Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Canada has 20% of the world’s freshwater: Why that isn’t enough
Key Takeaways: Water is worth an estimated $58 trillion a year to the global economy – equivalent to 60 percent of global GDP. Yet water…
Investment to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in NL Inuit community
A combined investment of approximately $3.9 million from the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Inuit Community Government of Nain will help…
Lethbridge seeks $95.6M in provincial funding for $287M water, wastewater expansion
The City of Lethbridge is seeking $95.6 million from the Alberta government for a $287-million regional water and wastewater expansion program that officials say would…
Alberta seeks studies on future water needs, infrastructure
Alberta’s government is seeking proposals for two studies to identify where the province may face future water shortages and to guide investment in major water…
2026 International Water Association Project Innovation Awards
Outstanding global examples of the latest in project excellence, from research concept through to application at scale, were celebrated recently at the International Water Association’s…
Breaking down barriers to better water data
As pressures on water systems continue to grow, accessible and interoperable data will be increasingly important for turning observations into knowledge, supporting informed decisions and…
Water takes centre stage at Ecomondo 2026
Despite its abundant freshwater resources, Canada is facing growing pressures on its water security. The Government of Canada highlights in 2026 the increasing risks of…
Canadians want stronger action to protect freshwater, new national polling finds
Canadians overwhelmingly want freshwater security to be a national priority, according to new public opinion research released by AquaAction and partners. The findings come as…
RDCK awards contract for Goat River Watershed hydraulic connectivity study
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has entered into an agreement with Western Water Associates Ltd. to complete a Preliminary Assessment of Hydraulic Connectivity…
Oil sands water management demands meaningful oversight: First Nations
Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan Déné First Nation and Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation are raising serious concerns about the oversight and level of assessment…
Moose Jaw breaks ground on landmark Crescent View Headworks Facility
The City of Moose Jaw officially broke ground on the new Crescent View Headworks Facility, marking the start of the single largest infrastructure project in…
Pomerleau acquires Groupe ALLEN
Pomerleau announced the completion of its acquisition of Groupe ALLEN, a Quebec-based general contractor that has specialized in water treatment, process mechanics, directional drilling, formwork, and…
Big pumps, robot dogs, and a Canadian win: Lessons from WEFTEC 2026
By Kalpna Solanki CWP CPHI(C) BSc MBA 10-Second Read Next-Gen Tech Pitch: Water Canada Editorial Advisory Board member Kalpna Solanki (GAMECHANGERS Inc. / former WEF…
Rocky Mountain House celebrates opening of new WWTP
The Town of Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County celebrated the official opening of the new regional wastewater treatment plant. “Today is about much more…
Richmond Hill secures funding for critical sewer infrastructure
The City of Richmond Hill is receiving $1,095,000 in funding from the Government of Ontario to support the South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project. The…
Canada invests $50M for NWT water infrastructure projects
The Government of Canada announced funding of more than $44.9 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to support water, wastewater and solid waste…
80% of new pipe in the ground for Bearspaw South Feeder Main project
The City of Calgary says the Bearspaw South Feeder Main Replacement Project continues to advance on schedule, with approximately 80 per cent of the new…
Canada Water Agency signs agreement to advance water security
The Canada Water Agency and representatives from the Canada Water Security Funders Group, which collectively steward over $2.4 billion in assets, signed a Memorandum of…
Calgary announces completion of Sunnyside Flood Barrier
With the completion of the Sunnyside Flood Barrier, Calgary has achieved a significant milestone in building a more flood-resilient city. Now operational, the barrier provides…
Feds investing $27M for Winnipeg’s Rutland Trunk Sewer project
The federal government is investing up to $27.1 million through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund for the Rutland Trunk Sewer…
Barrie receives $129M for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
The governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Barrie is receiving up to $129 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP).…
2026 Western Canada Water Awards handed out
Western Canada Water presented their annual awards at its annual Water Conference and Exhibtion, held in Regina, Sask. William McKay Honorary Life Award – Mark…
B.C. firm accelerates commercialization of its carbon neutral biological treatment tech
AlgaFilm Technologies, developers of algae-based wastewater treatment solutions for nutrient removal and recovery technology, announced the successful close of its seed financing. The round was…
Reconnecting people and water throught cycling
How do we empower communities to better manage and share water? A group of University of Waterloo students and partners, supported by Dr. Dustin Garrick,…