The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) announced the creation of Circular Great Lakes, a regional initiative focused initially on keeping valuable plastic materials out of…
The Ocean Startup Project has launched its second Ocean Startup Challenge. Up from last year’s $350,000 in prize money, the 2021 edition of the competition…
North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) and the Capital Regional District (CRD) have released the Salt Spring Island Water Optimization Report. The Government of BC provided…
A University of Guelph (U of G) research team monitoring wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 is now searching for variants. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge is working with a team…
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, has provided an update on the Government of Canada’s commitment to end all long-term drinking water advisories on public…
As spring nears, two University of Toronto researchers have found that the salt spread on roads and sidewalks in the Greater Toronto Area during the wintertime remains…
The Ontario government is making changes to the province’s water taking program. The changes will include new rules that will give municipalities more direct input…
The Manitoba government is investing nearly $50 million in water and wastewater services projects under the Manitoba Restart Program to protect communities and create jobs.…
The Government of Canada is investing in research to better inform the protection of our oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways. Bernadette Jordan—the minister of fisheries,…
Numbers and data models are commonplace when it comes to the science of climate change, but adding music to the mix could be the secret…
A multidisciplinary research team from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been awarded $289,000 for a project to develop water security solutions. The water security…
Joint funding has been announced for the rehabilitation of the Weigel Stormwater Management Drain in Woolwich, Ontario. “Investments in […] stormwater infrastructure are essential in…
Funding has been announced for clean water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements in 37 First Nation communities across Ontario. “Clean drinking water and proper wastewater…
New research from UBC Okanagan suggests a systematic approach to forest and water supply research may yield an improved assessment and understanding of connections between…
Living Lakes Canada has officially announced the launch of the Columbia Basin Water Hub. The Columbia Basin Water Hub is an initiative that was started by…
The inability to recognize the value of water is the main cause of water waste and misuse, according to the United Nations World Water Development…
The Ontario government is investing more than $12 million in a new initiative to detect COVID-19 in wastewater. The province is partnering with 13 academic…
Sedaru Inc.—a provider of water utility management software—has been acquired by Vancouver-based Aquatic Informatics. Sedaru will also join Danaher’s Water Quality platform. “I am pleased…
Melting glaciers, drier weather, and diminished stream flows are signs that the global climate crisis is affecting freshwater resources in the Canadian Columbia River Basin.…
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising the that unprecedented high water levels are expected across the territory this spring, which will increase…
Funding has been announced for improvements to Belleville’s Cannifton Stormwater Pumping Station. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital to building healthy and resilient communities,”…
Mitch Weegman has been hired as the Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). Weegman,…
Climate change is leading to poorer water quality in Lake Erie, according to a new study led by University of Guelph researchers. More frequent extreme…
Metro Vancouver and FortisBC Energy Inc. will be showcasing a new facility that aims to recover more energy from liquid wastewater treatment. The new Lulu…