The man who pulled two to safety on a deadly day at Westboro Beach
David Hickey was on a run along the Ottawa River when he noticed a tragic scene taking place.
Ottawa beaches — starting with Britannia — need to boost safety
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Deachman: Ottawa beaches — starting with Britannia — need to boost safety
A drowning near Westboro Beach highlights the perils of river and lake swims. So it's perplexing that a major hazard at Britannia continues.ottawacitizen.com