Drinking And Boating

• Drinking and driving rules on water same as on the road: Lifesaving Society of Manitoba

  Chris Love of the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba says Manitoba's drinking and driving penalties are the same whether you are in a car or on a boat.

  Health

  Aug 1, 2020
  
• RCMP boats keep Manitoba waters safe

  Operation Dry Water was in effect this long weekend on various Manitoba lakes. RCMP patrol the waters to ensure people are on the water in a safe manner.

  Aug 6, 2018
  
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• Most boating and drowning deaths involve drinking, says Lifesaving Society

  The majority of boaters who drown in Manitoba waterways saw alcohol contribute to their deaths, says the Lifesaving Society.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2018
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• Body pulled from Red River won’t be identified until Monday: Winnipeg police

  Police would not confirm that it is Brett Oryniak's body, the boater missing since May 4.

  May 13, 2018
• Don’t mix boats and booze this May long weekend: safety advocates

  For a lot of people, the May long weekend is their first time back on the water this year and there is temptation to crack open a cold one -- but safety advocates advise otherwise.

  Canada

  May 21, 2017