Water Safety
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‘His eyes started closing’: Okanagan Lake rescue caught on camera"I tried to keep it light, but inside I was like, 'Oh no, this guy needs help right away."NewsMay 11
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City launches education campaign after 15 near-drownings on Penticton river channel last yearEducation will be a large component in the coming months, encouraging the public to call 911 when someone is in distress, the city said.PoliticsApr 27
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Man in critical condition after being rescued from Calgary’s Bow River: EMSA man has been taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after he was rescued from the Bow River on Friday, according to Calgary EMS.FeaturesApr 10
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Chestermere residents angry over canal ice rinks being declared off-limitsSome Chestermere residents are disappointed that they are no longer allowed to skate on a local canal for safety reasons.EnvironmentJan 16
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Thin ice a serious hazard on Winnipeg waterways: cityWith below-zero weather the norm once again in Winnipeg, the city is warning residents to be careful around waterways -- not only rivers and ponds, but everything from streams to drainage ditches as well.EnvironmentNov 13, 2020
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New pandemic pastimes possible factor in uptick of dangerous Toronto water activity“A lot of the personal watercraft operators don’t have a full understanding of the traffic patterns in Toronto harbour, which can be pretty busy at times."CanadaSep 4, 2020
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Man dies after pulled from Lake Ontario in Hamilton without vital signsThe man was pulled from the water at Van Wagner's Beach at around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday.CanadaSep 3, 2020
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Search continues for man, 35, after he and girl, 7, attempt to rescue woman on Lake DiefenbakerSeven-year-old Rosecelia Primeau helped save her mother from drowning on Lake Diefenbaker.CanadaAug 24, 2020
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Alberta woman drowned, man hospitalized after incident in Kootenay National ParkMarble Canyon is located along Highway 93 just west of the Alberta-B.C. border. It's about 174 kilometres from Calgary.CanadaAug 17, 2020
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18-month-old girl dies after being found unconscious in Saint-Amable swimming poolThe 18-month-old girl was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.CanadaAug 17, 2020
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