Monday, April 21, 2025
Below and Beyond
On the surface, the grate is inconspicuous— it doesn’t appear to be any different than all the other sewer grates in the city of Toronto. The…
Wasted Potential
It has been estimated by the U.S. Department of Energy that Americans flush 350 billion kilowatt-hours of energy into sewers each year. This wasted energy…
A Legal Hotbed
Environmental groups are testing the litigation waters in British Columbia to challenge government actions that put the marine environment at risk. Right now, British Columbia…
Water Damage the Leading Cause of Property Claims: Aviva Canada
A record setting amount of more than $190 million in water damage claims were paid out in 2013 by insurance company Aviva Canada. This is…
First Nova Scotia Watershed Assessment, Geodatabase, and Atlas Released
The first ever Nova Scotia Watershed Atlas and geodatabase, which examines the health and stressors of the province’s watersheds, has been released by the Hydrology…
Canada’s Big Problem
First Nations in this country still struggle daily to get what every Canadian expects as a right: clean drinking water and proper sanitation. Numerous international…
Council of the Federation Announces Water Stewardship Award Winners
The Council of the Federation—comprised of Canada’s premiers—announced the winners of the Excellence in Water Stewardship Award on March 18. The awards, which recognize outstanding…
Alberta Water Council Releases Report on Status of Riparian Lands
The Alberta Water Council released a report on March 17 that makes 13 recommendations to more effectively conserve and manage riparian lands in the province.…
Owen Sound to Receive Provincial Funding for Water Projects
Owen Sound, Ontario will receive $1.5 million in provincial funding for three local projects to improve municipal water infrastructure. Ontario Rural Affairs Minister Jeff Leal…
Manitoba to Receive Federal and Provincial Money to Improve Flood Protection
The provincial government and the federal government have promised Manitoba $42 million to improve flood protection measures. The majority of the money will come from…
Canadians Aware of Flood Risks, But Not Protecting Themselves: RBC Survey
According to the seventh annual RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study, three-quarters of Canadians—or 74 per cent—agree that climate change will cause heavy rainstorms, snowfall, and…
British Columbia Poll: Water is More Valuable Than Gas and Oil
Water is our most precious resource, according to more than 90 per cent of British Columbians surveyed for a recently released poll. The Freshwater Insights…
Alberta Approves County’s Application to Flood Recovery Erosion Control Program
An application to the 2013 Flood Recovery Erosion Control Program by Rocky Mountain View County, Alberta has been approved by the provincial government. The county…
WRAIN Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Water Research And Innovation Network (WRAIN) has wrapped up its successful first year. WRAIN is a collaborative effort by industry leaders, economic development professionals,…
Manitoba and the City of Dauphin Partner on Water Projects
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced on March 14 that the province will help cover the costs of a new water metering system in the City…
B.C. Introduces New Water Sustainability Act
On March 11, British Columbia’s Environment Minister, Mary Polak, introduced legislation to update and replace the province’s century-old Water Act. The new Water Sustainability Act…
Risk Managed
Flooded basements. Extended power outages. Watermain breaks. Downtown districts at a standstill. Frozen or submerged transit. Major cities across Canada found themselves dealing with extreme…
Conestoga College Team Wins Water Wise School Competition
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) has announced the winners of Canada’s Most Water Wise School Competition, which challenged students to identify an…
WaterTAP Ontario to Host Water-Tech North America Summit 2014
WaterTAP Ontario has announced it will host the 2014 World Water-Tech North America Summit at Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District on November 12-14, 2014. This is…
IBC Pleased with Alberta Flood Mitigation Investment
The Province of Alberta has earmarked $1.5 billion for flood mitigation and recovery programs over the next three years, garnering approval from the Insurance Bureau…
Work Underway on New Water Treatment Plant for Ontario First Nations Community
The Serpent River First Nation, located midway between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, has started work on a new water treatment plant. The $13.36-million project…
Boring Begins on New Metro Vancouver Water Supply Tunnel
The boring of a new water supply tunnel under the Fraser River began on February 20 in Metro Vancouver. The $240-million Port Mann Water Supply…
Biomethane Production Project Coming to Metro Vancouver Wastewater Treatment Plant
Metro Vancouver will initiate the design of a $13-million biomethane production project at the Lulu Island wastewater treatment plant in Richmond this spring. The project…
Blue City
A recent Canadian report questioned 17 experts about their vision of a water sustainable city: what such a city would look and feel like, emerging…