Given the flooding that has recently occurred in several communities across Canada, which is a stark reminder of how devastating the damage can be, the…
Just over one-third (37 per cent) of the world’s 246 longest rivers remain free-flowing, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Nature. Of those found in…
Bishop Water Technologies and Neo Chemicals & Oxides have launched a new rare earth-based coagulant in Canada. According to Bishop Water Technologies, this solution can…
A $1-million grant from the Government of British Columbia will help repair waterfront infrastructure from storm damage along the promenade and White Rock pier. “The…
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale announced the Government of Canada will provide a $2.5 million grant to the Canadian Red Cross…
The Government of Alberta is appointing lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities to expedite construction of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. Ignasiak, a partner at the…
Water Canada’s annual Water’s Next awards program honours the incredible achievements and ideas of individuals and companies that successfully work to make a positive change…
Seamus O’Regan, minister of indigenous services, has provided the department’s monthly progress update on the government’s commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories. In April…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde has welcomed a decision by the federal government to officially involve First Nations in the negotiations…
ALUS Canada announced that Rhonda King joined its team in April 2019 as the Western Canada Lead. “I’m very pleased that Rhonda has joined the…
The City of Orillia has launched a new online customer portal that will make managing water usage as easy as turning on the tap for…
Hydrogen is a critical component in thousands of common products, from plastic to fertilizers, but producing pure hydrogen is expensive and energy intensive. Now, a…
Research by PwC UK estimates the economic and emissions impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the water, agriculture, energy, and transport sectors. PwC UK’s…
Jennifer O’Connell, member of parliament for Pickering–Uxbridge, announced $45,000 in federal funding under the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) to help Central Lake Ontario Conservation better plan…
The City of Charlottetown’s Water and Sewer Utility is partnering with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program to help consumers and businesses save…
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare announced that Autumn Peltier has been appointed as the new Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner. Peltier will be…
The City of Guelph has welcomed Jennifer Rose as the new general manager of Environmental Services. Rose will oversee the Environmental Services department which includes…
An international team of researchers has carried out the first systematic global review of water reallocation from rural to urban regions. They found that 69…
Asset management and climate change are two hot topics currently being discussed in the context of municipal infrastructure, according to Akeel Ali, an asset management…
The Capital Regional District (CRD), based in Victoria, has awarded a $15.9-million contract to Knappett Projects Inc. to construct three pump stations and bridge crossings…
A new $100-million program announced by the Government of Canada is poised to protect some of the country’s most valuable—and vulnerable—wetland habitats. Canada’s wetlands are…
CDP has announced that Bruno Sarda is joining its team as the new president of CDP North America. At CDP North America, Sarda will enhance…
ALUS Canada has received a donation of $248,850 from the Intact Foundation to support natural infrastructure projects in Calgary, Brandon, and Ottawa. “It is gratifying…
In collaboration with the City of Guelph, the University of Guelph (U of G) has become the first university in Ontario to develop a risk…