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- Toronto Sun
Canada, U.S. Coast Guards warn people to avoid annual Port Huron Float Down
Every year on the third Sunday of August, thousands of people from both sides of the border float down the St. Clair River Published Aug 11, 2025 • 1 minute read Floaters from the Canadian side in the 2019 Port Huron Float Down make their way down river as U.S. floaters in the distance get ready to cast off from Port Huron. Photo by Tyler Kula / Postmedia files Canadian and U.S. authorities are warning people not to participate in this year's annual Port Huron Float Down, saying it is a dangerous activity that could 'result in serious injuries or fatalities.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Every year on the third Sunday of August, thousands of people from both sides of the border float down the St. Clair River that connects Lake Huron with Lake St. Clair near Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. Officials from the Canadian and U.S. coast guards say in a joint statement that it is an 'unsanctioned' event and those who choose to participate face serious risks due to strong currents, crowding and weather conditions. They say those who do participate should be cautious, avoid drinking alcohol and always wear a life jacket. Authorities recount the tragic death of a 19-year-old who drowned during the 2014 event, and the massive operation to rescue about 1,500 people stranded due to high winds and heavy rains in 2016. Officials say traffic restrictions will be imposed for vessels in the river on Sunday from 12 to 7 p.m. to reduce the risks of collision with floaters. Celebrity World World Canada MLB
Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Ukrainian village in Alberta to remain closed for restoration after devastating fire
EDMONTON – A heritage museum honouring Ukrainian culture in Alberta will remain closed as it works to restore several buildings and artifacts lost to a devastating fire. A fire broke out near the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village in April and levelled several buildings, including visitor reception, exhibition galleries, collections and curatorial storage. Furnishings for the historical buildings, as well as some artifacts and original research files also were lost. The Alberta government says the loss is profound for the province's Ukrainian community, and work is underway to clean up the site and re-establish services. To allow for proper restoration, it says the Ukrainian village will be closed for the rest of the summer season and upcoming events are cancelled. Village director David Makowsky says staff are committed to reopening as soon as possible. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 11, 2025.
Global News
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- Global News
Why Canada declined to work with OceanGate, firm behind doomed Titan sub
Two years before OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded on a descent to the wreck of the Titanic, a Canadian government department considered working with the company and had a staff member board a vessel to observe a dive, a letter accessed by Global News shows. On June 18, 2023, the submersible went missing in the northern Atlantic Ocean during an underwater expedition to view the site of the Titanic shipwreck. Those on board include a billionaire adventurer, a wealthy businessman and his son, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. Last week, a U.S. Coast Guard report investigating the incident said the Canadian government appears to have considered collaborating with OceanGate to further maritime research in 2021. 2:07 Titan sub hearing: 1st week filled with tearful testimonies over OceanGate disaster The authors cited a May 19, 2021 letter to Rush, in which Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) expressed interest in the work OceanGate was doing. Story continues below advertisement A spokesperson for DFO confirmed to Global News that the department held 'a series of exploratory discussions with OceanGate' and 'was exploring the use of OceanGate's marine research systems to conduct scientific research and monitoring in marine conservation sites.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A copy of the letter to Rush was shared with Global News and shows that a DFO employee intended to join a planned dive off the coast of St. John's, N.L. 'Based on this experience, and the outcomes of research conducted in canyons off the United States this year, DFO would like to conduct further discussions in the Fall to identify and secure opportunities to use the submersibles in priority sites off Canada in 2022 and beyond,' the letter said. The letter added that 'a contribution of 25K, plus in-kind, is being planned for at this time to support ship time costs in 2022.' The DFO spokesperson told Global News that the collaboration did not proceed after initial discussions and no funds were provided to OceanGate. 'At no point did DFO engage in joint work with OceanGate after the initial meeting in 2021, and at no point was funding provided,' the spokesperson said. The department acknowledged that 'there were conversations around having a DFO staff member to board the submersible to visit the HMS Titanic wreck site, to better understand the research and monitoring capabilities of OceanGate's equipment,' but that 'the individual did not participate.' Story continues below advertisement Instead, the individual boarded another vessel that was deployed by OceanGate while a submersible descent was taking place. 'In the summer of 2021, a DFO staff member boarded a vessel associated with OceanGate to participate, as an observer, in a mission off Newfoundland. The purpose was to learn more about OceanGate.' The spokesperson added: 'Upon conclusion of the mission, it was determined that their priorities did not align with the department's scientific objectives, and a further relationship was not pursued.' The spokesperson said the employee 'was on another ship operated by OceanGate, but not on board the Titan itself.' 2:07 Titan sub hearing: 1st week filled with tearful testimonies over OceanGate disaster The U.S. Coast Guard report said OceanGate's design and testing processes for the Titan submersible 'did not adequately address many of the fundamental engineering principles that would be crucial for constructing a hull to the precision necessary for the intended operations in an inherently hazardous environment.' Story continues below advertisement It added that OceanGate's safety culture and operational practices were 'critically flawed and at the core of these failures were glaring disparities between their written safety protocols and their actual practices.' DFO was not involved in safety assessments, the spokesperson told Global News. 'Vessel safety and regulatory oversight for submersibles do not fall within the mandate of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The department was not involved in risk assessment or operational oversight of any of OceanGate's missions,' the DFO spokesperson said.
