With lifeguards in short supply and the pandemic limiting swim lessons, a new drowning-prevention group in Ontario is looking to educate people heading to beaches about water safety.
Towns and cities across Canada are short lifeguards this summer and that means reduced programming or hours at pools and beaches. Here's a look at what communities in northwestern Ontario are doing to keep their water spaces open with the lifeguards they have.
The shortage of lifeguards and swim instructors extends across the country, forcing many municipalities to scale back pool hours and limit the number of lessons available despite the pent up demand.