Tag Archives: COVID-19

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford YMCA to tackle lifeguard shortages

March 9, 2023

The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford will address the scarcity of skilled lifeguards by training a maximum of 200 new lifeguards this year. The organization aims to add more swimming lessons and pool activities in the coming months as well.

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Guildford Aquatic Centre in Surrey, B.C. reopening next week

July 7, 2021

Surrey, B.C.’s Guildford Aquatic Centre will reopen to the public and aquatic sport team on June 13 with health and safety measures in place.

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More than 50 outdoor pools opened in Toronto over past few weekends

June 23, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, the City of Toronto has opened a plethora of outdoor pools over the past two weeks.

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Latham sees nearly 200 per cent jump in net sales in Q1 of 2021

June 9, 2021

Latham Group Inc. (Latham) recently announced a net sales spike of $97.6 million (191 per cent) year-over-year in the first quarter of 2021.

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Hot tub company based in Meaford, Ont. aims for “work-from-home” model

June 9, 2021

Newcomer hot tub company Northern Hot Tubs, based in Meaford, Ont., is focusing its business on the ‘work-from-home’ model.

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Booming business for pool industry is not slowing down

June 9, 2021

The trend of the COVID-19 pandemic creating historic business for the pool industry seems to be continuing.

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Chlorine pucks the latest pool product facing shortages due to pandemic

May 12, 2021

Chlorine tablets are in short supply these days due a fire at the Louisiana plant of BioLab, which supplies 70 per cent of the chemicals.

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Swimming Canada decides against attending and hosting international events

April 21, 2021

Swimming Canada has decided not to attend world junior championships, or to host international events for 2021.

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