Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Blue Economy: Defining the blue economy
Currently, predominant definitions of the term Blue Economy are synonymous with ocean resources. For example, the World Bank defines the Blue Economy as the “sustainable…
Study on Freshwater in Canada Launched by House of Commons Standing Committee
The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development announced the beginning of a study on freshwater in Canada. In response to a motion of instruction…
WSP Canada Appoints Marie-Claude Dumas as President and CEO
Marie-Claude Dumas has been named president and CEO of WSP in Canada. Since joining WSP in January 2020, Dumas has served as global director of…
Circular Great Lakes Launches to Combat Plastic Pollution
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) announced the creation of Circular Great Lakes, a regional initiative focused initially on keeping valuable plastic materials out of…
Ocean Startup Project Launches Second Ocean Startup Challenge
The Ocean Startup Project has launched its second Ocean Startup Challenge. Up from last year’s $350,000 in prize money, the 2021 edition of the competition…
Water Optimization Report Released by CRD and North Salt Spring Waterworks District
North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) and the Capital Regional District (CRD) have released the Salt Spring Island Water Optimization Report. The Government of BC provided…
Wastewater Professionals Release Specification for Flushability
It’s not flushable just because the salesman says so! This has been our debate with the powerful wipes manufacturing industry for well over a decade…
University of Guelph Researchers Testing Wastewater for COVID-19 Variants
A University of Guelph (U of G) research team monitoring wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 is now searching for variants. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge is working with a team…
Blue Economy: Ensuring prosperity in the Canadian water industry
There are a number of emerging challenges and opportunities in the Canadian water industry. Some communities are dealing with water shortages and boil water advisories.…
Progress Update on Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations Communities
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, has provided an update on the Government of Canada’s commitment to end all long-term drinking water advisories on public…
Study Shows Winter Road Salt Poses Year-Round Threat to Aquatic Life
As spring nears, two University of Toronto researchers have found that the salt spread on roads and sidewalks in the Greater Toronto Area during the wintertime remains…
Ontario Government Makes Changes to Water Taking Program
The Ontario government is making changes to the province’s water taking program. The changes will include new rules that will give municipalities more direct input…
Manitoba Invests in Water and Wastewater Projects Through Manitoba Restart Program
The Manitoba government is investing nearly $50 million in water and wastewater services projects under the Manitoba Restart Program to protect communities and create jobs.…
Access to Water Treatment—Students Reach Beyond the Classroom to Impact Positive Change
Water is essential to all forms of life and for many around the world safe water is not readily accessible or necessarily safe. The reasons…
Government of Canada Invests in Research to Study Contaminants in Aquatic Ecosystems
The Government of Canada is investing in research to better inform the protection of our oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways. Bernadette Jordan—the minister of fisheries,…
Innovating Action on Climate Change and Water Quality through Classical Music
Numbers and data models are commonplace when it comes to the science of climate change, but adding music to the mix could be the secret…
New Research Aims to Improve Water Security & Gender Equity
A multidisciplinary research team from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been awarded $289,000 for a project to develop water security solutions. The water security…
Woolwich, Ontario Receives Funding for Rehabilitating Stormwater Infrastructure
Joint funding has been announced for the rehabilitation of the Weigel Stormwater Management Drain in Woolwich, Ontario. “Investments in […] stormwater infrastructure are essential in…
Funding Announced for Water Infrastructure Improvements in First Nation Communities
Funding has been announced for clean water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements in 37 First Nation communities across Ontario. “Clean drinking water and proper wastewater…
New Research Recommends Systematic Approach to Forest and Water Supply Management
New research from UBC Okanagan suggests a systematic approach to forest and water supply research may yield an improved assessment and understanding of connections between…
Pumped to Clean Up—Pumps a Key Component of Woodward Project
The 45-kilometre long shoreline of Hamilton Harbour on Canada’s Lake Ontario has been at the heart of its surrounding communities for many centuries. Once a…
Living Lakes Canada Launches Columbia Basin Water Hub
Living Lakes Canada has officially announced the launch of the Columbia Basin Water Hub. The Columbia Basin Water Hub is an initiative that was started by…
UN-Water Launches Report on ‘Valuing Water’
The inability to recognize the value of water is the main cause of water waste and misuse, according to the United Nations World Water Development…
Ontario Investing in New Initiative to Detect COVID-19 in Wastewater
The Ontario government is investing more than $12 million in a new initiative to detect COVID-19 in wastewater. The province is partnering with 13 academic…