Drowning Deaths

• Calls to make swimming lessons more available in Quebec after deadly year on water

  It has been a particularly deadly year on the water in Quebec, where more than a third of all drownings reported in Canada in 2023 have occurred.

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  Aug 6, 2023
  
• RCMP to be patrolling Okanagan Lake this weekend

  According to statistics from the BC Coroner's Service, there were nine drowning deaths in 2017, four in 2018, seven in 2019, seven in 2020 and six in 2021. 

  Crime

  Jun 30, 2022
  
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• Toddler’s drowning averted at Okanagan Lake, off-duty Mountie credited

  One of the guardians jumped into the water but was also having great difficulty fighting the strong current and low temperature.

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  Jun 1, 2022
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• Drowning deaths in the Maritimes on the rise, organization says

  The Lifesaving Society says drowning deaths are on the rise in the Maritimes and it is hoping to raise awareness ahead of loosened restrictions for the summer.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2021
• Quebec first responders concerned by dozens of close drowning calls in June

  "We can say we are on the same numbers and we expect to have the same reality like last year," predicts Lifesaving Society Quebec's Executive Director Raynald Hawkins.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2021
• RCMP to help with trespassing enforcement at popular Stoney Nakoda cliff jumping spot

  So far this year, RCMP have charged four people with trespassing while CP Rail police have issued more than 60 trespass summons for the Seebe area.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
• B.C.’s lakes and rivers prove deadly for international students

  In the last 15 years, one dozen foreign nationals aged 25 and under have drowned in B.C.

  News

  Aug 2, 2020
• Manitoba has high drowning death rate for children under 5: Livesaving Society

  The Lifesaving Society released its Manitoba 2020 Drowning Report, showing grim statistics surrounding personal safety. 

  Education

  Jul 12, 2020
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• Mother convicted of drowning daughters in ‘honour killing’ deaths ordered deported

  Tooba Yahya, husband Mohammad Shafia and their son, Hamed, were each found guilty in 2012 on four counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

  Crime

  Mar 16, 2018
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• 5 tips to stay safe on the water this summer

  The Lifesaving Society said there were 28 drowning deaths in Alberta in 2014 and 15 drowning deaths in 2015.

  Education

  Jul 2, 2016