Ice Safety
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Eastern Ontario lake tragedy highlights importance of ice safety checksTragedy strikes on an Ontario lake as two hikers fall through thin ice, emphasizing the critical need for cautious ice assessment in winter activities.CanadaFeb 13
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Toronto deep freeze not a green light for ice activities, officials saySkaters have been spotted on water bodies like Grenadier Pond in High Park, where skating is not allowed. Officials warn cold temperatures do not mean safe ice.HealthJan 19
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Edmonton crews see big jump in water and ice rescues this holiday seasonOver the holidays, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services were called to more than a dozen water or ice rescues, much more than over the same time period last year.EnvironmentJan 2
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‘Stay vigilant’: Warm weather in Alberta making ice conditions unpredictableFire officials are reminding people to be vigilant when they're out on the ice, no matter where they are, because ice thickness can change daily.WeatherDec 31, 2023
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Fatal falls through ice: How a ‘balmy winter’ is raising safety concernsIn less than a week, at least five Canadians have died after falling into icy bodies of water, renewing safety concerns as parts of the country see higher-than-normal temperatures.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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Friend of man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake says he wasn’t a risk-takerA man who died with his wife and eight-year-old son after their utility terrain vehicle went into a lake wasn't the kind of person to put his family at risk, says a friend.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Feb. 15Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, Feb. 15.Feb 15, 2023
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Lifesaving Society urges ice safety as fluctuating Manitoba weather a cause for concernThe province's fluctuating weather this season means it's important to be cautious when venturing onto frozen bodies of water.WeatherJan 19, 2023
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Kelowna Fire Department takes part in ice rescue trainingWith weather conditions significantly changing every year in the Okanagan, the Fire Department alters its training to keep up with the conditions.CanadaJan 7, 2023
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Ice activities on Okanagan lakes discouraged due to warmer weatherIce activities like skating or fishing on the lake are especially not recommended on larger bodies of water due to their depth.CanadaDec 31, 2022
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