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NOTICE BOARD: COVID-19

The well-being of our members and program participants is our priority in this evolving story. The Lifesaving Society is operating in accordance with the recommendations of the public health authorities. We will be providing updates here as required.

Please be advised that:

• The Society's annual general meeting, scheduled for April 4 at St. John's City Hall is cancelled.
• The Society's office at 11 Austin St. in St. John's is closed through April 5.

The Society is guided by the advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and information provided by provincial health agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Everyone has a role to play in limiting the spread of COVID-19 or any other coronavirus. This starts with understanding how coronavirus spreads and how to prevent illness. An excellent source of authoritative information is this government of Canada website.

Raegan becomes CEO

The Lifesaving Society Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors announces the appointment of Raegan Wiseman as CEO effective January 1, 2020. Read the full announcement in the latest edition of Currents!

Cody Dunne Awarded ILS Fellowship

The Society congratulates Dr. Cody Dunne of St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador who was awarded the Dr. Ian Mackie Medical Fellowship by the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS). The Fellowship provides for young lifesavers with a strong interest in medicine to become an active member on the ILS Medical Committee for four years during which the recipient is expected to author a medical position paper. Dr. Dunne is the first Canadian recipient. Read more

Become an Examiner Mentor

Examiner Mentors are senior Lifesaving Society Examiners appointed by the Society to mentor examiner candidates through their apprenticeship phase and approve them for examiner certification. Examiners who have conducted a minimum of three exams, and have the desire to support and tutor new Examiner candidates can now apply for this new designation. Learn more or fill out the application form.

2019 Canadian Drowning Report

Seniors age 65 and older have the highest drowning rate of all age groups according to the Lifesaving Society's 2019 Canadian Drowning Report. Despite the long-term downward trend, high numbers of preventable drowning deaths continue to occur: 2,220 people lost their lives in Canadian waters between 2012 and 2016, the most recent year for which complete data is available. Learn more.

Updated Program Guide

The updated 2018 edition of the Newfoundland and Labrador Program Guide makes it easier than ever to quickly find the information required to deliver Lifesaving Society training programs - including the Society's revised leadership courses. The ever-popular Prerequisites-at-a-glance is still located on the inside back cover. The Guide is an essential component of every aquatic programmer's reference library.

View it online or purchase hard copies from the Society's office.

LifeguardDepot.com

The Lifesaving Society's online store is open for business. Enjoy the convenience of 24/7 shopping. It's all here - from first aid and pool supplies to everything required for lifesaving courses and training. Visit LifeguardDepot.com now!