Water Safety
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2 teens rescued from Ajax pond after falling through thin iceDurham Regional Police say two 14-year-old boys are safe after they fell through thin ice on an Ajax pond.CanadaFeb 27
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Residents in communities surrounding Edmonton concerned about effects of water shortageAn equipment failure at one of Edmonton’s two water treatment plants continues to cause concern for residents in several communities surrounding Edmonton.CanadaJan 31
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Kawartha Conservation issues watershed conditions statement ahead of milder weatherKawartha Conservation says flows and water levels are within 'seasonal range,' yet forecasted rain and snowmelt will produce 'localized runoff and elevated water levels.'EnvironmentJan 23
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Warm skies and safety reminders for Londoners ahead of Labour Day long weekendWith residents getting ready for long weekend plans, Middlesex OPP Const. Jeff Hare is reminding everyone to be safe on the roads this Labour Day.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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A N.S. man jumped into raging waters to save a woman’s life. He’s being hailed as a heroA hiking trip for a group of friends in New Brunswick's Fundy National Park this past weekend turned into a dramatic rescue.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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Near drowning at Sasamat Lake reminder about water safety: policeA quick thinking witness was able to prevent tragedy at White Pine Beach this weekend, but police say it's a warning about how dangerous the water can be.CanadaAug 9, 2023
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Calls to make swimming lessons more available in Quebec after deadly year on waterIt has been a particularly deadly year on the water in Quebec, where more than a third of all drownings reported in Canada in 2023 have occurred.CanadaAug 6, 2023
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‘Silent and quick’: Lack of supervision the leading cause of drownings in childrenMore than nine in 10 (96 per cent) of drownings among children under the age of five happen because of absent or distracted supervision, according to a report.HealthAug 6, 2023
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‘Water is unpredictable’: Lifesaving Society stresses long weekend water safety“A big message right now that we need parents to hear is that you cannot take your eyes of your kids even for a split-second."CanadaAug 4, 2023
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Swimmers warned about risks of floaties on open water as long weekend loomsThe Ontario chapter of the Lifesaving Society says floaties or inflatables that come in a wide range of shapes and sizes pose a risk when taken out by swimmers in waterways.CanadaAug 4, 2023
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