Sarnia, Ontario - The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations in Ontario are wrapping up their seasonal maritime search and rescue service.
IRB stations at Britt, Hill Island, Port Lambton, and Long Point will be operational until Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Due to increased water traffic, Brebeuf Island and Thames River stations will remain open on weekends (Friday to Sunday) until Monday, October 11, 2021.
The Inshore Rescue Boat program employs post-secondary students to provide additional maritime search and rescue service during the busy summer season. The Coast Guard's Search and Rescue lifeboat stations across the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay are staffed by Coast Guard personnel and will remain in service until November/December, and re-open in the spring.
