When you’re out on the water, a life-jacket can be the difference between life and death, but not all flotation devices are created equally. Continue reading
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This week Canadians are being urged think about water safety as part of a national drowning prevention push, as drownings in the province are on the rise. Continue reading
The province of Manitoba is once again at the top of the list for drowning deaths for children up to four years old. The third week of July is National Drowning Prevention Week. Continue reading
Barrie Police Marine Unit are offering a few water safety tips to ensure residents and visitors enjoy the waterfront safely this summer. Continue reading
It’s the first long weekend of the summer and the OPP say they’ll be cracking down on distracted, aggressive and impaired driving and lack of seatbelt use. Continue reading
Authorities cited fast moving currents, insufficient number of lifejackets and limited rescue resources. Continue reading
The TSB says the capsizing of a fishing boat that claimed the lives of two men serves as another example of why fishermen should be required to wear life-jackets Continue reading
Two men drowned after their boat capsized near Wasaga Beach. Continue reading
The city has already implemented several changes that an Edmonton judge has called for following the 2012 death of a seven-year-old boy. Continue reading
A provincial court has made six recommendations, including one that children under eight wear brightly coloured wristbands in city pools, as well as life jackets until they can pass a swim test. Continue reading