Loyalist Township prepares to reopen revamped swimming pool

Just in time for the dog days of summer, the Barr Homes Aquatic Centre in Amherstview is slated for a soft opening on July 20, 2026, some four years after the former aquatic centre shuttered its doors.Jim Hegadorn, mayor of Loyalist Township, described the opening as the return of an important community asset.“When the old pool closed, we heard strongly from residents that it had been very important to them,” said Hegadorn. “It’s a huge boost to the community to have a p