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Vitali Stefanksi represented himself during closing arguments in his murder trial for the death of his ex-wife Tatjana Stefanski. And the Lifesaving Society is warning the public about recent drownings and the importance of water safety.

With summer on the horizon and swimming pool season getting underway, it’s a good time to discuss about water safety and drowning prevention. Raynald Hawkins, Director of the Quebec Lifesaving society joins Global News Morning host Laura Casella to share this important information.

People who live in Vancouver and Surrey could soon be able to learn how to swim for free. Both cities are exploring how to implement free swim classes. Global News Morning speaks with Lenea Grace of the LifeSaving Society BC & Yukon about the initiative.

Two separate drownings in Manitoba over the long weekend mean water safety is top of mind again for many across the province. Teagan Rasche reports.

Skye Bryden-Blom sits down with the Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society to learn more about a pilot program that’s bringing free life jackets to some of the province’s beaches.

Lifesaving Society and the City of Toronto have launched this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week. The theme for this year is Safe Together emphasizing that water safety is a shared responsibility.  Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports. 

Hundreds of Canadians fatally drown every year. More suffer non-fatal drowning incidents and injuries, often resulting in long-term consequences. Madison Lalonde with the Lifesaving Society, the leading aquatic experts in Alberta, joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about how you and your loved ones can stay safe while still enjoying the water.

Christian Clavelle was recently honoured with the Royal Lifesaving Society Honour Award for helping save a kid from drowning in St. Malo in 2024. He recalls the incident and talks about the importance of knowing CPR and First-Aid basics.

As we head out in the water this Canada Day long weekend, there are simple ways for you and your family to stay safe. Kimiko Hirakida with the Lifesaving Society has more on what types of people are at a higher risk of drowning.

The Lifesaving Society of Manitoba has several key messages for those on the water this summer, including practicing safe habits in outdoor pools, boating sober, and the use of lifejackets.

In light of three recent incidents on Alberta waterways, Global’s Linda Olsen talks to Kelly Carter, executive director at Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories, about the importance of safety and survival skills around water.

Barbara Byers of the Lifesaving Society shares tips on preventing drowning and staying safe at the pool.

Dr. Christopher Love of the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba breaks down the 2019 Manitoba Drowning Report and goes over some concerning numbers that stand out.

Fall may be around the corner, but that doesn’t mean boating season is over. Kevin Tordiffe from the Lifesaving Society Manitoba Branch sat down with Global News Morning with some tips on how to stay safe on the water during the fall

With Safe Boating Awareness Week launching Saturday Dr. Christopher Love discusses drowning prevention and how COVID-19 is hindering some training.

“It is a concern that we have… for everybody. Being out of practice, not having been in the water in the same way.” Lifesaving Society Manitoba talks about concerns around water safety, with the pandemic impacting access and swimming lessons.

National Drowning Prevention Week is officially underway. Stephanie Bakalar from the Lifesaving Society joins Antony Robart to discuss the importance of water safety this summer.

Christopher Love of the Lifesaving Society talks with Heather Steele about how quickly and quietly a drowning can happen.

The Lifesaving Society is urging caution for anyone heading out on the water this weekend. The water safety agency says there are often drownings on long weekends. As Meghan Cobb reports, it doesn’t take much for things to go wrong.

“We’re already seeing that some facilities are cutting back on their hours, the number of swimming lessons they offer….” Dr. Christopher Love from Lifesaving Society Manitoba talks about a lifeguard shortage impacting swimming facilities.