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B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use

B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other provinces in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society. It says at least 30 people have drowned in the province so far in 2026, a 50 per cent increase from the same point last year.

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B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other provinces in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society. It says at least 30 people have drowned in the province so far in 2026, a 50 per cent increase from the same point last year. B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other province or territory in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society. The organization says at least 30 people have drowned in the province so far in 2026, a 50 per cent increase from the same point last year between January and July. “It's an extremely alarming spike,” said Lenea Grace, the executive director for the societys B.C. and Yukon branch. The societys preliminary report on water-related deaths shows Ontario has recorded the highest total, with 35 drowning fatalities as of July 6, up from 32 a year earlier. B.C. drowning deaths on the rise in 'disheartening' trendOntario does have a high rate of drowning due to its population, but proportionally we're very concerned about B.C.’s [50 per cent] spike,” she said. The deaths have involved swimmers, boaters, kayakers and paddleboarders and Grace says many incidents have involved people who were not wearing life-jackets.

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