Proposals to move massive volumes of water between river basins in Alberta and to allow its Irrigation Districts to sell water for non-agricultural uses indicate…
Problems with a First Nation sewage-treatment plant could affect the water quality of Shoal Lake, which provides drinking water for the City of Winnipeg, according…
The first research chair in water quality is to be established at the University of Manitoba through a provincial commitment of $1.25 million, the province’s…
To celebrate Earth Day, RBC announced its first Blue Water Project Leadership Grants pool.Grants are available to support projects in Canada, the United States and…
The Canadian Bottled Water Association (CBWA) said this week that it supports the findings of Health Canada and the Minister of Health Tony Clement that…
The Government of Canada announced today it will take action to protect the health of Canadians and the environment from bisphenol A, a chemical found…
To responsibly address the issue of pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water, scientists must know at what concentration these substances impact human health, not simply whether…
The Government of Canada today announced a $330 million two-year investment in a First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan, which builds on its Plan…
Building on a commitment to strengthen international co-operation on pressing water resource issues, the Province of Manitoba will welcome delegates to Winnipeg Aug. 12 to…
Water-quality improvement projects and the development of locally-driven watershed management plans are being supported with more than $330,000 in provincial funds, Manitoba Water Stewardship Minister…
Recognizing that the plumbing products industry is experiencing globalization at an increasingly rapid pace, the Board of Directors of both Canadian Institute of Plumbing and…
A new report released Monday by the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) said more than 1,700 provincial boil water advisories are currently in effect across…
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) announced it has taken steps to remove 13 litre per flush (lph) water closets from the CSA…
The Ontario township of Ramara will receive up to $287,400 for upgrades to the Lagoon City Sewage Treatment Plant from the Government of Canada’s Municipal…
Water professionals will examine the impact of climate change on water supplies during a May 1-2 interactive seminar hosted by the American Water Works Association…
The 15th Annual Conference on the Great Lakes Lawrence River Ecosystem will highlight 50 years of hydroelectric power development and the construction of the St.…
The Polaris Institute today released a new report on bulk water exports called “Turning on Canada’s Tap” prepared by Tony Clarke, executive director of the…
Two water infrastructure projects were unveiled Tuesday that will provide 17 per cent more potable water for the city of Orillia, Ont.Approximately $2.65 million dollars…
Over 50 individuals, companies and organizations are already on board for the Elmvale Water Festival 2008, which will take place August 16 at Elmvale Arena…
International water advocates say Canada halted an initiative to have the United Nations Human Rights Council recognize water as a basic human right, according to…
Sales and consumption of bottled water in the U.S. continues to rise, according to statistics released by the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and Beverage…
EPCOR is launching a new program to remove the remaining lead service lines from Edmonton’s water infrastructure.The program targets the 5,000 homes built before 1950…
The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) says the $1 billion announced by the Ontario government in Tuesday’s budget for the province’s crumbling infrastructure…
In honour of World Water Day on March 22, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is reminding consumers that bottled water is a healthy beverage,…