It is the last day of the semester for public and Catholic school students in Toronto and coincides with the full reopening of the city's outdoor swimming pools.

Mayor John Tory will officially open the city's outdoor pools at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

The splash pads are also scheduled to reopen on Thursday, while the indoor swimming pools are open year-round in the city, although hours vary by location.

Many municipalities across the province are dealing with a lifeguard shortage this season, after COVID-19 measures halted certification and recertification programs.

Earlier this week, the city's community recreation manager said there would be no impact on service quality, as the city has recently hired 80 percent of the needed lifeguards.

Last week, the city had to cancel 169 swimming lessons due to a shortage of available lifeguards. However, officials said the lifeguard shortage will not affect staff at any pools or beaches and will not impact their opening schedules.

Meanwhile, the City of Toronto said that the Donald D. Summerville Pool at Woodbine Beach, a popular summer landmark featuring a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool, will not be open to the public until next month, as workers discovered liner damage caused by winter weather.

Staff hope the smaller 25-meter section of the pool will be ready by the end of July, but repairs to the 50-meter swimming section likely will not be completed until 2023. Officials say repairs at the Donald D. Summerville Pool will not affect change rooms or food vendors.

Editor: Dima Abu Khair