For over 50 years, the Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association has served the local Durham Region boating community. From Pickering to Ajax to Whitby we have always answered the call, a…
2017 marked our 50th year providing marine search and rescue to the community, and plans were well underway for a wonderful celebration. It was going to be a very special…
On a brisk morning in mid-November our vessel PARU was gently lifted out of the water and placed on her cradle. With this momentous event our 2016 boating circle was…
PARA had a special visitor on Thursday when Captain Graeme Cooke joined us from 424 Transport and Rescue squadron based out of CFB Trenton. It was a very informative evening…
Our 2016 Season kicked off with a review of the 2015 SAR taskings. It was a great opportunity to share our experiences, review the challenges and gain insight from others…
PARA Training Day The Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA) took part in an off-season training exercise at the South Oshawa Community Centre Pool in January. Survival skills are essential…
Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association jumps in the water to refresh safety skills OSHAWA -- The Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association conducted its off-season, in-water training at the South Oshawa... Read…
Our western cousins are highlighted on the Rick Mercer Report.
PARU working with SAR partners. News clip by City TV circa 2008.
