Working to prevent drowning and water-related injury

2026 Maritimes Drowning Report

This infographic summarizes themost recent data on water-related fatalitiesavailable from the Offices of the Chief Coronerand Medical Examiner for New Brunswick, Nova Scotiaand Prince Edward Island. With the exception of the first chart,all data refers to the most current five-year period, 2020-2024.The 2023 and 2024 data are based on partial data. Data forPrince Edward Island for 2023 and 2024 were not availableat the time of data collection. Read the full report.

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!

New First Aid Award Guide and Manuals

New CSA Compliant editions of the Canadian First Aid Manual and First Aid Award Guide were recently released in Ontario. If you would like a preview of the new books, in English, you may order them from Lifeguard Depot however these new manuals are not yet approved for use in New Brunswick.

Please continue to use the 2020 First Aid Award Guide and 2020 Canadian First Aid Manual, with the relevant Instructor or candidate printable inserts for your current courses.

Watch this space for updates regarding the release of the new First Aid Manuals.  Notifications will also be sent to affiliates once the new books are available for order.

Register for the NB Emergency Response Championship

The 2026 New Brunswick Emergency Response Championships are right around the corner! They will take place at the Dieppe Aquatic and Sport Centre on November 21. Please find the registration and information package here.