Sunday, August 9, 2026
TNRD receives grant for construction of a water treatment plant
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is pleased to share that it is the recipient of a federal grant worth $7 million through the Strategic Priorities…
SiteMedia reveals 40 Under 40 finalists for 2026
The final countdown has begun for 40 Under 40 Industrial Leaders. The team received a record number of nominations from the full spectrum of the…
Wastewater infrastructure building a sustainable future at Emma Lake
Surrounded by clear lakes, forested shorelines, and a thriving year-round community, the District of Lakeland, Saskatchewan is defined by its natural beauty and the people…
Combined funding of $23M to expand water infrastructure in Fredericton
The governments of Canada, New Brunswick and the City of Fredericton announced more than $23 million in funding to extend water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure…
New drinking water reservoirs completed for City of Dawson
The Government of Yukon announced that the construction of two new drinking water reservoirs to replace the existing reservoirs in the City of Dawson has…
New Canada-Alberta partnership to build or upgrade water infrastructure
Prime Minister, Mark Carney, joined the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, to announce a new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of…
Q&A: Could AI data centres actually benefit Canada’s water systems?
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) expands rapidly across North America, the vast energy and water footprint required to cool high-density data centres has sparked widespread debate.…
Restored wetlands aren’t clear-cut wins against climate change, McGill study suggests
Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University…
How Canada’s biggest water projects are pushing engineering to the limit
When water infrastructure works as intended, it stays invisible. Taps turn on, toilets flush, and rain drains away without a second thought. But behind that…
Province invests $3M for 26 community-led projects to protect Ontario’s water
The Ontario government is investing nearly $3 million in 26 community-led projects across the province, the largest round of funding in the Ontario Community Environment…
Feds funding natural infrastructure restoration of river valley in AB
A section of the ravine along the river in the Town of Devon (AB) will undergo restoration after an investment from the federal government. The…
10 new acres of waterfront public space opens in Toronto
Toronto’s waterfront reached a major milestone with the opening of 10 new acres in Biidaasige Park, marking the completion of another significant chapter in the transformation…
Public comments invited on proposed drinking water protection amendments in Orangeville
The Credit Valley Source Protection Authority is inviting the public to comment on proposed amendments to the Credit Valley – Toronto and Region – Central…
Shawanaga First Nation marks opening of new water treatment plant
Shawanaga First Nation celebrated the completion of their new water treatment plant, an important milestone in the community’s efforts to strengthen access to safe, clean…
Anishinabek Nation hosts 2026 Water Gathering
The Anishinabek Nation hosts the second annual Water Gathering: Gchi-Gami Maamwi Nweshkdaading Nibi Onji (Great Lakes Gathering – For the Sake of Water) to bring…
Competition for water poses risks to the energy transition: report
Nearly two-thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing significant physical water risk, according to new analysis by the International Council…
New research on drought urges shift from crisis response to community resilience
As British Columbia heads into another difficult drought season, new research from the POLIS Water Sustainability Project at the University of Victoria’s Centre for Global…
Vancouver completes major sewer and street upgrades in Marpole
The City of Vancouver has completed major infrastructure improvements in Marpole, delivering essential sewer upgrades to support the neighbourhood’s growing population, along with street and…
Alberta taking action to stop the spread of goldfish and other invasive fish species
Goldfish and other invasive fish are among Alberta’s most disruptive aquatic invasive species, posing significant risks to native ecosystems when left unchecked. They are highly…
Feds invest $2.3M in wastewater infrastructure in Pictou County
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million in the Salem wastewater extension project through the Direct Delivery stream of…
GNWT and Canada Water Agency commit to shared freshwater priorities
The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Canada Water Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on shared freshwater priorities and…
Winnipeg awards $815M biosolids contract for massive NEWPCC overhaul
WINNIPEG — The City of Winnipeg has officially approved the contract award of $815 million to Red River Biosolids Partners for the North End Wastewater…
Meet the water utilities holding the keys to Canada’s housing plans
Mainstream media loves to argue about interest rates, zoning bylaws, and lumber prices when discussing Canada’s housing crisis. But if you work in the water…
Alberta invests $18.4M to complete Sylvan Lake Regional Wastewater System
The Sylvan Lake Regional Water/Wastewater Commission announced that the Government of Alberta has committed a total of $18.4 million through the Water for Life program…