How many…?
    Written by A Community on Thursday, July 30, 2009   No Comments

    As I looked back at the news archives – I was shocked!

    In June and July alone, there have been at least 13 drownings in BC!

    Headlines:

         Sonar device used to probe lake bottom for man’s body

         Lumby man drowns in Swollen Creek (Vernon Morning Star, Sat Jun 6, Page: A1)

         Teen believed to have drowned in Harrison Lake

         BC man presumed drowned off Texada

         Police probe apparent drowning in Comox Lake

         Third victim of Gananoque hotel pool drowning dies

         Up-Island scuba mishap claims Victoria youth

         Man drowns in Okanagan Lake

         Friend of missing boater: ‘I don’t even want to believe he’s gone’

         Sask woman found dead off Vancouver Island

         RCMP, coroner investigate death from rafting accident

    It seems unbelievable that this many people had to die – because we all know how to decrease the risk for ourselves and those around us…right?

    See the Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society for more information.

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    Stay Safe This Long Weekend
    Written by Sebastian on Tuesday, July 28, 2009   1 Comment

    The Province has an excellent article on the top 5 safety tips this long weekend… in-line with our message here at The Community. Most importantly, use your common sense, have fun and stay safe out there.

    This is gonna be a hot one BC, so make sure you take into account the heat because heat exhaustion can creep up on you. Stay in the shade, drink lots of water and keep an eye on your friends and family.

    Happy BC Day, BC! :)

    It’s more fun to stay alive

    Top 5 ways to be safe
    The Province
    Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2009

    The August long weekend is traditionally spent outdoors.

    For some, dragging the TV on to the patio and watching baseball from a lawn chair is outdoorsy enough. For others, climbing 700 metres above Howe Sound on the Stawamus Chief is their idea of outdoor fun.

    Whatever you choose, a little foresight will keep you safe.

    Click here for the full article…

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    The Whales Won’t Save Us
    Written by Sebastian on   1 Comment

    Interesting story this week about a whale watching boat that sank off Mayne Island. Apparently the passengers were not wearing life jackets. Wow! I’m stunned, as those boats look pretty rickety to begin with, and the legal, let alone safety implications are humongous. I guess it just goes to show that even professionals can make mistakes sometimes. I can guarantee you that that captain will ensure every passenger is wearing a life jacket from now on.

    What about you, do you always wear your life jacket when out boating?
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