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Using the right vegetation is vital to a balanced natural swimming pool

June 1, 2014

Planting in natural swimming pools (NSPs) is not only pleasing, but also plays an important function in the water’s ecological balance. In particular, planting native species is recommended as they are suited to the climate and are generally more robust than non-native specimens. Further, nature should be used as a model, putting together groups of seven, eight or even...

Canadian hot tub sales expected to increase in 2014

May 22, 2014

Although hot tub production fell by nearly four per cent in 2013 compared to the total number manufactured in 2012, the industry is projecting a five to seven per cent increase in sales this year.

Swimming Canada inks multi-year partnership with RBC Insurance

May 22, 2014

To raise awareness about the importance of swimming as a lifelong skill, Swimming Canada and RBC Insurance have agreed to a multi-year partnership in the effort to teach every Canadian child how to swim.

Environment Canada forecasts slow, but steady start to summer

May 22, 2014

Although Environment Canada’s official summer weather outlook is still pending, early forecasts say temperatures in June will be cooler than average.

Swim to Survive program kicks off in Nova Scotia

May 22, 2014

The Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive program is now being offered to Grade 3 students in Nova Scotia, with St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Sydney Mines the first to participate.

ProSlide sees success with waterslide launch system

May 22, 2014

ProSlide Technology Inc., a designer/manufacturer of water rides in Ottawa, is set to install 25 of its SkyBOX launch systems this year, representing a 40 per cent increase since its introduction in 2010.

Empex helps redesign waterpark at hotel resort in Greece

May 8, 2014

The Cronwell Platamon Resort in Greece recently introduced a redesigned children’s water play area using waterpark equipment from Toronto-based Empex Watertoys.

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Using the right vegetation is vital to a balanced natural swimming pool

Canadian hot tub sales expected to increase in 2014

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Environment Canada forecasts slow, but steady start to summer

Swim to Survive program kicks off in Nova Scotia

ProSlide sees success with waterslide launch system

Empex helps redesign waterpark at hotel resort in Greece

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ProSlide sees success with waterslide launch system

Empex helps redesign waterpark at hotel resort in Greece

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