was in the middle of her Saturday night shift when she responded to a stalled Dartmouth-bound vehicle on the Macdonald. 'When I approached the car, I noticed that the driver was kind of slumped back with his eyes open,' she recalled. 'He didn't give a response. I tapped on the window, and nothing. Knocked, nothing.' Deeble alerted HHB's operations centre that there was a driver unconscious in his vehicle and to call EHS. 'I started to get a lot more aggressive on the car, just banging on the window. And then luckily enough, a driver that was going through the other lane stopped and asked if I needed any help, and I said, yes. So, he got out with me, and we smashed out the back window in his vehicle.' Payton Deeble Payton Deeble is pictured with an Automated External Defibrillator. (Courtesy: Halifax Harbour Bridges) From there, Deeble and the Good Samaritan unlocked the doors and placed the unconscious man, a senior, on the bridge deck. Deeble grabbed the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from her patrol car, while a passenger with the helping stranger performed chest compressions. 'He had no pulse,' adds Deeble. 'We got his shirt off, placed the AED on him, and started going through the motions. We did the first shock on him, and we still didn't get a pulse. And second shock, we still didn't get a pulse. And by the third shock, we did get a very weak pulse on him. And by that time, luckily enough, EHS was arriving.' From there, paramedics took the senior to hospital where he was treated for a blocked artery. 'I knew I couldn't even have a second thought about how intense the situation was or about if I was scared or nervous or anything. I just knew I needed to act, and I needed to act right away because seconds were vital. I knew I needed to do something right away, and I needed to help this man.' Fortunately, the senior made a full recovery and celebrated his birthday a few days later. He and his wife later met with Deeble privately to thank her for her actions. 'It was surreal,' adds Deeble. 'It was such a heart filling moment, from seeing him in such a state on the bridge deck to seeing him doing better. It was amazing.' It's also rare. Deeble has been with the HHB for four years. 'I know there's been a few people there who have been there for a very long time. We've seen some really, really intense situations. But from most of the people I spoke with, this was a very, very one-off situation that a lot of people haven't seen on the bridges before.' Steven Proctor, the communications manager for HHB, says it's a 'very uncommon' situation. 'Bridge patrol responds to a bunch of different things that are often unexpected,' explains Proctor. 'Their routine is broken down vehicles, distracted driving, speeding, that kind of thing. They also respond to incidents on the sidewalk, but it's very rare to come across something like what Peyton experienced.' Payton Deeble Payton Deeble is pictured with a Canadian Security Lifesaver award. (Courtesy: Halifax Harbour Bridges) Months later, Deeble has received two security awards for her actions. The GardaWorld Award of Excellence, and a national award from the Canadian Security Lifesaver Association. 'It was such a nice feeling just to have that recognition. I never expected anything like that, you know? I just was doing my job.' Her coworkers say the accolades are well deserved. 'What a life experience to keep it together in a life-or-death situation,' says Proctor. 'To face it head on, having all your training kick in, and have a positive result? I think it's fantastic. She's learned she can stand up to just about any critical situation. Bridge patrol is more than an enforcement tool, they're actually out there helping people.' While she doesn't know who stopped to help her that night, she says she appreciates them. 'If it wasn't for that teamwork, I think it would have been a lot more challenging for me,' adds Deeble. 'I'll remember it for the rest of my life. One hundred per cent.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Halifax's Macdonald Bridge sees uptick in commercial vehicles weighing more than legal limit
The Macdonald Bridge in Halifax is pictured. (Jonathan MacInnis/CTV Atlantic) Since the removal of the toll booths on the Macdonald Bridge, there has been an uptick in commercial vehicles weighing more than the legal limit making the crossing, according to the Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB). In a Facebook post, HHB said they have been ticketing roughly two-to-four commercial vehicles per day in recent weeks. The bridge does not allow commercial vehicles weighing more than 3,200kg. 'This isn't just a traffic violation — it's about protecting the bridge for everyone's safety and its long-term lifespan,' the post reads. 'Please respect the weight restrictions and help us preserve the bridge.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
05-06-2025
- CTV News
Halifax's MacKay Bridge closed Friday, Monday nights
Halifax's Mackay Bridge is seen from the Bedford Basin in an undated file photo. (CTV/Dave Ead) The MacKay Bridge in Halifax will be partially closed for four hours on Friday and Monday nights. Halifax Harbour Bridges says the bridge will be closed to all Dartmouth-bound traffic from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday. It will then be closed to all Halifax-bound traffic from 8 p.m. to midnight on Monday. 'The closures will allow crews to lower the Windmill Road Overpass after bearing replacement work is complete,' a news release from Halifax Harbour Bridges says. The Macdonald Bridge will be open to traffic during these closures. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
MacKay Bridge will be closed for lane reconfiguration this weekend
The A. Murray MacKay Bridge in Halifax will be closed this weekend, beginning Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. before reopening on Monday, May 26 at 5:30 a.m. Halifax Harbour Bridges said the closure is for lane reconfiguration, cable inspections and a lighting project at the Victoria Road interchange. "Motorists can expect a new alignment through the middle of the former toll plaza area when the bridge reopens Monday," Halifax Harbour Bridges said in a news release. "The speed limit will be 50 km/h while the site remains a construction zone." The closure of the MacKay Bridge includes all ramps at the Victoria Road interchange, but Victoria Road to Windmill Road will remain open. The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will be open.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Motorcycle, vehicle crash slows traffic on MacKay Bridge Tuesday morning
The MacKay Bridge in Halifax is pictured. (Stephanie Tsicos/CTV Atlantic) A collision on the Dartmouth side of the MacKay Bridge slowed traffic Tuesday morning. According to Halifax Regional Police the collision involved a motorcycle and a car. There were believed to be no physical injuries. 'The incident was turned over to bridge staff to handle,' says Const. Martin Cromwell. Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) said a transport truck broke down in the former toll plaza area of the MacKay Bridge. 'As we were getting the special tow truck, a driver slowed to see what was going on. A motorcyclist ran into the back of the slowing vehicle and was thrown from the bike,' Steven Proctor with HHB told CTV News in an email. 'Within a few minutes of the accident, there was a three-car collision with air bags deployed and more medical services required,' Proctor says the accidents occurred in an open stretch of road. EMS was called to the scene and the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital. 'HHB is reviewing the video of both accident to see if there was a common factor in the incidents, but a preliminary view does not suggest any problems with the roadway alignment,' says Proctor. Halifax MacKay Bridge The MacKay Bridge in Halifax is pictured. (Stephanie Tsicos/CTV Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
