Tag Archives: COVID-19

Community Associations Institute releases guidelines for pool reopenings

May 27, 2020

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) has released guidelines for condominium communities and homeowner associations regarding the reopening or opening of pools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vancouver delaying opening of some outdoor pools

May 25, 2020

The Vancouver Park Board has delayed the annual opening of its five outdoor pools while conducting a thorough review of how to protect swimmers and staff.

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CDC releases guidelines on reopening aquatic venues

May 12, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines for the safe operation and use of public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds.

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Highbury Pools using social media to inform industry members

May 12, 2020

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty to the industry, Highbury Pools has been keeping busy via social media.

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Swimming Canada and partners forming safe return working group

May 12, 2020

In preparation for the reopening of sport and recreation facilities, Swimming Canada and its partners have created a 15-person working group.

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As seasonal businesses open, PHTCC eyes new pool construction

May 12, 2020

With Premier Doug Ford announcing seasonal businesses will now be allowed to operate in Ontario, the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) sees this as a “green light” to resume the construction of new pools.

With emergency orders in Ontario previously extended until May 19, PHTCC continued to communicate with government officials for clarity on the ‘essential businesses’ list regarding the pool and spa industry.

Prior to this announcement, a letter from PHTCC … Continue reading As seasonal businesses open, PHTCC eyes new pool construction

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Wage subsidies, federal loan programs unpacked in upcoming roundtable

May 7, 2020

On May 21, join Pool & Spa Marketing’s legal and financial gurus from Wilson Vukelich LLP and Bank of Montreal (BMO) for the first segment of a three-part Q&A roundtable discussion series. Our experts will help navigate the various federal relief programs available to assist business owners amid the pandemic, as well as answer questions related to employment and financing during these unprecedented times.

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Quebec pool and spa stores added to list of essential businesses

April 22, 2020

The Quebec government has revised the province’s list of “essential businesses” to now include pool and hot tub companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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