Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Flood protection levelled up in Calgary
Flood maps play a critical role in helping Alberta’s communities prepare for flooding and respond more effectively when it happens by guiding land-use planning, supporting…
Ocean Week Canada: June 1-8, 2025
Ocean Week Canada launches nationwide June 1 and runs until World Ocean Day on June 8. During this annual celebration of ocean connections and culture,…
$1M provincial grant supports new stormwater facility in Stony Plain
The Town of Stony Plain, Alberta, is moving forward with construction of the Brickyard Stormwater Management Facility thanks to more than $1 million in provincial…
Grant funding for Universal Water Metering Pilot Project
The Village of Pemberton (VOP) and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) have each been awarded funding through the Province of British Columbia Water Meter Pilot…
Northwest Territories unveils 10-year summary report on community-based water quality monitoring
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring (CBM) 10-Year Summary Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of…
New resource highlights river advocate in inspiring education series
A new addition to The River Institute’s Change Maker Series is now available, featuring Abraham Francis—a passionate advocate for his community and the river that…
Protecting Albertans from future floods
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is now in operation, protecting lives, and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta from floods. In June 2013, southern Alberta experienced…
Acciona hosts tour of Saint John Safe Clean Drinking Water Project
ACCIONA hosted a delegation of senior company executives and public officials for a tour of the Saint John Safe Clean Drinking Water Project —a flagship…
Hamilton water workers begin strike
Following several months of negotiations, the City of Hamilton’s Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) union membership voted to reject the City’s final offer and…
Water in Puvirnituq: The Gouvernement du Québec and Nunavik Authorities take action
The Gouvernement du Québec and Nunavik authorities are taking action in response to the very worrying situation in the Northern Village of Puvirnituq. The main pipe between…
Alberta boat inspections
Zebra and Quagga mussels destroy ecosystems, threaten shorelines and can cause hundreds of millions in damaged infrastructure. Alberta is currently 100 per cent free of…
Inspiration and recognition flow at Blue Cities 2025
Water leaders from across Canada gathered at Blue Cities 2025 in Mississauga, ON on May 14th and 15th for an inspiring two days of dialogue,…
B.C. boosts aquatic protection
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from invasive mussels with the introduction…
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet shuffle could signal new direction for Canada’s water sector
On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a streamlined cabinet, reducing the number of ministers from 39 to 29. This significant reshuffle aims…
Quebec government grants more than $6.8M to Saguenay for its water infrastructure
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Ms. Andrée Laforest, announced that $6,806,596 has been granted to the City of…
BBA builds a national calibre environmental offering
BBA is taking a major step forward in expanding its environmental services with the acquisition of Groupe Synergis and CPP Environmental, including its specialized Pisces division. These…
B.C. supports projects that help communities prepare for climate emergencies
To better protect people and communities throughout B.C. from the increasing threat of natural and climate-related emergencies, the Province is providing more than $40 million…
Quebec government grants more than $13M to Sherbrooke for its water infrastructure
On behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ms. Andrée Laforest, the Member of the National Assembly for Saint-François, Ms. Geneviève Hébert, confirmed that $13,186,800…
Innovative sewage energy project underway at LeBreton Flats
A new era of sustainable energy is dawning in Ottawa with the formation of the LeBreton Community Utility Partnership, a joint venture between Envari Holding Inc. (a…
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.…
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…