Aquatic Centre

• Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre

  The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
• Kingston city council votes to enclose local water park, making it a year-round facility

  The Culligan Water Park will see an enclosure built around it, next to the Memorial Centre, enabling it to remain open year-round.

  Canada

  Mar 6
  
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• Summerland pool faces costly repairs after grant request denied

  With the grant money denied, council will now have to decide how much money to invest in repairing the facility, which could be very costly.

  Canada

  Feb 15
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• District of Summerland to consider options after aquatic centre referendum

  The community of Summerland will have to continue to rely on a nearly 50 year old pool facility after a failed referendum to borrow $50 million for a new one.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2023
• Accessibility elevator could be coming to Regina’s Wascana Pool after unanimous vote: executive committee

  Regina councillors debated on the installation of three separate options to provide accessibility to high waterslides at the pool including: a stairlift, a ramp or an elevator.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2023
• Geothermal heating facility on its way to Regina alongside new aquatic centre

  On March 8, 2023, the city unanimously voted to approve a new $160 million aquatic centre to be built at the current Lawson Pool site.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2023
• Regina mayor delivers state of the city address with focus on downtown revitalization

  Many Regina business leaders were in attendance Thursday to hear from Mayor Sandra Masters about the current state of Regina, including past city failures and future projects.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
• Catalyst committee 707-page report met with mixed reactions from Regina residents, councillors

  At Regina city hall Wednesday, there was a buzz of excitement about potential projects, but also notes of concern regarding catalyst committee timelines and recommendations.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
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• Regina catalyst committee calls for quick movement on projects citing inflation

  A report regarding large-scale recreation and culture facilities will be submitted to the City of Regina showing the average cost of projects will go up in the coming years.

  Economy

  Feb 28, 2023
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• Okanagan lifeguard shortage hindering summer plans for some

  This is the first summer since 2019 where public health restrictions aren’t in place, but a lack of swimming instructors may further keep kids from learning to swim.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 22, 2022