After learning that the University of Victoria would be closing its McKinnon Pool, the community has rallied to support keeping it open and to urge the university to reconsider its decision. Last month, the community was informed that the pool—which is in need of $1.5M in repairs—would close by September 15th. Former Olympic swimmer Wayne Kelly initiated an online petition to save the pool, which caught the attention of Victoria Times Colonist editor and publisher Dave Obee, who offered to help launch a fundraiser to raise the $1.5M. CBC reports that Obee contacted UVic to confirm that the funds, if raised, would guarantee the pool’s continued operation, but did not receive a response.
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