Monday, April 21, 2025
Grindrod Water Treatment Plant infrastructure upgrades
The Regional District of North Okanagan is excited to announce that the Grindrod Water Treatment Plant will see infrastructure upgrades this year to extend the…
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MWGK Review Team to audit North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program
The MWGK Independent Review Team has been selected to conduct the independent audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program. The team will be…
Addressing water challenges in the Great Lakes: Insights from the 2025 Regional Gap Analysis
A Regional Gap Analysis by Great Lakes WISE was published in February 2025 and set out to identify challenges and opportunities surrounding water resource management…
National project launched to ready water utilities for future climate shocks
In the face of unprecedented changes, Canadian water utilities are challenged to plan effectively for an inherently unpredictable future. Canadian Water Network (CWN) is leading a national…
Stantec selected to lead two Toronto bridge replacements to increase resilience to flooding
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been retained by the City of Toronto, in cooperation with the Toronto and Regional Conservation…
The impact of road salt on drinking water in Ontario
Every winter, Ontario applies millions of tonnes of road salt to keep highways, streets, and sidewalks safe from ice and snow. While this practice helps prevent accidents,…
Dalhousie researcher highlights Laurentian Great Lakes fisheries in new documentary
The Laurentian Great Lakes are known for many things – the sometimes harsh weather, the drinking water they provide to millions of people and as…
Community submissions sought for World Water Day celebration
Brock’s Rankin Family Pavilion will be awash with artwork and exhibits to mark the University’s second annual World Water Day Celebration on Friday, March 21. Members of…
Projects funded under the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
To help facilitate on-the-ground preventative action against aquatic invasive species, Fisheries and Oceans Canada launched the $8.75 million Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) in 2023. The…
Preparing for the big thaw: 10 tips to help protect your home and property
The days are getting longer (slightly) and hopefully, we can all see a bit of light at the end of this wintery tunnel. Sadly, we…
Canada invests in Nova Scotia small craft harbours
Small craft harbours play a vital role in our community, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood…
Government of Canada investing more than $3.7M to help fight aquatic invasive species
With the longest coastline on the planet and approximately 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater resources, Canada is home to incredibly diverse aquatic ecosystems.…
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients
In recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced…
Weso’tmk Samqwan signs agreement with Government of Canada to establish Mi’kmaw-led water services
Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, an Indigenous organization focused on providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, has signed a framework agreement with Indigenous Services…
Adaptive planning for Canadian water utilities
Challenge Drought, flooding, population growth and other future risks are significantly impacting communities across Canada. Decision-makers, including water and wastewater utility managers, face the challenging…
2025 Invasive Species Centre Awards honour leaders in protection
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) celebrates excellence in invasive species prevention and management through the 4th Annual Invasive Species Awards Ceremony. The ceremony took place…
Canada updates guidelines for iron in drinking water
In an effort to uphold the highest standards for drinking water quality, Health Canada has released the latest Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline…
The Government of Canada strengthens freshwater protection through 65 community projects
Canada’s fresh water is threatened by human activity, invasive species and climate change. Clean fresh water is essential to the economy, the environment and the…
Funding woes threaten Ontario’s water infrastructure, say experts at ROMA Conference
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference wrapped up on January 21 in Toronto with a panel discussion on water and wastewater infrastructure challenges in…
Water Security Agency releases preliminary runoff report
The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report for 2025. While much of Saskatchewan experienced below-normal precipitation, leading to dry conditions at…
CIMA+ awarded major contract for Metro Vancouver Water Supply Program Management
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest employee-owned consulting engineering firms, has been selected by Metro Vancouver for the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Program Management. CIMA+ will…
Canada invests in Indigenous marine response capacity
When marine incidents happen in remote coastal areas, members of Indigenous communities are often the first to respond, as instrumental partners in Canada’s search and rescue system.…
More funding helps update irrigation infrastructure
Irrigation helps farmers increase yields, grow more diverse crops and improve productivity and crop quality to put more food on tables in Alberta and around…
Council approves directions for the Healthy Waters Plan
Council unanimously approved the key directions for the Healthy Waters Plan that will guide long-range sewage and rainwater management in Vancouver. The recommendations include a shift for the…