PUMPS

Pumps and filters: Preventing equipment failure to avoid a shutdown

REPORTS

Canada’s pool industry grows for third straight year

After slight growth in 2018, the Canadian swimming pool market, based on the number of permits issued, continued its...

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VIDEOS

State of the industry: 2019 survey results – part 3
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PRODUCTS

SpaBoss Spa Plus
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NEWS

Alarming case of metal wires in Maple Ridge aquatic facility
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EVENTS

October 12-14, 2022

World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC)
Houston, TX

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FEATURES

The deleterious situation of the pool structure

It has become increasingly common to locate a pool structure on top of an occupied space, such as a rooftop or garage.
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IN THE NEWS

Tesla’s charging station pool sees first trial run in Germany
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Claims shed light on London-based installer’s checkered lawsuit history
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Manitoba warns private pool renters of considerable fines amid complaints
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City of Toronto to increase aquatic staff wages in response to labour deficit
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Lifeguard shortage causes Vancouver to cut down pool operating hours
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Vancouver pool reopens with capacity limits due to staff shortages
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Charlottetown to review pools fencing bylaw
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Orillia Recreation Centre shuts down aquatic facility to fix HVAC issues
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CASE STUDIES

Project Spotlight: Backyard Getaways Inc (2011)

Rather than having a blank canvas from which to build the ultimate outdoor escape, Backyard Getaways Inc., a pool, spa and landscape design/build firm in Brampton, Ont., was asked by their client to perform a complete pool and backyard renovation, and they...
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REPORTS

Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo

Success was in the cards for the 2011 edition of the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo, organized by the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) and held Dec. 5-8. For the first time in years, weather was hardly a factor and a new venue, the...
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TECHNOLOGY

How to make money when accessorizing pools this summer
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PRODUCTS

CR2® Corrosion-Resistant Check Valve
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NEWS

PHTA grant commemorates Dr. R. Neil Lowry’s global contributions

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) has created a $5,000 grant in honor of Dr. R. Neil Lowry, a well-known educator and consultant in the North American pool and spa industry, and a long-time member of PHTA and the Recreational Water Quality Committee (RWQC).+ Read More

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