Lifeguard
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Local lifeguard recognized for bravery in Okanagan Lake boat crash rescuePolice say a boat crashed into a dock and that a female was ejected into the water. Off-duty lifeguard Aiden Godwin swam in to rescue the unconscious female.CanadaAug 12
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2 Vancouver pools, Sunset Beach affected by lifeguard shortageThe pool was closed early Sunday, and the Vancouver Park Board said staff problems forced it to cancel drop-in swims for the first half of Monday.CanadaAug 1
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Okanagan lifeguard shortage hindering summer plans for someThis is the first summer since 2019 where public health restrictions aren’t in place, but a lack of swimming instructors may further keep kids from learning to swim.LifestyleJul 22
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Calls for tougher lifeguarding rules after pool scareA scare at an apartment complex in East Kildonan Thursday has renewed calls for tougher safety rules.TrendingJul 22
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Lifeguard shortages impacting pools, water programs across CanadaMunicipalities across Canada are grappling with lifeguard shortages as city pools and beaches open for the summer.CanadaJun 24
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Brampton to offer free lifeguard, swim instructor certification coursesThe city said it is offering free aquatic certification courses to those aged 14 and up who are "successful in an initial skills assessment."CanadaJun 23
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London aquatic summer services reduced due to life guard shortageLondoners will not be getting as much public pool time this year with the city leading to a reduction in aquatic services throughout the city due to a staffing shortage.CanadaMay 31
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Lifeguards needed at southern Alberta swimming poolsAs the COVID-19 pandemic forced pool closures, it also put a hold on lifeguard training courses. Pools across the province are struggling to keep lifeguards on staff.CanadaMay 13
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COVID-19: Montreal’s Lachine swimming pools closed after lifeguard tests positiveAccording to public health, there is no significant risk of contracting coronavirus for citizens who frequented the pools.HealthJul 29, 2020
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Nova Scotia hosts 20th annual National Surf Lifesaving ChampionshipsThis year the lifeguards are also competing for a shot to represent the national team at a competition in Italy next year.CanadaAug 24, 2019
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