Lifesaving Society Ontario - Kingston & Area

17/08/2025

Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a drowning incident in Silver Lake Provincial Park.

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., OPP responded to a call for service for a swimmer that had gone missing after jumping out of a canoe into the water.

A 26-year-old male has been recovered and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The OPP Marine Unit, and the Tay Valley Fire Department assisted in the effort.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. ^pia

28/07/2025

06/07/2025

Yesterday around 9:30 a.m., Leeds County OPP responded to a drowning incident on Wolfe Island, where an unresponsive toddler was located in the St. Lawrence River near Stoney Point Lane.

Family members and first responders immediately initiated life-saving measures. The toddler was transported to a regional trauma centre and was later pronounced deceased.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

20/05/2025

13/03/2025

The Ontario Government issued updates to the Ontario Provincial Pools Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: PUBLIC POOLS) effective January 1, 2025. In response, the Society produced an insert that covers the required amendments to the current Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation. Download it here: https://ow.ly/T07V50VacmM

15/01/2025

January is National Bath Safety Month. Parents and caregivers, this is your reminder to always stay within arms' reach until the water has fully drained. Most bathtub drownings occur because children are left alone for "just for a moment."

08/01/2025

UPDATES TO ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POOLS REGULATION

The Ontario Government has issued updates to the Ontario Provincial Pools Regulation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: PUBLIC POOLS) effective January 1, 2025. To ensure your facility is adhering to the most up-to-date regulations, refer to the province's website. The Society is here to support our affiliates please reach out to us if you have questions. Learn more about these updates here.

Health Protection and Promotion Act R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 565 PUBLIC POOLS Consolidation Period: From December 6, 2024 to the e-Laws currency...

06/12/2024

Please pass along to your contacts of this opportunity.

02/12/2024

National Lifeguard Instructor Course at QSWC (City of Belleville) - Dec 27, 28, registration is open for those interested or if you know someone interested. Call 613-966-4632 to register.

30/08/2024

Upcoming webinars in the fall season

Grab your lunch and join aquatic professionals online as they share expertise and ideas you can implement in your facility and community. We have three Lunch 'n' Learn coming up this fall. Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/tgSV50T8Mr1

05/07/2024

Some very important information for those that wanting to teach backyard lessons and guarding.

A frequent question we get asked by instructors and lifeguards is about insurance, especially for those teaching or guarding a backyard pool. Here's all the info you need to make sure you're covered: https://ow.ly/o61B50S4s1i