While residential swimming pool building permits were down slightly in 2009, industry leaders say the Canadian market is well positioned for a strong 2010 season.

A restructuring plan between Latham International and its senior secured lenders to reduce the company's long-term debt has been approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.

The fate of nine Toronto District School Board (TDSB) swimming pools was decided last week, with trustees voting to reopen the aquatic facilities.

Environmentally responsible companies in the horticulture, landscape construction and design industry were recognized during Congress 2010 and Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association's (LOHTA's) inaugural Green for Life Awards competition.

Nirvana Heat Pumps Inc., has formed a distribution partnership with Produits de Piscines Métrinox Inc., to consolidate the company's position in the Quebec and Maritime heat pump markets.