Monday, April 21, 2025
Tracking Data
It’s a tough question to answer, even for those who work in freshwater. What indicators do you use to measure freshwater health? Even more, how…
New Brunswick Village to Receive $6 Million in Funding for Wastewater System Extension
On July 16, the Village of Neguac, New Brunswick announced the installation of a $6-million wastewater collection system extension under the Small Communities Fund. With…
Kennetcook Wastewater Project Approved
On July 16, the Department of Environment authorized a request from Atlantic Industrial Services (ASI) to begin the treatment and disposal of 20-million litres of…
Charlottetown Moves Forward with Water Meter Program
The City of Charlottetown took another step forward with its Residential Water Meter Installation Program on July 13 by awarding the $1.2-million project contract to…
Campbell River Announces Updated Water Supply Plan
The City of Campbell River, British Columbia unveiled updated plans for its new water supply project on July 16. The project now includes a water…
Rural Water System Upgrades Announced in Manitoba
Several public officials were on hand to officially announce upcoming improvements to the South Central District Water Co-op in Southwest Manitoba on July 7. Both…
PEI Moving Forward with Provincial Water Act
Prince Edward Island is calling for the public’s input into the creation of a Water Act, according to a July 8 announcement from Minister of…
Federal Government Developing Phosphorus Reduction Targets in Lake Erie
On July 9, federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced the launch of public consultations on the recommended phosphorus reduction targets for Lake Erie. The development…
B.C. Adds New Invasive Mussels Protection Measures
Columbia Basin Trust, with the help of $360,000 in new funding, announced on July 10 that it will double the number of mobile decontamination units…
Moving Forward
Canada’s water is among the safest in the world. This level of assurance has been achieved through quality analysis, but there is much more to…
Raising the Bar
One of the most significant barriers to the advancement of wastewater technologies has been accessing municipal wastewater treatment plants in order to test innovations in…
Canadian River Institute Awarded $2.8 Million Research Grant
On June 26, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council (NSERC) awarded Allen Curry of the Canadian Rivers Institute $2.8 million to conduct an aquatic ecosystems…
Wastewater System Upgrades for Fredericton Total Almost $1.8 Million
Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman announced on June 26 that nearly $1.8 million will be invested in upgrades to two essential wastewater…
Kawartha Lakes Celebrates North West Trunk Project Completion
Kawartha Lakes residents and businesses celebrated the completion of the North West Trunk Project on June 25. With funding from the governments of Canada, Ontario,…
Eight Canadian Water Leaders Honoured at 2015 Water’s Next Awards
The winners of the 2015 Water’s Next awards were announced last night at a gala dinner hosted at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, British…
Ottawa Contributes to New Brunswick Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades
On June 29, the Government of Canada announced more than $200,000 in funding towards wastewater infrastructure upgrades in two New Brunswick communities. The Village of…
Ontario and Alberta Join Lake Friendly Accord
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff, and Rick Gamble, chair of the South Basin Mayors and Reeves, announced on June 23 that Alberta…
SFU Announces Pacific Water Research Centre
Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Environment will announce the creation of the new Pacific Water Research Centre (PWRC) at two water events this week. Dean…
New Report Highlights Water Priorities for Sustainable and Resilient Communities in Canada
The 2015 Canadian Municipal Water Priorities report released on June 24 will lead the national discussion on what municipalities need, want, and can address in order to…
BC Environment Minister Addresses Water Sustainability Act in Letter
On June 16, British Columbia Environment Minister Mary Polak released a letter detailing several features of the province’s upcoming Water Sustainability Act, including protection against…
Federal Government Announces Major Investment in Trent-Severn Waterway
The Trent-Severn Waterway, a canal route spanning Southern Ontario and Canada’s largest national historic site, will receive infrastructure investments totaling upwards of $285 million. An…
P.E.I. Announces Endorsement of Provincial Watershed Strategy
The Province of Prince Edward Island announced its endorsement of the P.E.I. Watershed Strategy on June 17. The program will ensure meaningful watershed enhancements and…
2015 Canadian Water Summit Media Advisory
The 6th annual Canadian Water Summit, taking place June 25 in Vancouver, will explore the energy of water through technology hubs, public attitudes toward water,…
Completion of Saskatchewan Regional Water Pipeline Celebrated
On June 12, provincial Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter joined officials from the Saskatchewan Landing Regional Water Pipeline Utility (SLRWPU) to celebrate the completion of…