Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Alberta Announces New Flood-Mapping Standards, Rules
Alberta has identified areas at high-risk of future flooding, and will use the information to shape future development in the province. Areas at high risk…
B.C. Could Be a Global Leader in Freshwater Protection: Report
A new report published by the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia and the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance at the University of Victoria says…
Interview: Joel Wood on the State of Canada’s Water Quality
The Fraser Institute has released a new, independent report on the state of Canada’s freshwater resources. Canadian Environmental Indicators: Water takes a look at how…
Squamish Institutes Summer Water-Use Bylaws
Squamish, British Columbia has instituted strict outdoor water use bylaws in an effort to curb use during the summer months. Increased water use results in…
Environment Canada, WSA Come to Agreement on Flooding Issue
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, Environment Canada, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have come to an agreement concerning future flooding issues that affect…
Coca-Cola and WWF Expand Water Sustainability Partnership
With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, the Coca-Cola Company is looking to substantially enhance its sustainability through a series of ambitious environmental goals.…
Victoria Wastewater Treatment Project Moving Forward
Victoria, British Columbia is progressing with its McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Victoria Harbour Crossing, and Marine Outfall project. Three teams have been shortlisted to…
Toronto Pounded by Record-Setting Rainfall
Toronto is still in recovery mode after being drenched by record-setting rainfalls last Monday evening. The thunderstorm began towards the end of the work day,…
Harper Shuffles Cabinet; Names New Environment Minister
Prime Minister Stephen Harper updated his cabinet today, announcing the changes on his Twitter feed. There have been some significant shifts in several ministries under…
The Toilet Toll
If you work in a wastewater treatment facility, you know better than to flush a toilet containing anything that isn’t water, human waste, or toilet…
Manitoba Highway Work Includes Sophisticated Flood Protection System
After years of work, the Brandon eastern access route is complete, allowing smoother and more efficient access to Brandon, Manitoba for commercial and personal vehicles.…
Okanagan Falls Opens New Wastewater Treatment Plant
British Columbia’s Okanagan Falls granted tours of its new $11.7-million wastewater treatment plant to residents and government officials this week to celebrate the grand opening…
Vancouver’s Drinking Water Quality Meets All Provincial and National Requirements
Metro Vancouver has released its Quality Control Annual Report for 2012, and the region’s tap water has met all provincial and national quality guidelines. “The…
Enthusiasm for Charlottetown’s Water Efficiency Policy
The City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island continues to tout its comprehensive water conservation policy, issuing a press release on the subject on July 2.…
Forcemains in Quick Time
Under Places to Grow, Ontario’s growth management plan, the small south-central Town of Georgina is expected to add 45,000 people to its current population of…
BluMetric Opens Barrie, ON Office
International water and wastewater treatment company BluMetric has opened up shop in Barrie, Ontario, from where it will serve the City of Barrie and Simcoe…
West Central Saskatchewan Gets Water System Upgrade
Saskatchewan has announced the opening of another water supply system. Just days after the Town of Cupar opened the door to its new water treatment…
Feds Announce Funding for Water Quality Project in Niverville, MB
The Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, a federal organization supporting community action in improving water quality, has contributed more than $150,000 for a new environmental…
Duffin Creek Phase 3 Expansion Complete
Phase 3 of the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant expansion in Pickering, Ontario is now complete. The plant receives and treats 90 per cent…
Saskatchewan Town Opens New Water Treatment Plant
The Town of Cupar, Saskatchewan, has opened the doors of a new water treatment plant, with the help of funding efforts from all three levels…
The Silver Screen
Not much is known about the health impacts of silver nanoparticles. Often employed for its antibacterial properties, nanosilver fights potentially harmful bacteria in consumer products…
Interview: Linda Sheehan on the Rights of Waterways
For its fifth and final Creating a Blue Dialogue webinar of the 2012-2013 season, the POLIS Water Sustainability Project focuses on the legal rights of…
Interview: Henry J. Vaux, Jr. on Protecting the Mackenzie River Basin
“The Mackenzie River Basin is one of the world’s few that remains relatively unspoiled,” says Henry J. Vaux, Jr., professor emeritus of resource economics at…
Interview: Joppe Cramwinckel on Global Business Facing Water Risk
Increasing global demand and the impacts of climate change are placing unprecedented strain on freshwater resources. In order to ensure a viable business future, companies…