Wednesday, March 25, 2026
North Vancouver to build B.C.’s first urban harbour swimming deck
The City of North Vancouver and the national non-profit Swim Drink Fish have unveiled plans for a landmark public swimming structure at Waterfront Park on…
McGill researchers identify bacteria that could signal toxic blue-green algae blooms
Researchers at McGill University have identified bacteria that may provide an early warning of toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. The method could help indicate whether…
Ontario to create new provincial conservation agency to streamline watershed management
The Ontario government plans to introduce new legislation to establish the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (OPCA), a centralized body designed to modernize and streamline the…
Peel Region earns global recognition for water and wastewater innovation
Peel Region has received international recognition for its leadership in sustainable water and wastewater management, earning the Utility of the Future Today award from the Water…
Alberta proposes major update to Water Act to meet rising demand
The Government of Alberta has introduced legislation to update its Water Act, aiming to simplify licensing, improve transparency and support growing demand for water across…
Ontario schools take action to eliminate lead in drinking water
Several schools in southeastern Ontario have taken decisive steps to protect students and staff from lead exposure in drinking water by replacing aging plumbing systems…
Missing “zombie worms” raise concerns about deep-sea ecosystem health, UVic researchers say
The disappearance of a deep-sea species known as the “zombie worm” off British Columbia’s coast could signal wider ecosystem disruption linked to climate change, according…
USask graduate bridges science and community to tackle algal blooms and water security
For University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate Danielle Spence, protecting Canada’s water systems means more than crunching numbers in the lab. It’s about listening—to the data,…
University of Regina researchers receive $8.6M to advance water protection and sustainability
The University of Regina has received $8.6 million in federal funding to strengthen research in water protection and environmental sustainability across the Prairies. The funding…
Kelowna flood protection project honoured for advancing climate-resilient infrastructure
CIMA+ has earned national recognition for its work on the Mill Creek Flood Protection Project in Kelowna, taking home an Award of Excellence at the…
Construction begins on North Calgary Water Servicing project
Construction is set to begin on the North Calgary Water Servicing project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to deliver clean, safe and reliable drinking water…
Canada Water Agency funds new projects to protect Lake Winnipeg
The Canada Water Agency is investing $1.6 million in 10 new projects aimed at protecting and restoring Lake Winnipeg, one of Canada’s most economically and…
First graduates of Environmental Water Internship strengthen Indigenous water stewardship
The first cohort of the Environmental Water Internship, an initiative designed to build Indigenous capacity in water and resource management, has officially graduated. Launched in…
Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project completed in Fairmont Hot Springs
Fairmont Hot Springs is now better protected from debris flows following the completion of the Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project, a major infrastructure…
Toronto proposes enhanced subsidies to help homeowners prevent basement flooding
The City of Toronto is proposing major updates to its Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (BFPSP) to help residents better protect their homes from flooding…
Waterloo researcher helps pave the way for heavy water recycling
A new research collaboration at the University of Waterloo is advancing sustainable water use. Fifth-year chemistry student Allysa Greidanus is working with Dr. Graham Murphy’s…
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in water and wastewater infrastructure in Cape Breton
The federal and provincial governments are partnering with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to improve critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that will support new…
Canada and New Brunswick invest in water infrastructure to enable new housing in Tracadie
The federal and provincial governments are investing in new water infrastructure in the Regional Municipality of Tracadie to help unlock new housing development and support…
Tunnelling complete for Metro Vancouver’s Annacis Water Supply Tunnel
Metro Vancouver has finished the tunnelling phase of the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel, a major infrastructure project designed to increase capacity for delivering high-quality drinking…
Global report highlights pathways to advance water reuse worldwide
A new international white paper released Tuesday, October 14 by the WateReuse Association and the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) calls for stronger global…
Kemira Water Index 2025 reveals critical gaps in global water resilience and public preparedness
A new international study by Kemira has revealed alarming weaknesses in water resilience and public preparedness across Europe and the United States, as extreme weather…
City of Pembroke opens John Beevis Bulk Water and Septage Receiving Station
The City of Pembroke has officially opened the John Beevis Bulk Water and Septage Receiving Station, a new facility designed to enhance environmental protection and…
Lifewater Canada marks 30 years bringing clean water to millions
Lifewater Canada is celebrating 30 years of providing safe drinking water to communities in Africa and Haiti—a milestone the organization says will see it surpass…
Historic return of sockeye salmon to the Columbia River marks major milestone for Indigenous-led restoration effort
For the first time in more than 80 years, sockeye salmon released as fry in the upper Columbia River have returned as adults, marking a…