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It was installing a pool in their own backyard that first led Bert Weir to starting the business. The former school youth worker began selling pool chemicals during the summer months as a bit of a part-time endeavour. “Then people started asking, ‘Can I get a pool from you?’ and it went from there,” he says. Weir says theirs is a family-run business, and he isn’t exaggerating. He and his wife, Virginia, their two sons, Brandon and Brett, as well as their daughter-in-law, Victoria, all work at Live For Today. That great combination, along with the hard work and continued dedication of their long-term employees, has enabled the family to operate two stores on the Island, one in Stratford and the other in Summerside. Live For Today have plenty of pool options to transform your backyard into an oasis, so family and friends can enjoy a leisurely swim. The company sells and installs inground and aboveground pools, including the energy-efficient Radiant Pool, along with all the necessary accessories and chemicals. And, while summer already feels like a distant memory, a hot tub can be enjoyed year-round. After all, there’s something magical about feeling the warmth of the therapeutic jets as the snow gently falls to the ground. Live For Today is the Island’s exclusive dealer of the Canadian- made Hydropool hot tubs. Countless hydrotherapy and lighting features, paired with fragrances, help to create a real spa experience. As a family-run business, Live For Today also support their local community. As well as sponsoring kids’ sports teams, Weir says they participate in Stratford’s annual food drive. As part of their recent grand reopening, the company arranged a dunk-tank fundraiser for the local school playground. “We do it because we appreciate the loyalty of our customers,” says Weir. “We want to give back to the community.” However, it’s their customer service that sets them apart. Before a project even starts, Weir and/or his team will visit the site, and help customers plan where their pool or hot tub will go. “Somebody can pull into a coffee shop and buy a coffee, but they don’t pull in and buy a pool or a hot tub,” Weir says. “It’s a work in progress, and one
A refreshing dip in your own pool on a balmy summer’s day—what more could you wish for? The owners of Live For Today Pools & Spas, Virginia and Bert Weir, have been making dreams like this come true for families since 2006. Live For Today Pools & Spas Words by Amanda Lee Photos by Story Thorburn Photography
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