Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Drought Conditions Force Water Restrictions in Merritt
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has notified the City of Merritt that in spite of recent rain, the Drought Level in…
Williams Lake Issues Water Quality Advisory
The City of Williams Lake in British Columbia has issued a water quality advisory as a result of the levels of manganese in its drinking…
Challenges and Opportunities for First Nations Communities
“We recognize that more work needs to be done. There’s more work beyond eliminating drinking water advisories.” When Nelson Ferguson, acting manager at Indigenous Services…
Funding Announced to Prevent Bridge Washout in Western Newfoundland
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced funding to mitigate the risk of bridge washouts and flooding on provincial highways and roads. “Heavy…
Swim Drink Fish Releases My City Video
Filmmaker Finn O’Hara and poet Tanis Rideout are celebrating our waters with a collaboration of poetry, urban swimming, and the vision of rethinking the way…
Communities Across Newfoundland, Labrador Receive Water Infrastructure Funding
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball announced that $123 million will be invested in 140 community infrastructure projects for all regions in the province through…
Nova Scotia Communities Receive Water Infrastructure Funding
Officials from all three levels of government came together to announce funding to support improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in the municipalities of Antigonish,…
Federal Ministers Educated on Great Lakes Protection
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson, and Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould visited the Canada Centre for Inland…
N.B. Issues Algae Advisory for Saint John River
The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health in New Brunswick is issuing a blue-green algae advisory for the Saint John River between Woodstock…
Federal Funding Supporting 61 Flood Mitigation Projects in Ontario
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale announced over $7.75 million in funding to support work on 61 new projects in Ontario under…
Saskatchewan Issues Blue-Green Algae Advisory
The Water Security Agency and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health are advising the public to avoid swimming in or drinking water where blue-green algae blooms…
SPONSORED: SENTRY Works with United Utilities to Improve the Activated Sludge Process
United Utilities uses the SENTRY monitoring platform to optimize loading capacity and energy efficiency of the Activated Sludge Process. “SENTRY is quick and easy to…
ILCEPP Funding Awarded for 21 Projects Across Canada
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced $5.8 million in Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program funding for 21 projects with Indigenous groups. This…
Funding Announced for Pelly Crossing Water Infrastructure
The governments of Canada and Yukon are providing funding for three local infrastructure projects in Pelly Crossing. The installation of upgrades to the Taraw Water…
Lockeport Receives Funding for Wastewater Disinfection System
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia have announced joint funding for a wastewater disinfection system project in Lockeport. This project involves the installation of…
Northern Rockies Receives Wastewater Infrastructure Funding
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, is receiving $10 million to invest in modern, efficient infrastructure that supports…
Ontario issues statement on recycling review
Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek issued a statement the report on how the province can better manage recycling and plastic waste. David…
Nova Scotia issues tidal energy permit
Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy and Mines has issued a licence to Sustainable Marine Energy Canada for a tidal electricity project. The 1.26-megawatt marine renewable…
WCWC Launches Drinking Water Course for First Nations Communities
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has launched a new drinking water course for First Nations communities through a partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak and the…
Town of Hantsport, N.S. Receives Financial Support to Upgrade Water and Sewer Systems
The Town of Hantsport in Nova Scotia is upgrading its water and sewer system with support from the federal and provincial governments. “Investing in high-quality…
Town of Holyrood, N.L. Develops Waterfront to Boost Tourism
The Town of Holyrood in Newfoundland and Labrador is making significant improvements to its waterfront by improving the aesthetics, utility, and functionality of the boardwalk…
Predictive Model Forecasts Rainfall to Support Irrigation Decisions
A predictive model that combines information about plant physiology, real-time soil conditions, and weather forecasts can help make more informed decisions about when and how…
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Receive Funding to Improve Drinking Water Quality
The Government of Canada is working with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte to improve access to safe, clean drinking water in the community.…
Canada and Ontario Help Farmers Improve Water Quality
The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping more farmers take action to boost water quality in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds.…