Friday, June 6, 2025
LuminUltra launches BugCount® Guardian
Fredericton, NB – The Industry has an effective new tool in its fight against the challenges posed by microbiological activity. LuminUltra, a global leader in…
Funding for flood prevention in Amherst, NS
The Town of Amherst will upgrade its infrastructure to help protect against climate-related flooding. The Province of Nova Scotia recently announced $349,300 in funding for…
Celebrating the next generation of Indigenous water treatment plant operators
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Graduation often marks the end of a journey. For the Indigenous youth and community members who recently completed a training…
Government of Canada calls for proposals to advance flood mapping science and climate adaptation projects
Canadians across the country are already facing the consequences of climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe weather. Climate-related natural disasters, including flooding,…
Canada and Nova Scotia and the West Hants Regional Municipality invest in water infrastructure in Windsor
Windsor, NS – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, and His Worship Abraham Zebian,…
Canada and Quebec invest in flood protection installation in Coaticook
Coaticook, QC – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Geneviève Hébert, member for Saint-François and Assistant Government Whip on behalf of François…
Canada and Saskatchewan invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades
Loreburn, SK – The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and the Honourable Laura Ross, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Parks, Culture and…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and its partners confirm the arrival of Zebra Mussels in New Brunswick
Moncton, NB – Since last summer’s detection of Zebra Mussels in Lake Temiscouata, Quebec, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and its provincial, municipal, non-governmental and…
Huron Clean Water Project is accepting funding applications
Huron County, ON – The Huron Clean Water Project is a fund that supports water quality projects in Huron County. There is a total of $500,000 in available funds…
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George receives $1-million for hazard study
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is about to undertake a hazard assessment in the region. According to the District, the million-dollar study will happen…
New project in Saskatoon’s Churchill Park will significantly reduce neighbourhood flooding
Devastating floods are less of a concern for dozens of property owners in the Adelaide/Churchill Park neighbourhood, thanks to a new project in the north…
Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. awarded stage 3 contract for Randle Reef Remediation Project
Hamilton, ON – Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. (Milestone), in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation, has been awarded a $29.2-million contract for…
Lethbridge, AB begins mitigation of aquatic invasive species in lakes and storm ponds
The City of Lethbridge has begun the process of removing goldfish and koi out of Chinook Lake and Elma Groves storm pond. Goldfish and koi…
Study: Permafrost melting and landscape change in the Canadian High Arctic
Accelerating global warming may be driving permafrost melting and profound environmental change in the Canadian High Arctic, suggests a paper based on fieldwork data from the…
Polar Knowledge Canada provides $1.7 M toward Yukon climate change impacts and adaptation strategies
Cambridge Bay, NU – As this year’s wildfire season has shown us, Northern and Indigenous communities are already feeling the devastating effects of climate change,…
Nova Scotia announces Archibald Lake Wilderness Area
A new provincial wilderness area in Guysborough County will protect old-growth forest and animal and fish habitat. Archibald Lake Wilderness Area covers 684 hectares and…
BQE Water signs contract with Yukon Government
Vancouver, BC –BQE Water Inc. has entered into a contract with the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources of the Yukon Government to provide expertise…
22 Acres of riparian lands donated to Fort Erie
Fort Erie, ON – Mayor Redekop and Fort Erie Council announced that Fred Costabile of 5001997 Ontario Inc. has donated 22 acres of riparian lands…
Stantec chosen to design next phase of Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Program
Toronto – The City of Toronto has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to provide engineering services for Phase 5 of…
Important wetlands and forests in Essex County, ON now protected
More than 25 years ago, Orfeo Lucchese purchased a rural farm and woodlot property in Essex County, near Harrow, Ontario. With great effort and insightful…
Nova Scotia seeks input on Protected Areas Strategy
Nova Scotians are invited to help shape the approach for protecting 20 per cent of the province’s land and water by 2030. An online public…
Prince Rupert council approves borrowing for infrastructure replacement
Prince Rupert, B.C. – Prince Rupert is edging closer to having the funds needed for an ambitious plan to replace the most critical 26 km…
WSA launching infrastructure crossing replacement program
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is launching a new $500,000 cost-sharing pilot program that will assist rural municipalities (RMs) and irrigation districts with the cost…
Saskatchewan communities can now apply for Flood Damage Reduction Program
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is offering a cost-sharing rebate to help communities implement proactive flood damage prevention and reduction measures. The Flood Damage Reduction…