Montreal to upgrade fences around outdoor swimming pools
The City of Montreal will upgrade the fences around about 50 outdoor aquatic facilities to the tune of $1.3 million in order to bring them up to code. Continue reading
Drowning
Red Cross says there nearly 40 water-related deaths in Atlantic Canada in 2018
The Red Cross says that in 2018, there were 13 water-related deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador, four in New Brunswick, 16 in Nova Scotia and six in Prince Edward Island. Continue reading
Drowning a winter risk too, says Livesaving Society report
Drowning is often thought of as a tragedy that happens most frequently in summer, but according to a new study by the Lifesaving Society, it’s a year-round threat to Manitobans. Continue reading
Manitoba RCMP recover body of drowning victim
The body of a man who was presumed drowned in the northern Manitoba community of Fairford has been recovered, say Gypsumville RCMP. Continue reading
Manitoba man presumed drowned near Gypsumville
A man from Pinaymootang First Nation, near Gypsumville, is believed to have drowned after falling off a train bridge in Fairford Tuesday night. Continue reading
Body of missing boy drowned near Rockport found
The body of an 11-year-old Ottawa boy who drowned near Rockport was found Friday. Continue reading
Toddler drowns in St. Theresa Point First Nation
Island Lake RCMP say a four-year-old boy drowned on St. Theresa Point First Nation Thursday night. Continue reading
2-year-old boy drowns in small pond on family’s property in Nova Scotia
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
RCMP say a toddler drowned in a man-made pond on his family’s property Tuesday evening in Auburn, N.S. Continue reading
Unconscious swimmers rescued from Awenda Provincial Park beach
Police say two people were rescued from the waters at Awenda Provincial Park by quick thinking swimmers after they appeared to be unconscious. Continue reading
Gores Landing man pulled from Rice Lake identified
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say no foul play is suspected in the death of the Gores Landing man. Continue reading