Youth Centre to offer free lifesaving courses with CGMH funding

The Clearview Youth Centre will be offering free Lifesaving Society courses and open swims at the Centennial Pool over the next two years thanks to $10,000 from the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital’s (CGMH) Wellness Innovation Fund – for innovative projects that focus on health and wellness in South Georgian Bay.

“There are approximately 152 drowning deaths a year in Ontario. For every fatal drowning in Ontario, there are nearly four non-fatal drownings that are serious enough to require an emergency department visit. Non- fatal drowning rates are highest among children and youth,” said youth centre coordinator Courtney Rogers.

“We recognize that there are financial barriers to participating in Lifesaving Society courses for some of our youth and are proud to do our part to help keep Clearview youth safe around the water with the help of CGMH’s Wellness Innovation Fund.”

Registration opens June 5 at www. discoverclearview.ca/recreation- leisure/swimming-lessons.