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03/06/2026

"The City of North Vancouver will soon have one of Metro Vancouver’s largest and most modern community and recreation centres, with the long-awaited new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre scheduled to open to the public in late July 2026."

The City of North Vancouver's long-awaited new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre will open to the public in late July 2026.

02/26/2026

More evidence there is strong demand for more aquatic facilities!

"The unveiling of the Mundy Park Pool in Coquitlam brought in six times more swimmers than the city anticipated."

The unveiling of the Mundy Park Pool in Coquitlam brought in six times more swimmers than the city anticipated for the inaugural year

02/23/2026

Consultant says aquatic centre should be added to city’s recreation complex in Port Moody.

Architect recommends adding facility to the city's existing recreation complex, but it would also require an underground parking garage

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from LIT!

02/04/2026

The City of Burnaby has 3 new Recreation Centres in various stages of construction, two of which will have new pools. Exciting developments in Burnaby!

02/02/2026

01/29/2026

At present, White Rock does not offer aquatic recreation, as the city does not have a pool.

The City of White Rock is undertaking an Aquatics Needs Assessment & Feasibility Study to better understand current and future community needs related to aquatic recreation.

The survey closes on Friday, February 20, 2026. Click below to contribute to the survey!

Help Shape the Future of Aquatic Services in White Rock The City of White Rock is undertaking an Aquatics Needs Assessment & Feasibility Study to better understand current and future community needs related to aquatic recreation. This study will explore how aquatic

01/28/2026

Spring registration is now open on our web site! Richmond courses will open on February 17th but classes are now listed and you can waitlist yourself for them.

https://firstaidtrainingcourses.ca/

01/22/2026

❄️ Ice safety reminder ❄️

No ice is completely safe. If you’re heading out, follow the minimum guideline of 10 cm (4 inches) of clear, hard ice for walking, skating, or fishing, and check ice thickness in multiple locations.

Stay safe this winter. Visit https://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/watersmart-education/ for more Ice Smart tips.

01/13/2026

Last month, Maple Ridge City Council approved preliminary concepts prepared by Vancouver-based architectural firm HCMA and City of Maple Ridge staff for a series of new community and recreational facilities. City staff have now been directed to advance the projects into detailed design and planning.

Under the plan, Hammond Community Park will be completely reconfigured. The largest baseball field on the east side of the park will be redeveloped into a new 122,000 sq. ft., two-storey community centre, anchored by a 65,000 sq. ft. aquatic centre.

Maple Ridge Golf Course will be transformed into a public park with outdoor recreational uses, as part of a broader new aquatic centre plan.

01/07/2026

Starting the year with purpose? Help build a more supportive aquatic workforce by participating in the Critical Incident Prevalence and Impact Study.

This landmark international effort is shaping how the aquatics industry supports staff after critical events. Whether or not you’ve been involved in a rescue or traumatic event, your insight is essential.

Complete the survey 👉 hovqr.to/f4173427

12/31/2025

Wishing you a happy new year from all of us at LIT. Our office will be closed starting at 3:00 PM today and all day tomorrow, Thursday, January 1 but we'll be back on Friday, January 2! See you next year!