Monday, September 7, 2026
The island that wasn’t there
In August, boaters navigating British Columbia’s massive Williston Reservoir, the water body behind the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, spotted something that shouldn’t have been there: a…
Q&A: Dr. Anne Pasek pulls back the curtain on data centre water demands
Every time you prompt an AI chatbot or stream a video, a physical server somewhere generates a blast of heat. To keep the internet from…
Unmasking the blind spot: Why wastewater treatment unintentionally doubles PFAS concentrations
If you run a municipal wastewater treatment plant and test your final effluent, you’ve probably run into a total head-scratcher: the water leaving your facility…
The PFAS trap: Why slow public disclosure is now a multi-million-dollar liability
On June 30, 2026, Canada’s new Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations officially kick in. While the federal government is focused on banning the manufacture…
Unlocking the cottage, unloading the tank
Water Canada talks to Terry Rees about managing the spring infrastructure influx. As the weather warms, an annual migration begins across Canada. Thousands of urbanites…
Moosomin celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
A new water treatment plant and raw water supply line have officially opened in the Town of Moosomin, promising improved water quality and long-term support…
Calgary-based FREDsense raises $7M to expand rapid PFAS testing technology
FREDsense Technologies Corp. has secured US $7 million in Series A financing to scale up its rapid testing tools aimed at tracking per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Alberta launches feasibility study on new Belly River dam, irrigation upgrades
The Alberta government is studying whether to build a new dam and reservoir on the Belly River and make improvements to the Waterton–St. Mary Headworks…
Adjala-Tosorontio secures $35M in provincial funding for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio has secured a grant of $34,999,995.00 from the Province of Ontario through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This substantial investment will…
Ontario’s investment in water infrastructure unlocks new housing potential in Fort Erie
The Town of Fort Erie is set to benefit from a significant provincial investment to modernize water systems in Niagara and enable new housing development.…
YorkU OneWATER and York Region organize workshop to tackle water challenges
York Region and York University’s OneWATER Institute, an interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to furthering research on water-related issues, co-hosted a workshop on May 13 to…
Meet the researcher who thinks about water so you don’t have to
The average Canadian household uses 223 litres of water every day. Drinking, cooking, bathing, washing—it all adds up. For the more than 200,000 Halifax residents…
Durham Region secures $34.9M provincial grant for water infrastructure upgrade
WHITBY, Ont. — The Region of Durham has received a $34.9 million grant from Ontario’s Housing Enabling Water System Fund to support a major rehabilitation…
Ontario invests $25M in water infrastructure to enable over 2,200 homes in Cobourg
COBOURG, ONT.—The Ontario government is investing up to $25 million in water infrastructure to support the construction of 2,266 new homes in the Town of…
Newfoundland and Labrador becomes Canada’s first Well-Being Province with focus on safe and clean water
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Premier Dr. Andrew Furey announced Newfoundland and Labrador as Canada’s first Well-Being Province on September 23, 2024, placing a significant focus…
2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes Competition announced
The Safe Drinking Water Foundation (SDWF) has launched the 2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes competition, thanks to funding from The W. Garfield Weston…
Alberta commits over $30M to mitigate drought and flood risks
In a significant move to safeguard public safety and critical infrastructure, Alberta has announced an investment of more than $30 million into community-led projects aimed…
CWN launches ambitious strategic plan to tackle water challenges
The Canadian Water Network (CWN) has unveiled its new strategic plan for 2024 to 2029, aiming to foster cross-sector collaboration in addressing the critical water…
Report Suggests Troubled Waters Ahead for CRD Water Management Plan
Victoria, BC – A consulting engineer’s report is warning that the Capital Regional District’s $2-billion water management plan will likely cost much more than anticipated,…
Building Connections Downstream
Have you ever had a great idea, and thought: “Huh, somebody should really get on that!” Well, that’s pretty much how Water Canada’s Downstream program…
Water Canada announces new editor, Jen Smith
Water Canada, the only national publication dedicated to water quality and stewardship in Canada, is pleased to announce that Jen Smith is joining the company…
Blue Economy: Governing a blue economy
Water governance, often confused with water management, is as tricky as water itself to nail down. Streams, rivers, and lakes flow across multiple jurisdictions, and…