Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Canadian Hydrogeologist John Cherry Wins Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Hydrogeologist John Anthony Cherry was awarded this year’s Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize during Singapore’s World Water Week. The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize honours…
Using Tundra Wetlands to Treat Municipal Wastewater in Canada’s Far North
The treatment of municipal wastewaters in small northern communities across Canada can be challenging because of harsh climatic conditions, difficult logistical and operational circumstances, competing…
Ontario Moves to Track Water Usage in Large Buildings
Ontario is pushing to get to large building owners measure and track water usage. The Ontario Ministry of Energy has made a proposal that requires…
World Energy Council Make Recommendations To Manage Water-Energy Nexus
Following the United Nations projection that there could be a 40 per cent shortfall of water availability globally by 2030, the World Energy Council has…
Tsawwassen First Nation Host Grand Opening of Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Tsawwassen First Nation in British Columbia hosted a grand opening event for its $27 million new wastewater treatment plant this week. The infrastructure project…
Fertilizer Applied to Fields Today Will Pollute Water For Decades
Dangerous nitrate levels in drinking water could persist for decades, increasing the risk for blue baby syndrome and other serious health concerns, according to a…
Mackenzie DataStream: Channelling Community-Based Monitoring in the Northwest Territories
If you talk to anyone who thinks seriously about water, the conversation will at some point turn to the need for evidence-based decision making. If…
Clearford Water Systems Wins Award For Innovative Financing Model
Clearford Water Systems Inc. has won the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association’s 2016 Corporate Innovation Award, at OOWA’s 17th Annual Conference held in Kingston last week.…
Warm Winter Could Lead to Floods and Fires in Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan climate change expert, John Pomeroy, says that Saskatchewan is vulnerable to extreme weather events, including floods and wildfires, after an unseasonably warm…
City of Mississauga’s New Stormwater Charge To Appear on Bills in March
The City of Mississauga’s new stormwater levy will begin to appear on Region of Peel water bills for Mississauga properties in March. The stormwater charge…
Combining Western and Traditional Knowledge in the Northwest Territories
People living in the North are observing changes in the environment. They have questions about the health of northern ecosystems due to the effects of…
British Columbia’s Water Sustainability Act Comes Into Effect
On February 29, 2016, the government of British Columbia brought the new Water Sustainability Act into force along with a first phase of regulations. The Water Sustainability…
Canadian Neighbourhood Takes Gold for World’s Best Tap Water
A small neighbourhood in Abbotsford, B.C. has the best municipal tap water in world. Clearbrook won gold at the annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting in…
B.C. Supreme Court Rules to Remove Site C Protestors
The movement to stop the development of a hydroelectric dam in northeastern British Columbia has hit a roadblock, as the Supreme Court of British Columbia…
Government of New Brunswick Begins Water Strategy Engagement
The Government of New Brunswick has invited the public, stakeholders, and First Nations to provide input and to participate in public meetings to gather perspectives…
Actual Media Announces Nick Reid as New Managing Partner
Todd Latham, president of Actual Media Inc., is proud to announce that Nick Reid has joined the firm as a shareholder and managing partner. Nick…
Alberta Innovates/SDTC Launch Joint Call for Expressions of Interest for Water Technology Projects
Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES) and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) have launched a joint call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Water…
Greater Sudbury Receives $2.3-million Grant For Watershed Studies
The City of Greater Sudbury has received a $2.3 million boost from the province to better protect its vast water resources and preserve the natural…
New Online Tool Helps Toronto Residents Track Water Use
Tracking water usage just got easier for Toronto residents. The city has launched MyWaterToronto, an online tool that enables customers to view their water use…
Ontario First Nations Take Water Plight to the United Nations
Three northwestern Ontario First Nations have taken their plight for safe drinking water to an international authority. Representatives from Grassy Narrows, Shoal Lake 40, and…
National Survey Shows that Two-Thirds of Canadians Believe They Are Covered for Flood Protection
A new national survey of home owners shows that two-thirds of Canadians believe that flood protection is included in their home insurance plans. The survey, conducted…
Calgary Study Sparks Fluoride Drinking Water Debate
The City of Calgary’s fluoride debate erupted again this week following the release of a study published on Wednesday in the journal Community Dentistry and…
Researchers Develop New Tool To Assess Aging Water Infrastructure For Small Communities
UBC researchers have developed a tool that is designed to help small to medium-sized cities and towns address the challenges posed by aging drinking water…
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Makes Recommendations For the 2016 Federal Budget
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released its 2016 Federal Budget submission this week, proposing solutions and a strong partnership with the federal government to…