Tag: National Drowning Prevention Week

B.C. drowning deaths up more than 50% from last year, preliminary figures show

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Accidental drowning deaths in British Columbia have increased by more than 50 per cent compared with the same point last year, according to preliminary figures released during National Drowning Prevention Week.

‘Safer Together’- Lifesaving Society of B.C. launches Drowning Prevention Week

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From pools to the beach, water safety should be top of mind this week as the Lifesaving Society B.C. branch embraces this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week theme: “Safer Together.” 

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