Boat Safety

• With weather heating up, Boating BC issues safety reminder

  Last year, 83 people died in recreational boating incidents across Canada, with 15 of those occurring in the Pacific region.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
  
• Charges laid in double fatal Toronto boat crash that killed 24-year-old woman, man

  Toronto police say a man has been charged in connection with a double fatal boat crash in late May that claimed the lives of two people, including a 24-year-old woman.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2022
  
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• One person dead after boat capsizes on Wabamun Lake

  A Parkland County man died after a boat capsized on Wabamun Lake, Saturday. Alberta's Underwater Rescue Team President advises on boat and water safety and the dangers of the job.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2022
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• Report into fatal sinking near Halifax in 2019 says modifications made boat unstable

  The investigation report says the water that flooded the boat's hull and deck had entered through an open "freeing port."

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2021
• Body of missing 80-year-old boater found in Lake Ontario near Oakville

  Investigators say 80-year-old Robert Wyles went missing after purchasing a boat.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2021
• Crews search for missing 80-year-old boater in Lake Ontario near Oakville

  Halton Regional Police say a search is underway after a boat was discovered on Lake Ontario near Oakville with no occupants inside early Thursday evening.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
• Safety concerns raised regarding Toronto water taxis

  A water taxi trip back to the mainland from the Toronto Islands turned terrifying when the pontoon boat hit a wave and dipped deep into the water of Lake Ontario.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2021
• Lifesaving Society Manitoba wants you to boat sober

  In addition to alcohol, lack of a personal floatation device (PFD) also accounts for 53 per cent of boating fatalities, according to the latest drowning report.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2021
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• Volunteers at Canadian Coast Guard staying busy in Quebec this summer

  Hundreds of auxiliary members of the Canadian Coast Guard are patrolling the waters of Quebec's lakes and rivers reminding people about the importance of safety while boating.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Witnesses say boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O’Leary

  A man involved in a deadly boat crash in central Ontario two years ago says the vessel's lights were on when it was struck by another boat captained by Linda O'Leary.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2021