Nine safety charges dropped against Calypso waterpark

Nearly half of the 20 safety-related charges against Ottawa’s Calypso waterpark were recently dropped in court and park officials plan to overturn the remaining charges which were brought forth by the province’s Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA) in 2013.

In a report by the Ottawa Sun, Calypso lawyer...

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Northeastern buys Kel-Tech’s pool motor division

Northeastern Swimming Pool Distributors, a swimming pool equipment and accessories distributor in Ontario and Quebec, has acquired Kel-Tech Electric Canada’s leisure water division, which includes the company’s pool and spa motor products.

Swimming pools continues to be the distributor’s focus in many of the company’s decisions at it has...

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APSP University launches virtual classroom platform

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) University’s first virtual course will launch in March, starting with the Pool & Spa Construction Course (PSCC).

The course will be led by Bob Blanda, a Certified Building Professional® (CBP) and Certified Service Professional® (CST), and will be held for six...

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Deserted waterpark in Manitoba causes safety concern

Safety concerns over the abandoned remains of Manitoba’s Wet ‘n Wild waterpark, which has been closed for more than 10 years, has the city’s mayor motioning for it to be dismantled.

According to a CBC News report, the waterpark, located near the community of Lockport, was a popular family attraction...

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