Quebec jumps in with stricter residential diving board standards

In an effort to prevent diving accidents and improve the design of inground swimming pools, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), a provincial standards development organization, is set to release tougher standards on new diving board installations for residential pools, according to a report in La Presse.

Provincial government makes funding splash in Ontario

Swimming pools across Ontario will soon start benefiting from a joint government effort to revitalize the province’s recreation infrastructure.

Course goes back to basics

Commercial pool operators looking to improve the efficiency, cleanliness and overall health of their facilities are the target audience for the Basic Pool/Spa Operations (BPO) course being offered this summer by Advanced Commercial Pool and Spa.

Canadian aquatic athletes to face the heat in India in 2010

Competitive swimmers, divers and synchronized swimmers across Canada are already training hard in preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which take place in New Delhi, India, October 3 to 14. This will be the first time India, the most populous country in the Commonwealth, hosts the event.

Spain says 'Olé to swimming pool and spa/hot tub industry

From October 20 to 23, 2009, Piscina BCN will welcome visitors from around the world to see the latest innovations in the design, maintenance and renovation of public and private pools and spas.

U.S. website offers safe swimming tips

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched www.poolsafety.gov, an educational website offering information on swimming pool safety and drowning prevention.