Swimming Safety

• 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
  
• LHSC officials stress importance of water safety in bid to prevent summer drownings

  LHSC officials say three factors play in nearly all documented drowning cases: being alone, being impaired, and not having a personal flotation device.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
  
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• Water safety experts in Quebec ‘very concerned’ as summer looms

  Quebec health-care and swimming experts are urging caution after a deadly weekend in the province, including where a four-year-old boy died involving a backyard pool.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
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• Lifeguard shortage could be dangerous to Manitoba swimmers, society says

  Christopher Love of the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba said a shortage of lifeguards around the province is evidence of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  May 11, 2022
• Montreal homeowners renting out pools for cash, but experts urge caution

  Fifty-five pool owners in the Montreal area and counting, are hopping on the latest trend of renting their backyard pools using Swimply.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2021
• 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
• Water safety advocate speaks out about bringing lifeguards back to Wasaga Beach

  John Watt, 69, was a lifeguard at Wasaga Beach for three years from the late 60s to early 70s and has been campaigning to bring the lifeguard system back since the 90s.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 12, 2019
• RCMP investigate Calgary man’s ‘possible drowning’ in central Alberta

  Rocky Mountain House RCMP said Monday they are investigating a "possible drowning" in central Alberta's Clearwater County the night before.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2019
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• N.B. chief medical officer advises public on potential health risks of blue-green algae

  “Algae blooms can be unpredictable so it is important that people always check the water before entering," said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2019
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• Half of Americans admit to using a swimming pool as a bath. Here’s why you shouldn’t

  You should really shower before getting in the pool.

  Health

  May 16, 2019