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Lifeguards will now be on duty at 9 Vancouver beaches this summerLifeguards will now be on duty at Spanish Banks West, Spanish Banks East, Locarno, Jericho, Kitsilano, Sunset, English Bay, Second and Third Beach, but not Trout Lake.CanadaMay 1
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Child in life-threatening condition after reported drowning at Mahogany BeachA child was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after a reported drowning in the Calgary lake community of Mahogany on Sunday.HealthMay 4
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Safety paramount while on the water, Lifesaving Society says after 2 Manitoba drowningsManitoba RCMP said two men drowned at Reynolds Ponds and Grand Beach and Lifesaving Society Manitoba is urging beachgoers to stay safe in light of the tragedies.CanadaAug 5, 2025
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Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urgesAs Canada heads into a long weekend, the Lifesaving Society is urging parents not to have their phones in hand while watching children playing near water or swimming.CanadaJul 30, 2025
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Taking your kids swimming? Put your phone down, Lifesaving Society urgesThe Lifesaving Society continues to hear "more and more" about children drowning while the people watching them are distracted, often by cellphones.HealthJul 30, 2025
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Kelowna rubber duck race raises funds for free swimming lessons for kidsThe deadline to adopt a duck for the Make a Splash fundraiser is Friday, and the big duck race on the lazy river at H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre takes place Saturday.Aug 7, 2025
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Othello Tunnels closed after fatal fall into Coquihalla RiverAn RCMP dive team has attended the site to help with planning, but a recovery operation won't happen until a later date due to the steep terrain and fast-flowing water.Jul 28, 2025
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2 people, including child, die in separate Ontario drownings: OPPTwo people, including a child, died in separate drownings in Ontario on Saturday, as one expert warns that July often sees the highest number of drownings in Canadian water.CanadaJul 28, 2025
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Okanagan Lake deemed deadliest lake in B.C., prompting safety reminderThe report states that out of the 244 accidental lake drownings over the past decade, between 2014 and 2024, 28 have occurred in Okanagan Lake.CanadaJul 22, 2025
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Man in his 40s drowns in St. Lawrence River west of MontrealEmergency responders were called in the afternoon to Pointe-des-Cascades, where the man went into the water in an area between two dams.CanadaJul 14, 2025
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Mounties, experts urge Manitobans to be safe this Canada Day weekendLong weekends come with an increase in impaired driving, according to MADD Canada. Vacationers are asked to be extra careful and make a plan to get home in advance.CanadaJun 27, 2025
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Calgary expecting a big jump in water rescues this summerWith the long-range forecast calling for hotter-than-normal temperatures in Calgary this summer, the fire department's aquatic rescue team is preparing for a very busy season.HealthJun 27, 2025
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‘Very quickly and very silently’: Drowning risks highlighted as summer arrivesEvery year, nearly 80 people lose their lives in drownings across the province, with children and young men at the highest risk.HealthJun 24, 2025
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2 drownings in 3 days prompts warning from Okanagan officialsThe most recent incident happened Monday near Kelowna’s City Park. RCMP confirmed the body of an adult was pulled from the water.CanadaJun 3, 2025
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Big demand for swimming lessons in B.C. as new private pool sets to openGlen Mitzel with the City of Port Coquitlam says demand for aquatic lessons is high across B.C. and the privatization helps ease the demand on city programs.CanadaMar 14, 2025
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Ontario’s pool shortage: Why communities are struggling to keep up with demandDemand for public pools in Ontario is rising, with overcrowded facilities and long waitlists. The Aquatic Sport Council calls on investment in larger 50m pools to meet the need.CanadaFeb 2, 2025
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Water safety demonstration in Edmonton as search for missing swimmer resumesSeventy per cent of drownings in Canada happen on open water and people between 20 and 34 years old, especially men, are at highest risk, according to the Lifesaving Society.HealthJul 18, 2023
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No lifeguards for summer season at N.B. beach amid hiring challengesThere will be no lifeguards at Mactaquac Beach this summer due to a lack of qualified candidates, according to the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.HealthJul 10, 2023
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U.N. General Assembly votes to regulate int’l arms tradeThe U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the first U.N. treaty regulating the multibillion-dollar international arms trade.WorldApr 2, 2013
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‘Blame Adam’: B.C. alleged sexual assault victim says she shares to protect othersNarcotics Anonymous has long been a safe place for Tara. It's also where she met Adam Haber. This year, Haber was charged with three counts of sexual assault.CrimeAug 1, 2023