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Nova Scotia beach reopens after possible shark sightingA supervisor from the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service saw a fin around 10 a.m. Sunday at Rainbow Haven Beach. The beach was closed for monitoring but reopened after two hours.EnvironmentAug 28, 2023
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Locals mourn closure of landmark pool in Pierrefonds, Que., after 59 yearsThe PPK swimming pool is a local institution. But after six decades of service, it needs expensive upgrades. The local borough say the investment may not be the best use of funds.CanadaJun 30, 2023
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City of Guelph, Ont. accepting applications for summer employmentWhile we're only on the brink of winter, the City of Guelph is accepting applications for summer job postings – in customer service and general labour, as well as lifeguards.CanadaDec 16, 2022
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Ontario parents frustrated with lack of swimming lessons amid lifeguard shortageThe situation has left some affected parents frustrated that their children won't be able to participate in city-run swim lessons this fall.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Local lifeguard recognized for bravery in Okanagan Lake boat crash rescuePolice say a boat crashed into a dock and that a female was ejected into the water. Off-duty lifeguard Aiden Godwin swam in to rescue the unconscious female.CanadaAug 12, 2022
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2 Vancouver pools, Sunset Beach affected by lifeguard shortageThe pool was closed early Sunday, and the Vancouver Park Board said staff problems forced it to cancel drop-in swims for the first half of Monday.CanadaAug 1, 2022
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Okanagan lifeguard shortage hindering summer plans for someThis is the first summer since 2019 where public health restrictions aren’t in place, but a lack of swimming instructors may further keep kids from learning to swim.LifestyleJul 22, 2022
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Calls for tougher lifeguarding rules after pool scareA scare at an apartment complex in East Kildonan Thursday has renewed calls for tougher safety rules.TrendingJul 22, 2022
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Lifeguard shortages impacting pools, water programs across CanadaMunicipalities across Canada are grappling with lifeguard shortages as city pools and beaches open for the summer.CanadaJun 24, 2022
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Brampton to offer free lifeguard, swim instructor certification coursesThe city said it is offering free aquatic certification courses to those aged 14 and up who are "successful in an initial skills assessment."CanadaJun 23, 2022
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