Friday, April 18, 2025
BC Hydro begins reservoir filling for Site C project
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — BC Hydro has started filling the Site C reservoir, marking one of the final phases in the construction of the…
Ontario government invests $5.77M in water infrastructure for Gananoque housing
The Ontario government is investing $5,771,984 to enhance water infrastructure in the Town of Gananoque, facilitating the construction of over 400 new homes. This funding…
Manitoba sets first-ever nutrient targets to protect Lake Winnipeg
The Manitoba government has announced the establishment of formal nutrient targets aimed at safeguarding the province’s lakes and rivers, marking a significant milestone in water…
Alberta launches study for new reservoir to combat drought
The Alberta government has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study for a new reservoir on the Red Deer River near Ardley, east of Red…
Calgary enforces Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions amid ongoing drought
As of Monday, August 26, Calgary has escalated to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions, the most severe level, in response to ongoing drought conditions. This…
67,000 rolls for National Toilet Paper Day
In celebration of National Toilet Paper Day, Bunzl Canada has launched a new initiative under its BUNZL FOR BETTER program, making a significant donation to…
B.C. communities to benefit from $7.6M in water infrastructure upgrades
Four communities across British Columbia are set to receive significant upgrades to their water infrastructure, thanks to a combined investment of over $7.6 million from…
Bridgewater secures $69.4M for climate-resilient infrastructure
The town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia is set to receive a significant boost in its fight against the impacts of climate change, thanks to…
Pictou invests in coastal protection and stormwater infrastructure upgrades
The Town of Pictou is set to bolster its coastal protection and stormwater infrastructure, thanks to a significant investment from the Province of Nova Scotia.…
Kwikwetlem First Nation and Coquitlam Partner on $19.9 Million Flood Mitigation Program
Coquitlam, BC, Aug. 15, 2024 — A new flood mitigation program is set to bring significant improvements to the Lower Mainland as Kwikwetlem First Nation…
City of Vancouver secures data monitoring software for sewer and drainage systems
The City of Vancouver has awarded a three-year contract for real-time data monitoring software to infinitii ai inc., following a competitive bid process. This contract…
Water Canada Awards 2024 recognizes significant advancements and leaders in water sector
Water Canada celebrated the country’s most innovative water projects, policies, technologies, and leaders at the Water Canada Awards on August 13, hosted by Actual Media’s…
Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on…
Federal government invests in New Brunswick’s infrastructure
The federal government has allocated over $24 million to New Brunswick as part of the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first instalment of the…
T’Sou-ke Nation to develop hybrid stormwater system and green space
The T’Sou-ke First Nation in B.C. is set to develop an innovative hybrid stormwater management system and naturalized green space, thanks to a joint investment…
SPONSORED: Pomerleau is Providing Solutions for a Net-Zero Future
Did you know that on average, the equipment required for the construction of a single building generates at least 455 tons of CO2e? That is…
IWA World Water Congress 2024 honours global water leaders
The 2024 IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition kicked off in Toronto on August 11 with an inspiring opening ceremony that celebrated excellence in the…
London begins major stormwater projects to combat flooding
Several stormwater management infrastructure projects are planned to begin construction soon this summer helping improve London’s resiliency to severe weather, flooding, and the impacts of…
Key water infrastructure projects launching in Southwest Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is set to invest over $2 million in the design and construction of five critical water infrastructure projects across Southwest…
Ontario Invests $970M in water infrastructure to support housing construction
The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of $970 million to support the construction of more than 500,000 new homes across the province. This…
Critical watermain break continues to affect city-wide water usage
The City of Calgary will remain in Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions for the immediate future as work continues on monitoring and analyzing data collected…
APEGA initiating practice review on City of Calgary following watermain failure
Following the critical watermain failure in Calgary, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is conducting a practice review on the City…
Transforming municipal wastewater facilities into sustainability hubs
Canada has to replace, refurbish or build a sizable proportion of its vital municipal environmental infrastructure to accommodate demands for new housing and meet its…
Water main breaks are rarely due to a single factor, new Concordia research finds
By Patrick Lejtenyi – Concordia Communications An analysis of failures across Canada signals a new way for utilities to assess risks to infrastructure MONTREAL, PQ…