Over the last few years, the pandemic significantly impacted the way people spend their leisure time, and for many, that has meant investing in their homes—in particular, backyards. For the pool industry, this meant a 44.8 per cent increase in permit registrations between 2019 and 2020, and an additional 22.5 per cent increase between 2020 and 2021.
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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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One Guelph, Ontario, homeowner finally got their backyard pool after waiting two years due to delays caused by the pandemic.
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Swimming pool installation permits surge in 2020 in response to the pandemic and provincial stay-at-home-orders.
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While most of the nation is still in an anxious state of uncertainty, the pool and spa industry is wondering if this year will be even more successful than last.
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In some parts of the country, pool stores were not required to close, in other areas, brick-and-mortar retail operations switched to online purchases and curbside pick-up.
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Ryerson Entrepreneur Institute (REI) has introduced a new initiative called Business Innovation Hub to help small- to medium-sized businesses adapt to the uncertain economy during COVID-19.
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