Lifesaving Society Ontario: Kawartha - Haliburton

07/07/2024

05/16/2024

Planning to go to the lake or out on the boat this long weekend? Make sure everyone is safe by checking out a lifejacket from the Kawartha Lakes Public Library for free.

Learn more: www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/libraryofthings

04/30/2024

03/29/2024

With 40 years of experience under his belt, Gary Sanger has a lot of knowledge to share! Join us via Zoom on May 15 at 1pm for an in-depth look at some life (and death) situations that could occur in aquatic settings, and learn how to handle the aftermath. Set your facility up for success by being prepared. Register today: https://ow.ly/5uYN50R1xe4

06/03/2023

We are pleased to share with our members that the Province of Ontario announced their decision to lower the working age for lifeguards and instructors in Ontario to 15 years old. This change, which takes effect today, June 2, aligns with our current certification age.

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available. Current details are available here:https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/media/396021/newsrelease-ontariolowersminimumage-20230602.pdf

05/20/2022

The long weekend and unofficial launch of summer is here! ☀️🥳 Have fun this weekend and remember to be Water Smart if you are in, on or around the water! 🏊🌊🚣

Looking for more information on water safety? 🧐
Go here: https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/water-safety.aspx

09/11/2020

06/17/2020

OPP say a 20-year-old was swimming with his friends at the Dunes beach and drowned Monday evening.

02/03/2020

The Lifesaving Instructor Course prepares you to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills & resuscitation techniques in the Society's lifesaving and first aid awards. For prerequisites, to learn more or to register online visit https://bit.ly/38XvSgF or call 705-324-9112