Spotlight: What’s your story about learning to swim?

This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's topic on close calls while swimming. Hundreds of people die every year from drowning in Canada. And parts of the country are already seeing a spike in accidental drowning deaths so far in 2026. We'll hear how Canadians learned to swim, scary moments they've faced while submerged, and hear tips about how to stay safe in open waters.