Number of drownings in Maritime provinces continue to go up
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Number of drownings in Maritime provinces continue to go up
Description
July 16, 2021
The New Brunswick Lifesaving Society’s 2021 Maritimes Drowning Report notes that the drowning rate climbed from 1.1 per 100,000 in 2017 to 1.8 in 2018, moving the Maritimes well above the national average of 1.3. Alarmingly, the number of drownings increased 65% from 20 to 33 year over year. Nathalie Strugeon has more.
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Maple syrup producers in N.B. ahead of schedule in 202401:37 | March 10, 2024
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For the third year in a row, UNB sweeps men’s and women’s AUS hockey titles01:59 | March 6, 2024
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Number of drownings in Maritime provinces continue to go up01:35 | July 16, 2021
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Carbon tax hike: Premiers Danielle Smith, Blaine Higgs pressed on alternative climate plan03:54 | 5 hours ago
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N.B. girl with seizures forced to seek treatment in Ontario02:04 | March 27, 2024
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N.B. considers ‘forced rehabilitation’ legislation after encampment deaths01:42 | March 26, 2024
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N.B. woman warning others after finding AirTag in purse02:01 | March 25, 2024
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Spring weather delayed in New Brunswick as residents get snowy weekend01:27 | March 24, 2024
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N.B. dog to compete at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show01:59 | March 22, 2024
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Fire at historic Fredericton building deemed suspicious01:48 | March 13, 2024
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: March 609:02 | March 6, 2024
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For the third year in a row, UNB sweeps men’s and women’s AUS hockey titles01:59 | March 6, 2024
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New Brunswick experiences unusually mild winter01:51 | March 6, 2024
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Total solar eclipse: Canadian cities along path see boom in tourism02:09 | March 5, 2024
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Atlantic Canadians remember former prime minister Brian Mulroney02:01 | March 3, 2024
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New Brunswick non-profit hit by break-ins01:40 | February 28, 2024
Number of drownings in Maritime provinces continue to go up
Description
July 16, 2021
The New Brunswick Lifesaving Society’s 2021 Maritimes Drowning Report notes that the drowning rate climbed from 1.1 per 100,000 in 2017 to 1.8 in 2018, moving the Maritimes well above the national average of 1.3. Alarmingly, the number of drownings increased 65% from 20 to 33 year over year. Nathalie Strugeon has more.
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