Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service

• Hurricane Franklin making big waves, drawing surfers to Nova Scotia’s beaches

  Surfers say hurricane season brings the best conditions for their sport. But water safety advocates warn that those conditions can also be dangerous.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
  
• ‘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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• Some Nova Scotia beaches may go unsupervised because of lifeguard shortage

  The director of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service says that with beaches set to open July 1, the service has six unfilled positions.

  Canada

  May 26, 2022
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• Queensland Beach closed over water quality concerns

  Swimming is not advised at this time and lifeguard services have been suspended at Queensland Beach.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2020