On average, there are 164 deaths from drowning each year in Ontario. There are also approximately 100 non-fatal hospitalizations and 568 emergency department visits due to non-fatal drowning each year.
The Lifesaving Society prepares an annual drowning report to provide Ontarians with the most recent data and trends in water-related fatalities.
Download The Report
The health unit does beach water sampling to test for bacteria levels. For more information on recreational water and beach water sampling visit: Recreational Water (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca).
Look for a lifejacket or PFD with a label that says the device has been approved by any of the organizations below:
For more beach safety tips go to The Canadian Red Cross.
Consider taking CPR, First Aid, swimming lessons or a Swim to Survive program before your next trip
Whether you are planning to snowshoe, cross-country ski, skate, snowmobile or fish on the ice here are some tips to stay safe:
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