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CTV News
34 minutes ago
- Business
- CTV News
Lawson Pool replacement will cost an additional $40 million: city report
WATCH: A new report shows the replacement for the Lawson Aquatic Centre's pool will now cost $281 million, up $40 million from just months ago.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Roughly 5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of at least 9 children
The CPSC says the compression straps surrounding the pools could be used as footholds for unsupervised children to climb in. About 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled by their manufacturers due to concerns that the pools' compression straps could allow children to climb in unsupervised and potentially drown, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled above-ground pools are typically 48 inches or taller and have compression straps wrapped around the outside of the pool's supporting poles to help provide more support and stability to the pool walls. The specific recalled pools, which are listed on the CPSC website, have been sold by stores like Walmart, Target, Sears, Lowe's, Toys 'R' Us, Costco and Amazon since 2002. The pools were manufactured in China and range in price between about $400 to over $1,000, depending on the size. The CPSC said in a press release Monday that these compression straps can turn into a foothold for children, granting them access to the water even if the ladder to the pool is removed. The agency believes nine children, between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old, drowned in the above-ground pools between 2007 and 2022 across five states, because the victims used the compression straps to climb in. The CPSC noted there were three other reported incidents in 2011 and 2012, where the children were known to have previously used the compression straps to climb into the pools. Owners of these pools can contact the manufacturers, Bestway Inc., Intex Recreation Corp. or Polygroup North America Inc., to request a free repair kit, which includes a rope that can go around the vertical support poles at the ground level, in place of the compression strap, the CPSC said. (Remember to set up the repair rope first before removing the original compression strap from the pool.) Not all above-ground pools have this risk. Those same three companies have other models with strap configurations that run behind the poles, which does not make it possible for a child to turn it into a step. These pools are not part of the recall. The CPSC's annual drowning report, which was published on July 11, recommends that parents appoint a 'water watcher' to supervise children in or around pools. It's also important that younger children be taught how to swim; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parent-and-child swimming classes start when the child is 1, while children can receive more formal individual swimming classes once they turn 4 years old. The CPSC also advises parents and guardians to take CPR classes, which are available through in-person or online programs.
CBC
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- CBC
Pool at Whitehorse's Canada Games Centre to close for 10 weeks
The pool at Whitehorse's Canada Games Centre typically closes for a few weeks every summer, for routine maintenance. But this year, the closure will be significantly longer as the City of Whitehorse plans some more extensive work that needs to be done. The facility could be closed for up to 10 weeks, starting in early August. "The facility was constructed in 2001, and between then and now there's really not been an extensive shutdown and opportunity to review and fully, correctly repair any of the equipment," said Jonathan Stollery, property manager for the city. "So, similar to driving your car for an extended period of time, it just really needs some love." Stollery said most of the work will be focused on upgrading the HVAC system throughout the pool facility and installing some new duct work. That means draining the pool and erecting some scaffolding on the pool's bottom crews to work off of. He says the work should extend the life of the facility for another 10 to 20 years. "There isn't an overall issue with the building, but to increase some of the energy upgrades and essentially change the oil in the car example, if you will, this is one of the critical steps that needs to be taken," he said. The pool will close to the public around Aug. 8 and is expected to reopen in late October, but Stollery said it's possible the closure won't be that long. "If there's any chance of turning the facility over to the public sooner, we will definitely take a run at doing that, appreciating how many people love this space and use it," he said.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Bossier City man dies after being found unresponsive in Shreveport lodge pool
The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has identified a Bossier City man who was found unresponsive in the Shreveport Elks Lodge pool Sunday, July 20. According to the coroner's office, Michael McMillon, 61, was in the pool at the lodge in the 300 block of East Preston Avenue with family members when EMS was dispatched because McMillon was unresponsive. He was transported to WK Pierremont Health Center emergency room just before 1:30 p.m. and was pronounced dead at 2:24 p.m. According to the coroner's office, the manner and cause of death is still pending autopsy and toxicology results. More: Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Louisiana snakes, rodents on traps at restaurants Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Bossier City man dies, found unresponsive in Shreveport Elks Lodge pool Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Urgent recall for 5 million above ground pools
By Published: Updated: The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that when wrapped around the pool, the straps can create a foothold, allowing young children to climb in even when the ladder has been removed. The affected Bestway and Coleman models were sold between 2008 and 2024. Select Intex models purchased between 2002 and 2012, and Polygroup above-ground pools, which were sold between 2006 and 2025. CPSC investigators say the design flaw has been linked to the deaths of nine children, ages 22 months to 3 years, between 2007 and 2022. At least three additional incidents were reported in 2011 and 2012 in which children gained access to the pools. All of the pools range from $400 to over $1,000, and were sold at various retailers like Target, Lowe's, Sam's Club, Costco and Big Lots. For maximum safety, the CSPC suggests adults insure children cannot access the pool unattended or keep the pool drained until the kit is installed. The above-ground pools join a small string of summer essentials that have been recalled this year. Ready-to-eat chicken sausages that can be found at barbecues were recalled this month over fears of throat lacerations . The sausages were sold at Walmart and other retailers in 26 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. As of now, no injuries have been reported. The Endless Pools company also issued a massive recall on Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers due to drowning and entrapment hazards. Each affected cover could potentially leave a gap of over 4.5 inches between the cover roller and pool surface when incorrectly installed, which could be hazardous for young children. Some of the highest recalls of the year so far have been for automobiles, including one for 850,000 Ford vehicles in the US . The recent recall was made due to the potential failure of low-pressure fuel pumps, which can cause engine stalls.
