Saturday, April 19, 2025
FCM Elects New Board of Directors
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) members elected a new president and Board of Directors during its first-ever virtual annual general meeting. “Local governments across the…
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Data for Life—Clean Water Starts with Access to Data
As governments across Canada and around the world rally to address the coronavirus pandemic and the economic catastrophe it has unleashed, there is a slower-burning…
Federal Government Announces Next Steps to Achieve Zero Plastic Waste by 2030
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced the next steps in the Government of Canada’s plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030.…
Foresight and WaterSMART Acquire waterNEXT
The Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre and WaterSMART Solutions Ltd. have announced the acquisition of waterNEXT Innovations Inc., Canada’s Water Accelerator. “Canada is a hub for cleantech…
Government of Canada Invests in Equipment to Respond to Environmental Spills
Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond…
U of G Researcher Receives Funding to Measure COVID-19 Levels in Local Wastewater
A University of Guelph researcher has received $50,000 in federal funding to use wastewater to detect a new wave of COVID-19 infections before it happens.…
Tracking Cancelled and Postponed Industry Events
Water Canada’s team is tracking industry events across the country that are being cancelled, postponed, or moved online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Setting a New Management Standard for Stormwater Systems
Stormwater systems are a critical component of community infrastructure, but managing them is not always a straight forward exercise. In 2020, the CSA Group started…
SDTC to Provide Funding for Nine Small Businesses
Nine small business will be receiving funding and support from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), according to a $24.8-million announcement was made by Innovation, Science, and…
E2metrix Receives Investment from Government of Canada
Quebec-based E2metrix has received an investment of over $4.5-million to help mining operations recycle wastewater and operate in a more sustainable way. “We are going…
Youth Leading Innovation—Reflections on Five Years of AquaHacking Challenges
In the five years since the launch of the AquaHacking Challenge, remarkable shifts in the tech-engagement and water sector landscapes have taken place. Before, the…
Proposed Partnership to Develop Masters Program for Hydro Professionals
The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) announced a proposed partnership with the University of Toronto (UofT) to establish a Masters Program designed to develop the next…
Outdoor Watering Restrictions Only Work in Hottest, Driest Weather: Study
Municipal bylaws that restrict outdoor watering every summer effectively reduce consumption only during particularly hot, dry periods, according to a new study. Researchers at the University…
Federal Government Launches Public Engagement on Aquaculture Act
The next phase of the Government of Canada’s public engagement on the first-ever Aquaculture Act has been launched by Bernadette Jordan, the minister of fisheries,…
Catherine Grenier to Join Nature Conservancy of Canada as New President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced that Catherine Grenier has been unanimously chosen as the organization’s next president and…
Report Gives Canada “C” Grade on Flood Preparedness
Canada’s provinces and territories received a grade of C on flood preparedness in a new report. The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University…
RBC Announces Partners for RBC Tech for Nature Program
RBC has announced its updated roster of partners for the RBC Tech for Nature program. Swim Drink Fish—an organization that envisions a world with swimmable,…
Minister Jordan Recognizes Importance of Growing Canada’s Blue Economy
The Government of Canada recognizes that, as our economy starts to open up, it will be more important than ever to chart a course to…
Aquatic Informatics Joins Danaher’s Water Quality Platform
Aquatic Informatics Inc. has been acquired by Danaher’s Water Quality platform from XPV Water Partners. “I am thrilled to welcome Ed Quilty and the Aquatic…
Op-Ed: Something a Little Different
You may have noticed a small but important change when you picked up the July/August issue of Water Canada. It was right there, right on…
Water Sector Needs in a Post-COVID-19 World
The Canadian water sector has proven to be one of the most resilient essential services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Water utilities, both…
Nestlé Sells Pure Life Bottled Water Business to Ice River Springs
Nestlé Canada Inc. has announced an agreement to sell its Nestlé Pure Life bottled water business to Ice River Springs. The sale is contingent on…
Government of Canada Invests in Ocean Science Data
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Bernadette Jordan, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1.2 million to support the…
2020 B.C. AquaHacking Challenge Winners Announced
The Okanagan Basin Water Board and Aqua Forum have announced the winners of the 2020 B.C. AquaHacking Challenge. The two organizations hosted a live event…