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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics

Train the Next Hero! FREE Life Saving Skills Workshop!

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On August 9, 2025, we will be hosting our annual, free Train the Next Hero! workshop.

Our goal is to provide you with the confidence you need to perform CPR, assist someone who is choking, and handle opioid overdoses.

Take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the highlights from our previous events in our photo gallery—relive the moments that made it all unforgettable!

“Train the Next Hero!”, presented by Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, is an annual free event with a goal to teach the citizens of Toronto basic life-saving skills while raising awareness about the importance of knowing First Aid & CPR. This free workshop takes place on August 9th at Mel Lastman Square in North York. This is an all-ages workshop and we encourage you to attend with your family. Help us set a record for the largest Life Saving Workshop in Canada and reserve your spot today!

Date:

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Location:

Mel Lastman Square

5100 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5V7

Registration:

Registration is open! You may register down below.

Featuring:

  • Canadian Red Cross
  • Canadian Blood Services
  • Canadian Ski Patrol
  • Pastry by Minoo
  • GeoXtra Solutions Inc.

More to come!

What To Expect:

  • Observe our professional instructors to learn, practice and master life-saving skills at our different First Aid and CPR stations
  • Earn a Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR Workshop Participation Certificate upon successfully completing all stations
  • Colouring and games booth for children

Ticket Information:

Tickets are reserved based on workshop starting times. Entry is FREE. The full workshop takes roughly 30 minutes to complete, and you may stay as long as you like after/prior to completing it.

PLEASE READ:

If you do not reserve a ticket prior to attending, you may still attend the workshop. By reserving your ticket, you will skip the registration line. If you miss your start time, you may attend a later start time. Please bring a copy of your ticket to the event and arrive early.

You will be separated into groups and led by a workshop volunteer to each station. Please be sure to arrive early in order to attend the workshop you registered for.

By attending this event, you consent to photography, audio recording and video recording. This media may be used for news, social media, promotional purposes, advertising and more by Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Inc.

Time Slots:

  • 1 PM – 1:30 PM
  • 1:30 PM – 2 PM
  • 2 PM – 2:30 PM
  • 2:30 PM – 3 PM
  • 3 PM – 3:30 PM
  • 3:30 PM – 4 PM
  • 4 PM – 4:30 PM
  • 4:30 PM – 5 PM
  • 5 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 5:30 PM – 6 PM

Please arrive EARLY for your time slot. If you are late, you must wait for the next time slot.

Ticket Includes:

  • CPR Training for Adults and Children
  • Choking for Adults and Children
  • Heart Attack, Stroke, Opioid Poisoning

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please be advised that this is not a full Canadian Red Cross CPR training. If you wish to attain a Canadian Red Cross certification, please check out our website at www.c2cfirstaidaquatics.com or call us at 866-291-9121.

This workshop takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. You must complete all 3 stations in order to receive your Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR Workshop Participation Certificate. Please check in with the registration booth as you arrive. You will receive all necessary materials to begin the workshop.

All ages are welcome to attend. Although the main event is geared towards adults, there will also be a colouring booth available for children.

RESERVE YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE TO SKIP THE REGISTRATION LINE. PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR TICKET TO THE EVENT.

YOU MAY STILL ATTEND IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TICKET.

 

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Testimonials!

Google Reviewer
chi wah leung
9 hours ago
Thank you Ali for your great teaching!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chi Wah! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who makes learning so engaging. We're glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Mandeep Brar
11 hours ago
I had a wonderful experience with my First Aid training with Fatima. She was knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. She made the training engaging, practical, and comfortable .Thank you, Fatima, for such a great learning experience! Highly recommend her training to anyone looking to learn First Aid. 😊
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mandeep! 🎉 We agree, Fatima is wonderful at making everything so engaging and easy to understand. So glad you had a great Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Kathleen DSylva
11 hours ago
Took the Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training at Mississauga Facility. Fatima was the instructor. Online portion of the course was easy to access and good review for the in class portion. The in class portion had lots of hands on with very relevant and practical scenarios. Our instructor was prepared, knowledgeable and very approachable. Great overall experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kathleen! 🎉 We agree that Fatima is fantastic at guiding students through the hands-on practical scenarios during our CPR Level C course in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Ann Reba
12 hours ago
Joyal delivered an excellent first aid class and was a great instructor. His teaching was clear, engaging, and informative.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ann! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at making Standard First Aid clear and engaging. So glad you had a great experience with him in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Carolina Macieira
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the rating, Carolina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Kitchener for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Ankita Panjwani
13 hours ago
Joyal Fernandas provided exceptional Intermediate First Aid Training at Trudell Medical Limited.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ankita! 🎉 Joyal Fernandas is wonderful at making Standard First Aid engaging and easy to follow. We are so glad to hear you had a great training session at Trudell Medical Limited in Kitchener. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Aishwarya Gautama
13 hours ago
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Emmanuel Uhunmwuagho
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the rating, Emmanuel! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Newmarket for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Tekla Sepsi
13 hours ago
Been doing this course with Coast2Coast for years. Instructors are always knowledgeable, informative and helpful. Would recommend this company for First Aid.
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting us for your training over the years, Tekla! ⭐ We are glad our team continuously provides great Standard First Aid courses in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Shirin Abd
13 hours ago
Ali is a great structor He made the course easy and smooth for me
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shirin! 🎉 We agree, Ali is great at making the course smooth and easy to follow. So glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Olivia B
13 hours ago
Ali taught the course and was an amazing instructor! definitely recommend! he had an amazing attitude and personality!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor and his positive attitude makes all the difference during Standard First Aid training. So glad you had a great experience in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sam Saavedra
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sam! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Newmarket for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Hannah Levesque
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us for your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket, Hannah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Lucas Posada
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Lucas! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Kitchener for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Gabriela De oliveira
14 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor! He was very interactive and made my time a lot of fun while learning and getting certified!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gabriela! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping classes interactive and making the learning process fun. So glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Maitri Patel
14 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Maitri! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Mississauga for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Tahera Khataw
14 hours ago
Ali was amazing very informative and clear.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tahera! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping Standard First Aid clear and informative. So glad you had a great experience with us in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Mitchel Power
15 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Mitchel! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Kitchener for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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nadi homa
15 hours ago
the training was very helpful. the instructor explained everything clearly, and I learned a lot.
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Rana LC
16 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Rana! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Robyn Kempe
16 hours ago
Ali is a great teacher and I enjoyed my CPR -c
Response from the owner:Thank you, Robyn! ⭐ We agree, Ali is a great teacher who makes learning so engaging. We're glad you enjoyed getting your Red Cross certification with us in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Chris
2 days ago
Joyal Fernandez was a great teacher, he made everything easy to understand.
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Andrea
2 days ago
Great training by Joyal F. It was well-paced, immersive, and fun to learn how to protect myself and others!
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laura doherty
2 days ago
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samantha taylor
2 days ago
Hasan was an amazing instructor, and extremely informational
Response from the owner:Thank you, Samantha! 🎉 We agree, Hasan is wonderful at making Standard First Aid both clear and informative. We're so glad you had a great experience with us in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team