Along Toronto s waterfront, debris including tampons, condoms, and wet wipes could be seen floating in Lake Ontario following Monday’s heavy rainfall – a scene environmental groups say should raise concern over the city s sewage and storm water system.
The city said it requires 1,000 lifeguards to supervise beaches, outdoor and indoor pools and is about 140 lifeguards short of that target. It also still needs to hire more than 100 wading pool attendants.
City lifeguards returned to supervise swimming at designated areas on nine beaches in Toronto this weekend as part of a program to ensure water safety.