National Drowning Prevention Week

• Morning news rewind: Tuesday, July 19

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, July 19.

  Jul 19, 2022
  
• Lifesaving Society urges water safety practices during drowning prevention week

  Despite a downward trend, drowning is still the third leading cause of unintentional death in Canada.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2022
  
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• N.S. children brush up on survival swimming skills for National Drowning Prevention Week

  Canada's Lifesaving Society is encouraging residents to brush up on their swimming survival skills.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2019
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• Diving in to help someone struggling to swim should be a last resort: Lifesaving Society

  Four people drowned in B.C. so far this year trying to help someone else, compared to none last year, according to the Lifesaving Society.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2018
• 16-year-old hailed a ‘hero’ after likely saving man’s life in Otonabee River

  16-year-old Ryan McIlwain was getting some fresh air on his work break from Lakefield Foodland when he heard cries for help along the Otonabee River.

  News

  Jul 16, 2018
• Water safety expert shares tips during National Drowning Prevention Week

  Raynald Hawkins from the Quebec Lifesaving Society joined Global's Andrea Howick to discuss important water safety tips.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2017
• 5 water safety tips that could save your life

  Drowning can occur in as little as 10 seconds and in just inches of water but you knew that already, right?

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2015
• Preventing child drownings: tips to keep your child safe

  CALGARY - STARS and the Lifesaving Society teamed up Tuesday to share a message about staying safe in or on the water.

  Jul 21, 2015
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• Campaign trying to prevent drownings in Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan is now in peak season for potential drownings, which is the reason why it’s “National Drowning Prevention Week.”

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2015
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• Sand angels represent all 75 drowning victims in B.C. last year

  It's National Drowning Prevention Week and the Lifesaving Society hopes to make people think seriously about water safety.

  Jul 24, 2014