LIT First Aid & Lifeguard Training

04/16/2026

The 2026 Vancouver Island Regional Lifeguard Competition is officially set for Saturday, July 11th, at West Shore Parks & Rec! This is always a highlight of the summer for the Island folks, and we’d love to see a strong showing from all over the province.

There are several ways you can get involved in the event:

Volunteer: Be a Victim or a Judge

We need volunteers to help bring the competition scenarios to life!

Victims & Judges: No prior experience is needed for these roles. It’s a fantastic way to get an inside look at how provincial-level competitions are run. Judge preference will be given to those with LSI, FAI, or NLI certifications and experience evaluating Lifesaving Society courses.

Compete

Ready to put your skills to the test? Gather a team and get ready to face off against the best guards on the Island. It’s a great day of high-energy scenarios and networking with the regional lifesaving community.

Next Steps: Check out the attached poster and scan the QR code to register your interest. We are still finalizing the fine details, so stay tuned—more information will be released closer to the event date.

https://explore.wspr.ca/Westshore/public/category/browse/LFGCOMP

04/10/2026

On March 27 at the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch Annual General Meeting, LIT was presented 3 awards for the most participants in programs at that level of any other facility in that population group. We were awarded for Bronze Programs, National Lifeguard Programs and Swim Instructor Programs, in population groups over 175,000. We are very proud to continue being a affiliate leader of Lifesaving Society courses in British Columbia!

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

The union representing lifeguards working for the City of Vancouver has launched a petition asking the park board to overturn its decision to remove lifeguards from five of the city’s 10 beaches this summer.

https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctvnews.ca%2Fvancouver%2Farticle%2Funion-launches-petition-to-restore-funding-for-lifeguards-at-vancouver-beaches%2F&btnI

04/02/2026

"In recent years, there’s been growing research on the importance of “third spaces,” a term coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg to describe the places outside of home (place one) and the workplace (place two) where people come to socialize and connect. A third space might take the form of a library, coffee shop or community centre. They’re proven to “serve vital and life-saving roles in our communities,” according to a 2019 report in Health & Place."

Alone in a new community, a local pool and its ‘regulars’ helped me heal.

03/31/2026

Something’s in the air: Controlling chemical exposure in pools

“We learned that communication is key,” Harris adds. “This includes listening and taking symptoms seriously. If a worker reports they are struggling to breathe or have burning eyes, a sore throat, or a heavy chest, we offer support to the worker, document everything, and launch an investigation and follow-up assessments.”

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/news-events/worksafe-magazine/articles/2025/summer/controlling-chemical-exposure-in-pools

03/26/2026

Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA in Chilliwack will be running a YMCA Swim Instructor Course from April 30th until May 28th (with an orientation in April 23). This course is the foundation for building strong leaders in YMCA aquatics. The course will cover: Working with Children the Y Way, Age Characteristics, learning styles & Strength Based Approach, Communication, Setting up a lessons, Skill Progressions, Activities for Learning and the YMCA’s E.G.G.S model for teaching learners' new skills. To learn more or to register click this link: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ygv/activity/search/detail/27034?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

03/24/2026

LIT First Aid & Lifeguard Training is seeking two Full-Time Instructors to join our team. This is a permanent position with an average 40-hour work week, combining both instructional and administrative responsibilities. Evening and weekend availability is required. To apply, please submit your resume and relevant certifications to renee@litaquatics.com.

03/18/2026

"Adding a new 50-metre training pool at the MSA Arena site and replacing the existing pools at the Matsqui and Abbotsford recreation centres are among the recommendations in a city report presented on Tuesday (March 10)."

Read more at:

Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy now enters final stage

03/12/2026

Become a First Aid Instructor! The Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor course is a comprehensive program designed to prepare candidates to teach and evaluate the Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses. Our next Instructor training class starts April 2nd and runs until the 19th. Click below to learn more!

Become a First Aid Instructor with LIT. Our Canadian Red Cross Instructor courses prepares you for a lifelong enjoyment of teaching and learning. Book Now!

03/10/2026

Exciting news! 🎉The new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre will open in summer 2026.

The 188,450-square-foot centre will feature an NHL sized arena (seating for 500), aquatics and wellness spaces, a full-sized gymnasium, a community kitchen, gathering areas, a café, and more -- designed to support health, inclusion, and community connection.

We look forward to welcoming everyone in late July. Stay tuned for more updates!
📰🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/1Xyx50Yrn1V
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