Thursday, May 8, 2025
Alberta establishes committee to safely manage oil sands tailings ponds
EDMONTON, AB – Alberta has established an Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee to assess options for safely managing the water in oil sands tailings…
Shuswap Watershed Council awarding grants for water quality protection
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is announcing grant funding for projects that protect and improve water quality in the Shuswap watershed. “Protecting water quality is…
York Region annual drinking water inspection receives top marks for fifth straight year
17,309 laboratory samples analyzed in 2023 with 24/7 monitoring, controls and a multi-barrier approach to protect drinking water and public health Newmarket – The Regional Municipality…
Alberta Releases Official Drought Response Plan
EDMONTON, AB – Alberta’s new 2024 Drought Response Plan will help guide the province through any and all drought conditions. This is a plan covering…
Atlantic First Nations Water Authority partners with Dalhousie to deliver world-class water treatment
By Andrew Riley Dalhousie University communications HALIFAX, NS – A signing ceremony held on Nov. 7, 2022 transferred ministerial responsibilities and liabilities to the AFNWA…
Ontario Investing $289,000 in Youth Stewardship of Lake Simcoe
Local projects will help restore and protect Lake Simcoe for future generations ORILLIA — The Ontario government is investing over $289,000 in three projects that…
Major water-sharing agreements ready for Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta – The largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history are now in place to help respond to the risk of severe drought. After…
Water Canada Partners with Ingenium for 2024 Innovation Challenge and Downstream Networking Event
Ottawa, ON, — Water Canada is excited to announce its partnership with Ingenium for the 2024 Innovation Challenge, aimed at harnessing the ingenuity of young…
Water Security Agency investing in key water infrastructure projects
Moose Jaw, Sask. – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is working to advance more than 60 key water infrastructure projects in 2024-25, with a focus…
Ottawa approves expanded rain retrofit program, rebate for homeowners
OTTAWA, ONT. – The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a permanent, expanded Rain Ready Ottawa (link is external) program to help residents manage rainfall…
ALTRA | SANEXEN wins the Water Sector Distinction Award from Réseau Environnement
MONTRÉAL – ALTRA | SANEXEN won today the Water Sector Distinction Award from Réseau Environnement. This award is presented to an organization working in the…
Kirkland Lake declares state of emergency due to flooding
Kirkland Lake, ON – At 4:06 pm on Friday April 12, 2024, Stacy Wight, Mayor of the Town of Kirkland Lake, declared an emergency in…
Cold Lake ready to build new $34M wastewater treatment plant
Cold Lake, AB – The Cold Lake Regional Utilities Commission has awarded a contract to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Shovels will hit the…
Pictou Country to receive wastewater upgrades
More wastewater upgrades in Pictou County will support growth in the community of Salem. “Pictou is a vibrant community with tremendous opportunity for continued growth…
TVO Original ‘TRIPPING The French River’ is a mesmerizing canoe trip through northern Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, – TVO Original TRIPPING The French River continues the hugely popular TRIPPING series with a mesmerizing paddle on the French River from Lake…
Cranbrook implements new water usage rules in conservation effort
Cranbrook, BC – New outdoor water use regulations are now in effect in Cranbrook, after Council adopted the new Outdoor Water Use and Regulation bylaw…
Ingenium calls for clean water solutions with the 2024 innovation Challenge
OTTAWA, ON – Ingenium is tapping into the creativity of young Canadians to inspire solutions to mitigate the disparities many face around clean water and…
Selkirk WWTP recognized with Red River Basin North Chapter Award
SELKIRK, Man. – The city’s wastewater treatment plant was honoured last month by the Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) with the presentation of its North Chapter…
Public candidates invited to serve on Great Lakes Water Quality advisory board
Are you an expert in water quality science and research, policy and governance, or environmental health? Do you want to help guide the future of…
UN rapporteur to examine human rights and water access in Canada
GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, will visit Canada from April 8-19, 2024.…
Water Security Roadmap to ensure Calgary has a long-term, reliable water supply
CALGARY, Alta. – Accessing Calgary’s safe, high-quality water is as simple as turning on the tap these days, and The City intends to keep it…
Kelowna to employ new technology to repair sanitary sewer
KELOWNA, BC – This week, the City of Kelowna will begin a $7-million project to repair 2.7 km of sanitary sewer pipe using an innovative…
WSA reports most reservoirs in province are full
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has provided an update on the status of Saskatchewan’s reservoirs. Overall, 33 out of 45 major reservoirs – nearly three…
How can Canada deliver safe drinking water to First Nation communities? A Q&A with Wilfrid Laurier’s Sheri Longboat
By Wilfrid Laurier University Media Relations WATERLOO, Ont. – Sheri Longboat (MA ’96, PhD ’13) has always felt a deep personal connection to water. Since…