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Boiling Points
Montreal taps were running a tad muddy after a pump at one of the city’s six water treatment plants malfunctioned in May. But a rapidly…
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B.C. Invests in Flood Mitigation in West Kelowna
The District of West Kelowna has submitted an application to British Columbia’s Flood Protection Program (FPP) for $510,000 worth of flood mitigation works at McDougall…
Saskatchewan Invests in M1 Canal Rehabilitation
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency has announced funding to rehabilitate part of the M1 Canal, which extends from Lake Diefenbaker to Broderick Reservoir, near Outlook. The…
Officials Closely Monitor Slocan River Jet Fuel Spill
Officials are operating with caution around a tanker truck that crashed in Central Kootenay, British Columbia, spilling 35,000 litres of jet fuel. The accident forced…
IJC Presents Flooding Study Recommendations
The International Joint Commission (IJC) has released recommendations for a plan of study (PDF) for flooding tendencies in the Lake Champlain Richelieu River basin. The…
The Name of the Game is Drought
Facing drought is a growing necessity. In the United States, drought ranks second or third of natural disasters, depending on the year, in terms of…
Alberta Premier Redford Discusses Flooding Concerns with Insurers
“The water may have receded in Southern Alberta, but life is anything but back to normal in the affected communities. The focus now is on…
Consultant Stresses Need for Municipalities to Plan for Extreme Weather
A July 23 release from environmental engineering firm XCG Consulting suggests that the violent flooding seen in Toronto in early July could have been much…
Regina Calls Wastewater Facility Referendum
Following months of debate and public dissatisfaction, Regina’s city council has voted to hold a referendum on its plan for building a new waste water…
B.C. First Nation Community Opens Treatment Facility
Members of the Toquaht Nation in Macoah celebrated the opening of a new water treatment facility July 20. The project came to fruition through $2.1…
Alberta Town Promised New Water Treatment System
The Government of Alberta is continuing its efforts to rebuild areas of the province affected by last month’s extensive flooding. On July 22, Associate Minister…
Imagine H2O Announces Scientific Advisory Council Members
Imagine H2O has announced the names of 10 water industry executives and leading researchers who will serve as founding members of the organization’s scientific advisory…
Power Play
Water makes a significant contribution to Canada’s electricity needs. But the water-energy story is more complicated than the provision of hydropower. At the community level,…
Newfoundland Town Receives Small-Scale Water Treatment System
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador have collaborated with the Town of Wabana to invest $370,000 into local drinking water infrastructure. The money will go…
Saskatchewan Announces Lower Qu’Appelle River Watershed Plan
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) has announced over $90,000 in funding to the Lower Qu’Appelle Watershed Stewards to help implement the Lower Qu’Appelle River…
Alberta Announces New Flood-Mapping Standards, Rules
Alberta has identified areas at high-risk of future flooding, and will use the information to shape future development in the province. Areas at high risk…
B.C. Could Be a Global Leader in Freshwater Protection: Report
A new report published by the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia and the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance at the University of Victoria says…
Interview: Joel Wood on the State of Canada’s Water Quality
The Fraser Institute has released a new, independent report on the state of Canada’s freshwater resources. Canadian Environmental Indicators: Water takes a look at how…
Squamish Institutes Summer Water-Use Bylaws
Squamish, British Columbia has instituted strict outdoor water use bylaws in an effort to curb use during the summer months. Increased water use results in…
Environment Canada, WSA Come to Agreement on Flooding Issue
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, Environment Canada, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have come to an agreement concerning future flooding issues that affect…
Coca-Cola and WWF Expand Water Sustainability Partnership
With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, the Coca-Cola Company is looking to substantially enhance its sustainability through a series of ambitious environmental goals.…
Victoria Wastewater Treatment Project Moving Forward
Victoria, British Columbia is progressing with its McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Victoria Harbour Crossing, and Marine Outfall project. Three teams have been shortlisted to…
Toronto Pounded by Record-Setting Rainfall
Toronto is still in recovery mode after being drenched by record-setting rainfalls last Monday evening. The thunderstorm began towards the end of the work day,…
Harper Shuffles Cabinet; Names New Environment Minister
Prime Minister Stephen Harper updated his cabinet today, announcing the changes on his Twitter feed. There have been some significant shifts in several ministries under…