Read blog posts from the Canadian Red Cross about our Swimming and Water Safety programs
Posted January 17, 2014 by Global Administrator
Keeping safe on and around the ice is a critical life skill for many of us here in the Great White North. Regardless, myths abound. Here are a few of the more common myths about ice safety. Remember, ice is never 100% safe, so exercise caution at all times.
Posted October 15, 2013 by Global Administrator
When NBA player Brandon Bass (yes, that’s really his name) made headlines recently, it wasn’t for his skills on the basketball court but for his admission that he lacked one important skill: swimming. He didn’t learn this in his childhood but he's de...
Posted September 24, 2013 by Global Administrator
China reportedly has one of the highest drowning rates in the world, so the Red Cross Society of China has been taking action to reduce it. And, during the past couple of weeks, a Canadian Red Cross team had the chance to be part of that action. S...
Posted August 27, 2013 by Global Administrator
As we can see from these photos, Red Crossers across the country have been busy this summer hitting up lakes, beaches, marinas, parks and festivals to provide information to Canadians on how to stay safe when they are out boating or simply enjoyi...
Posted August 23, 2013 by Global Administrator
Last Friday three women from Quinte, Ontario were each awarded Rescuer Awards for their actions that helped save the life of a man found unconscious in the water at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Tracy Markland, her daughter Hanna Vance, and Hanna's ...
Posted August 09, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
if you ever see an oversized lifejacket walking around your community, you'll know Buckles is in town! Buckles is the Canadian Red Cross mascot for water safety. He gets around the country quite a bit too. He's been to Timmins, ON; last summer...
Posted July 31, 2013 by Global Administrator
As the long weekend approaches, and people are making their plans for pool parties and visits to the beach, the Red Cross is reminding families about the importance of keeping children safe in, on and around water. People in the Toronto area may r...
Posted July 23, 2013 by Global Administrator
Did You Know...? ...only 1/3 of children and youth who drown in Canada were taking part in aquatic activities? ...Red Cross water safety programs started on PEI? ...Red Cross runs water safety day camps in PEI every year? ...drowning is the se...
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