Friday, March 20, 2026
WWII-Era Water Infrastructure to Be Upgraded in P.E.I.
The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) will allow an upgrade to water infrastructure at Prince Edward Island’s aerospace and manufacturing business park. A growing…
Atlantic Canada
Landfill Upgrades to Prevent Water Contamination in New Brunswick
Canada and New Brunswick have announced a $4.5 million investment in landfill upgrades to prevent contaminated water from entering natural waterways. Karen Ludwig, Member of…
Biofilter Upgrades Coming to Lunenburg, N.S. Wastewater Treatment
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia has announced details of its wastewater treatment plant upgrade that will be support by federal and provincial funding. Bernadette Jordan, Member of…
Charlottetown to Assist Low-Income Residents with Water Conservation
The City of Charlottetown and PEI are collaborating on the delivery of sustainability programs to assist low-income residents with water conservation and energy savings programs.…
P.E.I. Seeks Feedback on Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Prince Edward Island is seeking feedback on its provincial climate change adaptation strategy. The University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab created the Prince…
Souris, P.E.I. Upgrades Water Infrastructure for the First Time since ’61
The last time Souris upgraded its water and sewer lines, Swiss Family Robinson was playing in theatres, Bobby Lewis’s “Tossin’ and Turnin’” was the number…
Nunatsiavut: Muskrat Falls Failing to Curb Methylmercury Accumulation
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe has released a statement declaring that he’s disappointed that a key commitment to help mitigate downstream methylmercury impacts from the Muskrat…
Tignish, P.E.I. Receives CWWF Funds for Wastewater Upgrades
For the community of Tignish, Prince Edward Island an investment in better wastewater processing is a big step toward environmental sustainability and a success story…
Chiefs Express Concern Over Water Quality at Potlotek First Nation
Chiefs in Atlantic Canada are expressing frustration and concern over Canada’s lack of action to address hazardous water quality in Potlotek First Nation. It’s been…
Nfld. & Labrador Approve 7 Million-Tonne In-Pit Tailings Storage
Last week, Anaconda Mining Inc. received approval from the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources to amend the Pine Cove Property Development Plan and Rehabilitation and…
Nfld. and Labrador Announces Funding for Wastewater, Water Systems
Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, has announced $38.8 million for projects that will support improvements in municipal wastewater and water systems. The money…
DFO to Test Algae Detecting Submersible Microscope
Through the Build in Canada Innovation Program, the Government of Canada is investing in a Canadian made submersible microscope to monitor algae outbreaks. The investment is part of the…
N.B. Continues to Improve Water Quality & Infrastructure
On Friday, New Brunswick provided details on water quality related projects, including infrastructure upgrades and wetland assessments. After preliminary work, two projects upgrading wastewater infrastructure…
Island Water Tech. Approved to Address Florida Failing Septics
The State of Florida has a major wastewater issue that is being made significantly worse by the presence of thousands of failing septic systems. This…
N.B. & N.L. Put Federal Gas Tax Fund to Water Projects
New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador will direct money from the federal Gas Tax Fund transfer to fund new water projects. In July, the Government…
N.L. Announces Appointee to Investigate Mud Lake Flooding
In May, flooding of the Churchill River at Mud Lake, Newfoundland & Labrador, caused the community to evacuate the area and extensive damage to property.…
New Brunswick to Survey Parlee Beach Wetlands, Protect Water Quality
A ground survey to delineate wetlands in the area surrounding Parlee Beach begins this week. The project is part of the government’s effort to improve…
Nearly $30M in Funding for PEI Water Systems
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island have announced nearly $30 million in funding for 26 water and wastewater projects throughout the province. Lawrence…
$20M from Feds to PEI for Stormwater Infrastructure
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island will invest in local water infrastructure to provide modern services for stormwater and drinking water. These investments…
$14M for Prince Edward Island Wastewater Projects
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island have announced more than $14 million for wastewater projects in the province. H. Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of…
N.B., Feds Commit $3M for Water Infrastructure, Conservation
The Government of New Brunswick, with the federal government, will invest up to $3 million in strategic infrastructure and studies to support water quality improvements…
Charlottetown, Water Conservation Program for Low Income Residents
The City of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility Department is exploring the possibility of offering a Low Income Financial and Technical (LIFT) program for low…
New Brunswick Commits $8.4M to Water, Climate Change
The Government of New Brunswick has announced that the Environmental Trust Fund will invest $8.4 million in environmental projects for the 2017–18 fiscal year. A…
Island Water Technologies to Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Award
Island Water Technologies (IWT), a manufacturer of solar-powered wastewater treatment solutions, will receive an Award for Engineering Achievement from the Office of Lieutenant Governor –…