Toronto swimming centre goes for gold

The University of Toronto (U of T) has opened a new high-performance swimming centre, headed by Australian swim coach, John Rodgers.

Funds flow for new Gravenhurst facility

The governments of Canada and Ontario have pledged up to $6.1 million each for a $18.52-million expansion of the Centennial Centre in Gravenhurst, Ont., which will include a new aquatic facility.

Quebec's pool industry heads for Laval

The Place Forzani convention centre in Laval, Que., will be the site of the upcoming Salon Splash, the annual trade show for Quebec's pool and spa industry, run by L'Association des commerçants de piscines du Québec (ACPQ).

Strike closes Toronto pools

With no settlement in sight, a strike by 24,000 indoor and outdoor Toronto civic workers may rob thousands of Torontonians of the joy of cooling off at a city pool or splash pad this summer.

Safety course courts controversy

A controversial drowning-prevention program for infants is gaining popularity with Canadian parents. The course, which originated in the U.S., teaches children as young as six months to turn on their back and scream if they fall into water.