Pool Safety

• Experts suggest ‘buddy system’ to avoid drownings, particularly with youths

  Two three-year-old children died within five days of each other this past May in Ajax and Oakville, both the victims of rare backyard pool drownings.

  Jun 5, 2023
  
• Drownings are killing hundreds of Canadians each year. Experts urge caution

  The Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition reports that more than 400 Canadians die from drowning annually. There have been 19 drownings in Quebec so far this year.

  Canada

  May 31, 2023
  
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• Wave of new pool owners keeps N.B. supply stores busy

  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of lives in a lot of ways – perhaps the most unexpected has been how many people have become pool owners in the past two-and-a-half years.

  Economy

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Strengthened safety regulations to be applied to all Quebec residential swimming pools

  Under the rules, swimming pools must be surrounded by an enclosure to restrict access, with specific guidelines as to what constitutes an enclosure.

  Canada

  May 21, 2021
• St-Lazare family raises awareness about pool safety; Quebec sees spike in drownings

  St-Lazare family speaks out after their two-year-old nearly drowned in their backyard pool.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2020
• Montreal Children’s Hospital stresses water safety after 2 children drown in backyard pools

  'It's important to take these measures,' said Dr. Debbie Friedman, director of the trauma centre.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
• Quebec girl, 3, drowns in backyard pool south of Montreal

  Police say they were alerted just before 11 a.m. after the young girl was found unconscious in an above-ground pool.

  Jul 4, 2020
• 2-year-old child pulled from inflatable pool after falling in: Brant County OPP

  Police are setting out some safety tips for parents and caregivers after they say a two-year-old child fell into an inflatable pool in Brant County on Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2020
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• Two 11-year-old girls honoured with Good Samaritan award for saving drowning boy

  For saving the boy's life, Sun Youth honoured both girls.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2019
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• Why incorrect terms like ‘dry drowning’ can be confusing for parents

  You may see headlines with terms like 'dry drowning,' 'silent drowning' or 'secondary drowning' — but all these terms are incorrect.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 8, 2019