A North Shore Rescue team member, BC Ambulance paramedic and father-of-two described as a "hero" has died of cancer. A crowdfunding campaign was launched in 2015 to help support Piggot, seen here with his family after his diagnosis. Piggot was selected for North Shore Rescue's elite helicopter flight rescue team, even as he was fighting cancer. (North Shore Rescue)"His commitment to the team and his career saw him continuing to save lives, even while fighting for his own. A fundraiser for the team member raised thousands in 2015.

Source: CBC News December 05, 2017 18:00 UTC