As Summer McIntosh shines, Canada’s aging public pools face a wave of closures | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Donna Spencer
Publication Date: August 12, 2025 - 17:00

As Summer McIntosh shines, Canada’s aging public pools face a wave of closures

August 12, 2025

Finding the next Summer McIntosh and keeping Canadians safe in the water is getting harder as pool closures spread across the country.

Municipalities and universities strapped for cash, and neglecting upkeep on aging pools, now face hefty renovation or rebuild costs — or closure.



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