Lifeguards

• No lifeguards for summer season at N.B. beach amid hiring challenges

  There will be no lifeguards at Mactaquac Beach this summer due to a lack of qualified candidates, according to the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.

  Health

  Jul 10, 2023
  
• Lack of lifeguards at Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. this summer prompts concerns

  According to Brian Geerts, director of community services for the Town of Cobourg, the removal of lifeguard services at Victoria Beach this summer will save $114,000.

  Economy

  Jun 21, 2023
  
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• ‘We’re OK:’ N.S. beaches will have enough lifeguards on patrol this summer

  The Lifesaving Society of Nova Scotia's special projects director says despite an ongoing staff shortage, most lifeguard chairs will be filled in Nova Scotia this summer.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023
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• Ontario lowers minimum age for lifeguarding to 15

  The minimum age requirement was previously 16, and the province said the change aligns with updated requirements from the Lifesaving Society's certification course.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
• City of Toronto lifeguards to return to supervise beaches on Saturday

  The lifeguards will be at designated swim areas seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. until the season ends on Monday, September 4.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
• Hamilton’s outdoor pools not expecting lifeguard shortage in 2023 due to intensified recruitment

  While lifeguard shortages have plagued many Ontario municipalities in recent years due to the COVID pandemic, Hamilton’s outdoor pools are not expecting any issues in 2023.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
• With swimming season on the horizon, Manitoba scrambling for lifeguards

  The province's dearth of qualified lifeguards is due, in part, to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Christopher Love of Lifesaving Society Manitoba.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2023
• Ontario parents frustrated with lack of swimming lessons amid lifeguard shortage

  The situation has left some affected parents frustrated that their children won't be able to participate in city-run swim lessons this fall.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• No lifeguard at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach due to staffing shortages

  Due to staffing challenges, the Vancouver Park Board says Sunset Beach will not have a designated lifeguard zone on Monday for any Labour Day swimmers.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2022
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• Lifeguard shortages impacting pools, water programs across Canada

  Municipalities across Canada are grappling with lifeguard shortages as city pools and beaches open for the summer.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022