Community Safety Services

08/28/2026

Thank You for Swimming With Us This Summer!

Dear Swim Families,

As another summer comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of our swim program. It has been a pleasure getting to know your swimmers, celebrate their progress, and share in their achievements in the water. We are so proud of everything they have accomplished this season.

Your swimmer's report card will soon be available through SwimGen. Emails will be sent to your address on file. As a reminder, to access it:

Log in to your SwimGen account.
Select your swimmer's profile.
Navigate to the Reports or Progress Report section.
View and download your swimmer's final report card.

If you have any trouble accessing your report, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We also want to share some bittersweet news. After more than 10 years of teaching swim lessons, we have made the difficult decision to close the swimming lesson portion of our business. This decision was not made lightly, and while we are sad to be ending this chapter, we are incredibly grateful for the many families who have trusted us with their children's swimming journey over the years.

Watching swimmers gain confidence, learn life-saving skills, and celebrate milestones in the pool has been an honour and a privilege. The relationships we have built and the memories we have made will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Thank you for your support, loyalty, and encouragement throughout the years. We sincerely appreciate every family who chose to swim with us, whether for one session or many seasons. You have been an important part of our story, and we are so grateful.

We wish you and your family all the very best in the years ahead.

With heartfelt thanks,

Michelle & Laura

08/05/2026

For any of our swimmers who might be interested in trying a new water sport.

Curious about Artistic Swimming?! Our summer 'Try Art Swim' camp is officially open for registration.

No experience required—just a love for the water and a desire to learn something awesome! 🥰

See comments for the link to sign up or visit our website!!

https://www.durhamartisticswim.ca/

08/02/2026

We don't have any lessons this week due to the holiday weekend. Enjoy your long weekend everyone!

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07/21/2026

Just a reminder, as it forecasted to rain tomorrow, we will still swim. Bring an umbrella 🌂💦☔️

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07/17/2026

Update Friday July 17th: Swimming Lessons will resume as normal for today. See you at the pool!

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07/16/2026

🚩 IMPORTANT UPDATE: in light of the ongoing air quality issues we will be cancelling lessons today and looking to reschedule them to a different day.

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07/12/2026

Open Spots Available:

July 20th-24th: 9am, 1 spot
11am, 1 spot

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07/12/2026

Did you know.... First Aid programs changed as of June 22, 2026. We are happy to announce that CSS is still able to offer you WSIB-approved First Aid training.

Please see the following below from the Lifesaving Society Ontario as you may be impacted or know someone who is:

Lifesaving Society approved as Training Provider for new WSIB First Aid program

This year, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) required all current WSIB training providers to update their first aid programs and engage in a reapplication process to maintain status as an approved first aid training provider.

The Society is pleased to share that we remain a WSIB approved first aid training provider, following a comprehensive application and vetting process. The new first aid program meets the CSA Z1210:24 First Aid Training for the Workplace – Curriculum and Quality Management for Training Agencies criteria and involves changes to curriculum, training materials and some existing procedures. WSIB has announced approved training providers will need to implement the new program on June 22, 2026.
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New First Aid Program Overview
Why are Ontario’s first aid programs being updated?
The WSIB website states: “We’re updating our First Aid Program to help create safer workplaces and ensure Ontario is up to date with current Canadian first aid standards. Our updated workplace First Aid Program is expected to launch in the summer of 2026 and will include:

a new training approach that is in line with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z1210:24, First aid training for the workplace — Curriculum and quality management for training agencies
a refreshed network of training providers approved to deliver training under the updated First Aid Program, with both existing and new providers
As of June 22, 2026, only WSIB-approved training providers may deliver the new workplace first aid certifications: Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency) and Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard). Visit the WSIB website for more information.
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Who is impacted?
Society’s Affiliates, First Aid Instructors, Examiners and Trainers who wish to continue delivering first aid courses following the launch of the new program.
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What type of changes are there?
Implementation of the new program includes:

Competency-based changes to the curriculum
Changes to course names and retirement of some courses and certifications
New required instructional and leadership materials
New quality assurance measures
Updates to procedures and requirements for Affiliates, including new First Aid License Agreement
When does the new program launch?
The new program launched June 22, 2026. We recognize that, unlike other program revisions, the speed and implementation of this new program are truly unprecedented. The Society is committed to working closely with affiliates, instructors, examiners, trainers and candidates to support the transition to the new program.
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Timeline overview

The Society is working with WSIB to ensure all new program requirements are met and implemented appropriately.
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Where can I get more information?
For questions about the WSIB program changes, you can visit their website and read their FAQs

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07/05/2026

Just a reminder that lessons start tomorrow!

06/18/2026

🏊‍♀️ Swimming Lessons Start July 6th! 🏊‍♂️

Summer is almost here, and our swimming lessons will be kicking off on July 6th!

We still have a limited number of spots available in select classes for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or looking to build their skills and confidence, we'd love to help them make a splash this summer!

✅ Qualified instructors
✅ Fun, safe, and supportive environment
✅ Programs for a variety of ages and abilities
✅ Fully insured

Spots are filling quickly!

For registration information or to reserve your spot, please contact us!