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B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society
Coverage of B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society in the Nexus archive.
- B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use
B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths compared to other Canadian provinces in 2026, with 30 drownings reported so far, a 50% rise from the same period last year. Safety groups are urging the use of life-jackets.