Ontario is known for its picturesque lakes and rivers, but has unfortunately witnessed a concerning trend in recent years: an increase in drowning incidents. Despite efforts to promote water safety, the numbers continue to rise, prompting a closer examination of the factors contributing to this troubling phenomenon. One of the …
Playing on the open water with bright sunshine, blue sky and a gentle breeze. That’s summer in southern Ontario. Teens out on the lake in a blowup just being teen boys. In light of the local drowning of a 14-year-old in Lake Ontario this week, I felt we could use …