Thin Ice

• Dog rescued in Whistler, B.C. after falling through lake ice

  Fire officials say a dog fell through the ice near Whistler, B.C., but quick action by its owners and fire crews ensured it was rescued. The dog is doing well.

  Canada

  Jan 4
  
• ‘Young child’ dies after falling through ice near Williams Lake

  Police said a UTV was travelling on Tyee Lake but broke through the ice and that a 'young child' died.

  Crime

  Mar 25, 2024
  
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• Don’t walk: City of Winnipeg says local ice surfaces are melting and unsafe

  The City of Winnipeg is warning the public against walking on ponds, streams, rivers and water-filled ditches due to thin ice conditions as spring approaches.

  Environment

  Mar 24, 2024
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• Helicopter saves anglers stuck on a chunk of ice, drifting toward Lake Ontario

  OPP say the call is the third from people who have fallen through the ice in less than a week.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2024
• Dog falling through ice of North Saskatchewan River prompts warning for Edmontonians

  Edmontonians are being warned to stay off the ice on the North Saskatchewan River after a dog fell into the water over the weekend and didn’t resurface.

  Weather

  Feb 13, 2024
• RCMP warn drivers to stay off ice after two vehicles fall through in Calling Lake, Alta.

  Two vehicles went through the ice in Calling Lake, Alta., in the last two days. It's unclear why the vehicles were on the ice, but local RCMP are advising drivers to steer clear.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2024
• Off-road vehicle falls through ice on Lake Simcoe, 3 people rescued

  An off-road vehicle fell through the ice between Beaverton and Brechin on the east side of Lake Simcoe. Occupants of the vehicle called 911 and were rescued, police say.

  Fire

  Jan 31, 2024
• Beware of thin ice, says regional district, as province-wide cold snap nears

  For the Okanagan, Thursday will see a daily high of -9 C, periods of snow and an overnight low of -21 C.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2024
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• Safety experts warn Manitobans of dangerous ice conditions

  With warmer-than-usual temperatures so far this winter, safety experts in Manitoba are warning of dangerous ice conditions on local waterways.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2023
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• Winnipeg first responders remind residents to be careful around thin ice

  As the weather starts to warm up again, first responders caution against going on, or near, the ice. Even when it looks like it's ready to enjoy, it may not be, they said.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2023