Water Safety

• Police renew warning to avoid Lake Ontario after man falls in icy waters

  Toronto police are renewing warnings about dangerous ice conditions after a video showing a man falling into freezing cold waters has been circulating on social media.

  Canada

  Feb 19
  
• Winnipeg first responders successfully rescue person from Red River Thursday night

  WFPS crews were called to a scene near the Redwood Bridge just before 10:15 p.m., where they found the person in the water, and were able to bring them to shore safely via boat.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2025
  
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• Teen dead, 3 others hurt after jet ski pulling tube hits break wall on Ontario lake

  The Ontario Provincial Police say a teenage girl is dead and three other girls were hurt after a watercraft collision on an Ontario lake.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2025
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• Pinawa water rescue a reminder to stay safe: first responders

  First responders are once again urging Manitobans to use caution around waterways after five people had to be rescued Saturday near Pinawa.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2025
• Safety paramount while on the water, Lifesaving Society says after 2 Manitoba drownings

  Manitoba RCMP said two men drowned at Reynolds Ponds and Grand Beach and Lifesaving Society Manitoba is urging beachgoers to stay safe in light of the tragedies.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2025
• Boy, 15, and girl, 12, drowned in northwestern Ontario river: provincial police

  A 15-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl drowned in Dryden’s Wabigoon River Thursday; both were pulled from the water and pronounced dead in hospital, OPP say.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2025
• Life-jackets mandatory on the river, Edmonton reminds water sport enthusiasts

  Party island floatie, paddleboard, kayak or boat — the City of Edmonton says it doesn't matter what vessel you take onto the North Saskatchwan River, they all require life-jackets.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 1, 2025
• Taking your kids swimming? Put your phone down, Lifesaving Society urges

  The Lifesaving Society continues to hear "more and more" about children drowning while the people watching them are distracted, often by cellphones.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2025
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• Lethbridge Fire and Emergency services hosts reunion with near-drowning survivor

  After almost drowning in July, a nine-year-old boy has been reunited with those who saved his life, including his 10-year-old friend.

  Features

  Sep 27, 2024
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• 4-year-old girl drowns at Chilliwack leisure centre

  Police said family members had pulled the girl from the water and bystanders jumped in to provide CPR. 

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2024