Saturday, June 14, 2025
Manitoba Doubles Budget to Fight Zebra Mussels
The Manitoba government announced this week that it will double its investment in inspections, enforcement, and public education to help limit the spread of zebra…
City of White Rock Acquires Local Water Utility
The municipality of White Rock, British Columbia has acquired ownership and operation of its local water utility from EPCOR, following regulatory approvals from Fraser Health…
Guelph Reviews Frozen Water Pipe Policy
The City of Guelph has developed a new Frozen Water Pipe Policy after last winter’s emergency that caused 49 main breaks, affected 376 home, and…
Lake Simcoe Protection Act A Success, New Report Shows
Today Ontario released a report that shows that the health of Lake Simcoe is improving. The five-year report is the results of the Ontario government’s decision…
Ontario Clean-Tech Raises Profile at Queen’s Park
On Tuesday October 20, 2015, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) held its Environment Industry Day at the Ontario legislature. Dozens of representatives from clean-tech…
Review of Lake Winnipeg Hydroelectric Operations Sets New Requirements
This week the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission (CEC) released a report on the review of the regulation for hydropower development on the Nelson River off…
Regional District of Nanaimo Launches Online Water Map Tool
Residents of the Regional District of Nanaimo can now use an online interactive place-based tool to learn about water supplies and use, as part of…
Federal Party Platforms and Great Lakes Issues
In anticipation of the upcoming federal election, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative—a binational coalition of over 110 U.S. and Canadian mayors and local…
B.C. and the Northwest Territories Sign Transboundary Water Management Agreement
British Columbia Environment Minister Mary Polak and Northwest Territories Environment and Natural Resources Minister J. Michael Miltenberger signed an agreement today committing both governments to…
Water Win Against Logging Giant Leaves Unanswered Questions
By Andrew Gage, Staff Counsel, West Coast Environmental Law Even though water has been at the heart of logging conflicts in British Columbia for many…
New Legislation Passed to Protect the Great Lakes
This week, the Ontario government passed the Great Lakes Protection Act which will strengthen the province’s ability to keep the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence…
Montréal Wastewater Debacle a Matter of Necessity
What started as a measure of preventative maintenance, escalated into a federal election issue. News that the City of Montréal was set to release eight…
Hydraulic Fracturing Report Moves Research Agenda Forward in Canada
A new report released today seeks to aid provincial and federal governments in determining the best areas in which to advance studies related to hydraulic…
Planning for Uncertainties in Stormwater Management
By Nathanael Couperus and Natalija Fisher Cities across Canada are looking for solutions to reduce their vulnerabilities to infrastructure deficits, rapid urban growth, and climate…
City of Guelph Suffers Costs of Last Year’s Frozen Pipe Emergency
The City of Guelph, Ontario has determined that it will need to dip into reserve funds and scale back on planned projects to cover the…
City of Richmond Adopts a New City-Wide Strategy for Green Infrastructure
The City of Richmond in British Columbia has adopted a new strategy for guiding decisions regarding the city-wide system of natural areas and the ecosystem…
Canadian Water Companies Launch Into U.S. Market at WEFTEC
Canadian water companies had a strong presence at WEFTEC®, the Water Environment Federation’s annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. The event is the largest conference of…
Leaders and Legacies Awarded by Brock and Niagara Conservation Authority
On September 24th, Canada’s 17th Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. John Turner was part of a ceremony at Brock University to recognize future student and…
Saskatoon Invests $11.3M on Water and Sewer Rehabilitation
The City of Saskatoon is investing $11.3 million in water and sewer rehabilitation in order to inspect and maintain manholes and aging systems. During the…
Alberta Funds Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
The Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) and Water for Life have announced the recipients of grants to support drinking water and wastewater projects across the…
Government of B.C. announces funding for small water system
Health Minister Terry Lake today announced $500,000 in funding for the B.C. Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) to help communities address small water systems challenges. The Ministry and…
Thames-Sydenham area approves Source Protection Plan
Source Protection Plans in the Thames and Sydenham region have been approved by the provincial government, as of September 18, 2015. The water protection plans…
Thunder Bay pilot project to reduce lead in drinking water raises concerns
The City of Thunder Bay has announced the beginning of a Corrosion Control Pilot Study in the Hodder Pressure Zone starting in December 2015. This…
Will Big Data Save Our Water Resources?
Whether you consider it a buzzword or a panacea for the world’s problems, big data is a hot topic lately. Simply put, big data analytics…