LIT First Aid & Lifeguard Training

03/18/2026

"Adding a new 50-metre training pool at the MSA Arena site and replacing the existing pools at the Matsqui and Abbotsford recreation centres are among the recommendations in a city report presented on Tuesday (March 10)."

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Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy now enters final stage

03/12/2026

Become a First Aid Instructor! The Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor course is a comprehensive program designed to prepare candidates to teach and evaluate the Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses. Our next Instructor training class starts April 2nd and runs until the 19th. Click below to learn more!

Become a First Aid Instructor with LIT. Our Canadian Red Cross Instructor courses prepares you for a lifelong enjoyment of teaching and learning. Book Now!

03/10/2026

Exciting news! 🎉The new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre will open in summer 2026.

The 188,450-square-foot centre will feature an NHL sized arena (seating for 500), aquatics and wellness spaces, a full-sized gymnasium, a community kitchen, gathering areas, a café, and more -- designed to support health, inclusion, and community connection.

We look forward to welcoming everyone in late July. Stay tuned for more updates!
📰🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/1Xyx50Yrn1V
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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/