Friday, May 9, 2025
Pikangikum declares state of emergency
Pikangikum First Nation has been forced to declare a state of emergency due to the critical state of water and wastewater infrastructure on its Reserve.…
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Increasing wetlands in Alberta
Alberta’s wetlands play an important role in keeping our environment healthy and balanced. They act like natural sponges that soak up water during heavy rains…
Wolseley Canada creates more than 20 bursaries for skilled trades education
Wolseley Canada announced a series of bursaries for post-secondary schools across the country to help offset the cost of skilled trades education programs. Skilled trade…
New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year
Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during…
XPV Water Partners achieves significant milestone
XPV Water Partners has surpassed US $1 billion in assets under management, continuing to lead the way as one of the world’s largest growth investors…
Building resilient water systems for Eastern Ontario
As populations grow, so do the demands on infrastructure. In Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, an estimated 21,000 new residents will rely on the city’s water supply over…
Manitoba government providing financial support to test well water
May 4 to 10 is Drinking Water Week in Manitoba and Manitoba Environment and Climate Change is encouraging Manitobans to test their well water. All…
2025 Skills Ontario Competition & Career Exploration Showcase return to Toronto
Canada’s largest skilled trades and technology conference, the Skills Ontario Competition, is back at the Toronto Congress Centre May 5th – May 6th. Ian Howcroft, CEO…
SPONSORED STORY: Leveraging IoT Potential: Building Smarter, Not Harder
In an industry where time, efficiency, and safety are paramount, Pomerleau is leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) technology into its construction operations to build…
CIMA+ enhances water system resilience in Southwestern Ontario
CIMA+ received an Award of Distinction in the Studies and Research category through ACEC-Ontario’s Ontario Engineering Project Awards. This recognition celebrates our innovative study on…
St. Albert Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station opening
The City of St. Albert, Alberta’s new Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station is officially open, modernizing the City’s water infrastructure to ensure St. Albert’s potable…
McGill researchers develop practical new tool for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment
A team of McGill University researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment. These particles are pervasive, posing…
Stantec to design largest PFAS treatment system in Northwestern US
Stantec has been selected by the City of Vancouver, Washington, to design a treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a high-volume…
Manitoba government increases funding to help protect lakes and rivers
The Manitoba government is investing an additional $540,000 to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), including a new fund to deliver AIS…
York Region achieves perfect water quality scores for 2024
York Regional Council received the 2024 Drinking Water Systems Memo sharing The Regional Municipality of York scored 100% in Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks drinking…
Sanitary trunk sewer project helps drive Cambridge’s future growth
The City of Cambridge is delivering on a key priority in its Strategic Plan – laying the foundation for community building and future growth. In…
Making every drop of water count
Demand for water is rising and Alberta is looking at ways to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and growing communities. The Water Act has…
SPONSORED: Minden Hills Fortifies Flood Resilience with ProFlex™ 790 Check Valves
When seasonal flooding threatened Minden Hills’ newly rehabilitated infrastructure, township officials sought a cutting-edge, low-maintenance solution. Their answer was Proco Products’ ProFlex™ Style 790 low…
Applications open for scholarships through the Grand River Conservation Foundation
The Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) is offering two scholarships in 2025 for post-secondary students enrolled in an environmental field of study, including a one-time…
Setting the foundation for the Downtown Guelph Renewal Infrastructure Program
The Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure for Ontario, Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Tara Baker, both from the City of Guelph, broke ground on…
Haleon becomes first Canadian company to earn Global Water Stewardship certification
In a major milestone for sustainable manufacturing in Canada, Haleon, the global consumer health company behind household names such as Advil, Centrum, and Buckley’s, has…
Nova Scotia supports growth for municipalities
The Province of Nova Scotia is continuing to invest in municipal infrastructure projects through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development (GRID) Program. Thirty-five projects…
Grand River Source Protection Plan
An amendment to the Plan that protects the sources of municipal drinking water in the Grand River watershed was approved by the Ministry of the…
Haleon receives Alliance for Water Stewardship certification at Montreal facility
In a major milestone for sustainable manufacturing in Canada, Haleon, a global leader in consumer health with internationally recognized brands such as Advil, Centrum and Buckley’s, has secured Certified…