Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Manitoba begins Red River ice-jam mitigation
The province of Manitoba has begun annual ice-jam mitigation operations on the Red River and will continue the work until March 10. The program began…
Region of Waterloo hires expert to tackle water capacity constraint
The Region of Waterloo has appointed internationally recognized expert Kenneth Brothers on an interim basis as its new commissioner of water services and wastewater operations.…
Aecon awarded contract for Niverville wastewater treatment facility
Aecon has announced it has been awarded a contract for the RSR Cooperative Wastewater Treatment Facility located in Niverville, Man. The new facility will increase…
Experts cite challenges and benefits of creating national freshwater data strategy
A series of experts highlighted both the need to share water data at a national level and the challenges in doing so while pursuing a…
Region of Waterloo fast-tracks water capacity constraint
The Region of Waterloo has approved funding for a fast-track solution to address water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area. The Mannheim temporary side stream…
Ucluelet water system upgrades move to construction phase
The District of Ucluelet has announced major upgrades to its community water treatment system. Ucluelet’s water comes from the Lost Shoe Creek Aquifer and is…
Calgary to use open-cut method for Bearspaw replacement
The City of Calgary has confirmed it will use an open-cut method for Stage B of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main Replacement project. Stage B…
North End Wastewater Treatment plant construction pushed forward in 2025
The North End Wastewater Treatment Plant in Winnipeg has seen much activity throughout 2025 as it pushed forward with construction of an upgraded facility. The…
AquaHacking Prairies Challenge winners announced
Young innovators squared off in Calgary, Alta on Feb. 6 for the Aquahacking Prairies Challenge with the top teams winning $35,000 in seed funding. Five…
National workforce initiative proposed to strengthen U.S. water infrastructure
Veolia, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) launched the Veolia Workforce Academy North America on Feb. 5. The initiative…
Burbot fish recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay
Teams from the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (USA), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and the province of British Columbia will conduct their…
Agreement reached for Niagara Shores Park stewardship
An agreement has been reached for sustainable stewardship of Niagara Shores Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Niagara Shores Park is a 14-hectare forested area within Parks…
Canada invests in river-current energy technology
The government of Canada is investing in river-current technology to provide more clean electricity options. $4 million will go to ORPC Canada for a demonstration…
City of Pembroke gets $28.7 million for water upgrades
The City of Pembroke is receiving $28.7 million from the province of Ontario to make significant upgrades to its water system. Ontario Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy…
Public input sought on Great Lakes water quality
Public comment is open from Feb. 3 to April 3, 2026 to share input on Great Lakes water quality with the International Joint Commission (IJC).…
Manitoba explores national marine conservation area in Hudson Bay
The province of Manitoba is investing $250,000 to explore establishment of a national marine conservation area (NMCA) in western Hudson Bay. The initiative would protect…
B.C. seeks federal partnership on flood management
The province of British Columbia is advocating for federal support for flood resilience on Sumas Prairie. Provincial minister of emergency management and climate readiness Kelly…
Registration opens for AquaHacking Great Lakes Challenge
AquaAction announced Feb 2. registration is now open for the AquaHacking Binational Great Lakes and St. Lawrence 2026 Challenge. The innovation and entrepreneurship challenge, which…
Concordia study highlights new method of snowpack water measurement
Researchers at Concordia University announced they have developed a new method of measuring the amount of usable water stored in snowpacks. The technique, known as…
Green River research reveals clues on ‘uphill route’
Geologists may have uncovered why the Green River in the United States has carved a route through a mountainous area. The Green River is the…
Alberta invests $5.3 million for wetlands restoration
The government of Alberta is investing $5.3 million to build wetlands across the province. The investment will be through the province’s Wetland Replacement Program and…
Canada, Nova Scotia partner on wastewater infrastructure for affordable housing
The government of Canada, the province of Nova Scotia and the Town of Berwick, NS are funding improved wastewater infrastructure for affordable homes. The federal…
B.C. puts $3.3 million toward Sumas Prairie flood mitigation
The province of British Columbia is investing $3.3 million to support the Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation Initiative. The funding, conveyed on Dec. 3, 2025…
Federal government invests in Calgary’s natural infrastructure
The government of Canada is lending a hand for Calgary to restore and enhance wetlands, parks and other green spaces through an investment of more…