Water Safety

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Boy, 4, drowns in residential pool southwest of Montreal

  Emergency services were alerted at around 8:30 p.m. about a child in cardiac arrest who had been found in a pool in Beauharnois, Que.

  Canada

  Aug 2
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• Don’t drink and boat: Lifesaving Society Manitoba urges sobriety on the water this long weekend

  The August long weekend is almost upon us, and safety experts are urging Manitobans to use common sense when out on the water.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 2
• ‘One death is too many’: Life-saving society focuses on Manitoba newcomers

  It's National Drowning Prevention Week, and Manitoba's life-saving organization says it's focusing its public education campaign on newcomer communities.

  Health

  Jul 22
• Water safety concerns in Edmonton as people try to beat the heat

  Since 2022, there has been an increase in warnings issued and the need for river rescues, the City of Edmonton said.

  Weather

  Jul 18
• ‘Be prepared’: Saskatoon Fire reminds residents about water safety during heat wave

  "Be prepared," Saskatoon Fire Department deputy chief Rob Hogan said. "Have a life jacket, water and your cellphone in a protective case. Tell someone where you are going."

  Canada

  Jul 9
• With temperatures rising, Okanagan search and rescue group urges water safety

  Vernon Search and Rescue says it was called out to three water-related rescues last week. 'Please do not hesitate to call 911 as soon as you think you need assistance.'

  Canada

  Jun 22
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• Recovery efforts underway after person goes missing in Strathmore lake: RCMP

  The RCMP said officers were called to Kinsmen Lake at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday after a person was seen struggling in the water and then disappeared below the surface.

  Canada

  Jun 7
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• Quebec study sheds light on frequency, severity of drownings among children

  A study just released concludes that every day this summer, one child will end up at an emergency room in the province for drowning, or near drowning.

  Canada

  May 23