Water Safety

• Man who went missing in waters near Montreal’s Habitat 67 still not found

  Montreal police say searches to find the swimmer were underway Friday and paused Saturday due to strong currents affecting safety standards.

  Canada

  Aug 6
  
• Saskatchewan law enforcement cracks down on road, water safety over long weekend

  Over the long weekend, officers from different agencies joined forces to crack down on road and water safety where many tickets and warnings were given to motorists.

  Crime

  Aug 3
  
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• After deadly weekend in Quebec, some wonder if swimming lessons should be mandatory

  Quebec's Lifesaving Society says so far this year, 37 people have lost their lives in drownings, which begs the question – what can be done to prevent the number from climbing?

  Canada

  Jul 26
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• Experts call for caution after 5 drownings since Friday in Quebec

  As construction holiday begins in Quebec, experts are warning people to be cautious while in or around water.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• Watercraft inspection at Wabamun Lake helps keep invasive species out of the water

  The Watercraft Inspections Program set up a station at Wabamun Lake, Alta. on Saturday, looking for any potentially invasive species.

  Environment

  Jul 23
• Markham woman drowns in Lake Simcoe after falling off a floating tube: police

  Officers said a woman had fallen off of a floating tube and became submerged in the lake.

  Crime

  Jul 21
• One dead after trying to rescue drowning man in B.C. lake

  Kelowna RCMP say one man has died after drowning in Wood Lake on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 17
• Lifesaving Society urges water safety practices during drowning prevention week

  Despite a downward trend, drowning is still the third leading cause of unintentional death in Canada.

  Health

  Jul 17
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• English Bay beach closed again due to high levels of E. coli

  Closures were already in effect for Locarno Beach in Point Grey, two beaches on Bowen Island and Trout Lake.

  Environment

  Jul 13
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• Calls for caution after diving accident kills man in Laval

  There are calls for caution after a 41-year-old man died over the weekend after he dove into the shallow end of a residential swimming pool.

  Canada

  Jul 13