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Curious case of hot tub regulations leaves Ontario resort owner in hot water

August 25, 2022

The application of provincial public pool and spa regulations in Ontario seemingly reveal a random pattern, highlighted recently when a Haliburton-based resort had to shut down its private-use hot tubs in response to local health unit orders.

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Here’s why pool professionals swear by the VacDaddy!

Sask. municipal pool reno stalls due to rejected funding

August 25, 2022

The progress on the replacement of the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, has halted due to Federal Government rejecting a request for a grant to fund the project.

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Edmonton pool’s commemorative mural narrates communal history

August 25, 2022

Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool celebrated its centenary in attendance of community volunteers and city officials with an inauguration of a mural reflecting the changes the community went through over a century.

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Edmonton community pool likely to lose lease on life

August 25, 2022

The City of Edmonton plans to permanently close the 65-year-old Scona Pool, which was closed on a temporary basis earlier in June after an equipment failure.

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PHTCC’s executive director resigns

February 23, 2022

Bill Roberton has resigned as executive director of the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) after two-and-a-half years of service.

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Art of Water Tickets on Sale Now

November 1, 2021

Presented by Pool & Spa Marketing, the Art of Water Awards 2021 will recognize Canada’s most talented pool and spa professionals.

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Pleatco names 2021 Perfect PoolGuy & PoolGal

October 27, 2021

After receiving more than 100 entries to its popular contest, Pleatco, recently revealed the winners of the 2021 Perfect PoolGuy and PoolGal search.

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Quebec pool pro wins Lifetime Achievement Award

October 27, 2021

The Pleatco Lifetime Achievement Award, part of the company’s 2021 Perfect PoolGuy & PoolGal contest, has been awarded to Helmut Heckersbruch, founder of Seychelles Pool & Spa in Lachine, Quebec.

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