Water safety concerns emerge in Quebec over increase in drownings
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Water safety concerns emerge in Quebec over increase in drownings
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July 6, 2021
There has already been a dramatic spike in drownings across the province this summer. Experts are warning Quebecers to exercise caution near water. As Global’s Olivia O'Malley reports, they believe if proper safety measures aren't taken, the number of deaths by drowning could be on par with last year.
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Water safety concerns emerge in Quebec over increase in drownings02:10 | July 6, 2021 -
Pitch made for Montreal to host NATO defence bank02:33 | February 13, 2026 -
Profiling Teen Changemakers for Black History Month02:19 | February 13, 2026 -
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Montreal using AI to improve traffic flow, unions worry it will replace workers02:38 | February 12, 2026 -
Quebec Liberals feel exonerated by report opposition calls ‘toothless’02:23 | February 12, 2026 -
Valentine’s breakfast celebrates beloved charity in Montreal’s West Island01:38 | February 12, 2026 -
‘You have to be confident’: Canada’s Grondin speaks silver medal win in Men’s Snowboard Cross02:48 | February 12, 2026 -
Canadian skier Kingsbury ‘very happy’ with silver medal win in Olympic Men’s Moguls02:31 | February 12, 2026 -
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Calls for 10,000 skilled workers in Vaudreuil by 203002:25 | February 11, 2026 -
The CAQ faces more pressure to bring the PEQ program back to life02:19 | February 11, 2026 -
Montreal sees 25% drop in auto theft01:44 | February 11, 2026 -
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Pressure mounts on Quebec immigration minister over PEQ immigration program02:26 | February 10, 2026 -
Quebec announces major investment at Polytechnique Montréal, questions linger for CEGEPs02:22 | February 10, 2026 -
Quebec launches pilot project aimed at reducing residential evictions02:04 | February 9, 2026 -
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Quebec scales back electric bus targets, shifts focus to realistic rollout02:01 | February 9, 2026 -
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New STM routes and increased service coming to the West Island02:22 | February 5, 2026 -
Montreal lawyer and influencer shares her struggle with eating disorder02:06 | February 4, 2026 -
New asphalt product to repair record number of potholes02:33 | February 4, 2026 -
Montreal blue-collar workers strike for first time in more than a decade01:44 | February 4, 2026
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Water safety concerns emerge in Quebec over increase in drownings02:10 | July 6, 2021
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Pitch made for Montreal to host NATO defence bank02:33 | February 13, 2026
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Profiling Teen Changemakers for Black History Month02:19 | February 13, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Feb. 1209:54 | February 12, 2026
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Montreal using AI to improve traffic flow, unions worry it will replace workers02:38 | February 12, 2026
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Quebec Liberals feel exonerated by report opposition calls ‘toothless’02:23 | February 12, 2026
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Valentine’s breakfast celebrates beloved charity in Montreal’s West Island01:38 | February 12, 2026
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‘You have to be confident’: Canada’s Grondin speaks silver medal win in Men’s Snowboard Cross02:48 | February 12, 2026
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Canadian skier Kingsbury ‘very happy’ with silver medal win in Olympic Men’s Moguls02:31 | February 12, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Feb. 1114:52 | February 11, 2026
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Calls for 10,000 skilled workers in Vaudreuil by 203002:25 | February 11, 2026
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The CAQ faces more pressure to bring the PEQ program back to life02:19 | February 11, 2026
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Montreal sees 25% drop in auto theft01:44 | February 11, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Feb. 1010:18 | February 10, 2026
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Water safety concerns emerge in Quebec over increase in drownings
Description
July 6, 2021
There has already been a dramatic spike in drownings across the province this summer. Experts are warning Quebecers to exercise caution near water. As Global’s Olivia O'Malley reports, they believe if proper safety measures aren't taken, the number of deaths by drowning could be on par with last year.
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