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Two critical after Lachine Canal rescue as group urges prevention

Loonie Politics

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July 5, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

MONTREAL — Two people are in critical condition after being pulled from Montreal’s Lachine Canal late Saturday night. According to Montreal’s fire department, one person fell into the canal and the second entered the water in an attempt to help. The department says it received the initial call just before midnight and conducted a joint [] The post Two critical after Lachine Canal rescue as group urges prevention appeared first on Loonie Politics.

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Hindustan Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 Indian tourists die after boat capsizes near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island

Search and rescue operations are underway after the boat capsized, the Indian Embassy said.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Drowning: Lifesaving Society calls on government to support its program

With the next provincial election approaching and two people reportedly drowned after falling into the Lachine Canal on Saturday night, the Lifesaving Society is asking the next government to make its “Swim to Survive” program permanent, which allows people to learn to swim. She also insists on the need to increase drowning prevention in several [] The post Drowning: Lifesaving Society calls on government to support its program appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

NDTV

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· Jul 3, 2026

Should You Bath With A Fever? Doctor Separates Fact From Fiction

Bathing with lukewarm water during a fever is generally safe and can improve comfort without worsening the fever.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 4, 2026

Find out more as Rotary begins new year with major healthcare investment in Rivers

Rotary Club launched a maternal health intervention across four Rivers PHCs, donating life-saving equipment expected to benefit over 170,000 people.

CBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Two people pulled from Montreal's Lachine Canal overnight in critical condition

Rescue teams spent hours looking for two individuals in Montreal's Lachine Canal in the overnight hours of Saturday to Sunday. They were both taken to hospital in critical condition.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Yayasan Bonda Salmah santuni, hulur bantuan kepada mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang

KUALA LANGAT: Yayasan Bonda Salmah menyantuni mangsa banjir di Bukit Changgang di sini dengan menyalurkan bantuan keperluan asas kepada keluarga yang ditempatkan di Pusat Pemindahan Sementara (PPS) Sekolah Kebangsaan RTB Bukit Changgang. Pengerusinya, Senator Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata, lawatan tersebut bertujuan meninjau sendiri keadaan mangsa selain menyampaikan sumbangan hasil kerjasama strategik dengan Yayasan ... Read more The post Yayasan Bonda Salmah santuni, hulur bantuan kepada mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Two critical after Lachine Canal rescue as group urges prevention": Hindustan Times — 15 Indian tourists die after boat capsizes near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. CityNews Montreal — Drowning: Lifesaving Society calls on government to support its program. NDTV — Should You Bath With A Fever? Doctor Separates Fact From Fiction. Legit.ng — Find out more as Rotary begins new year with major healthcare investment in Rivers. CBC News — Two people pulled from Montreal's Lachine Canal overnight in critical condition. Utusan Malaysia — Yayasan Bonda Salmah santuni, hulur bantuan kepada mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang