Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Beaver Lake water tower replacement project completed
The District of Lake Country (B.C.) celebrated the completion of the Beaver Lake Intake Tower Replacement Project, a major investment in local water infrastructure. Beaver…
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Inspired by Beavers, Ducks Unlimited Canada builds organization’s first Beaver Dam Analogue
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is debuting a new approach to wetland restoration with the construction of Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs); structures built from natural organic materials and designed to mimic the form and…
Metro Vancouver set to revert to Stage 2 water restrictions
Metro Vancouver announced that the First Narrows Crossing, a critical piece of infrastructure that takes drinking water from the North Shore to Vancouver, is back…
Independent review team confirmed for North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
The Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board has approved a proposal for the independent review of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. The review…
Building Canada strong by investing in sewer infrastructure in the District of Saanich
The federal government announced it is investing more than $1.2 million in the Brett Sewer Lift Station and Forcemain upgrade project in the District of…
B.C. supports projects to reduce flood threat in Vernon, Penticton, Lumby
The Province of B.C., along with local governments are ensuring people in Vernon, Penticton and Lumby will be better protected from the effects of floods…
Squamish Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion complete
The District of Squamish marked the completion of $12.8 million in critical upgrades on the Squamish Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The major upgrades will increase…
Surrey, B.C. awards $11.6 million contract for new water mains
Surrey, B.C.’s city council has approved a $11.6-million contract to B&B Heavy Civil Construction Ltd. to install new water mains and upgrade 24 Ave in…
Metro Vancouver implements Stage 2 water restrictions
Metro Vancouver will implement Stage 2 water restrictions prohibiting all lawn watering starting May 1. The reasons cited for the restrictions include a low snowpack,…
Ducks Unlimited, UBC collaborate on sediment wetland initiative
Ducks Unlimited and the University of British Columbia recently launched an initiative to use sediment to rebuild eroding wetlands and enhance flood protection. The Sustainable Ecosystem…
Lake Country moves to Phase 3 of Beaver Lake Chain planning
The District of Lake Country, B.C. is set to start work on Phase 3 of the Beaver Lake Chain and Vernon Creek water management plan…
Watershed Security Fund announces $6 million funding for watershed projects across B.C.
The Watershed Security Fund, a partnership between the First Nations Water Caucus (FNWC), the First Nations Fisheries Council (FNFC), and the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) has announced…
Metro Vancouver adopts new drinking water management plan
Metro Vancouver has adopted an updated Drinking Water Management Plan with an increased focus on water conservation. The plan outlines a regional target to keep…
Metro Vancouver completes Fleetwood Reservoir work
Metro Vancouver announced April 10 it has finished work on the Fleetwood Reservoir, a key component of the City of Surrey, B.C.’s drinking water infrastructure.…
Port Alberni makes major water infrastructure investment
Port Alberni, B.C. is ready to begin construction of a substantiial upgrade of the city’s drinking water infrastructure. Rolling out in four phases over the…
Cumberland wastewater upgrades hit milestone
The Village of Cumberland in British Columbia has completed a critical upgrade to their wastewater system. Upgrades include improvements to the current lagoon system including…
Quamichan Lake water quality tests begin
Installation of scientific test equipment has begun in Quamichan Lake located in North Cowichan, B.C. in order to assess potential solutions to ongoing cyanobacteria blooms.…
B.C. invests in new Haida Gwaii subsea fibre-optic link
The government of British Columbia is investing up to $24 million in a new subsea fibre-optic project to bring improved connectivity to the Haida Gwaii…
Mosaic launches pilot combining watershed stewardship with forest management
Mosaic Forest Management announced Feb. 25 it is launching a multi-year pilot in the Koksilah watershed on Vancouver Island which integrates watershed services, carbon programs,…
West Bamfield submarine watermain completed
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) announced March 6 that its $1.2 million submarine line replacement project is now complete. The new main replaces the previous…
Vancouver Park Board takes next step to reconnect Lost Lagoon
The Vancouver Park Board has endorsed future exploratory work to reconnect Lost Lagoon at Stanley Park in Vancouver with Coal Harbour and Second Beach in…
North Vancouver mayors raise alarm about North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant costs
The mayors of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver have issued a joint statement voicing their concerns about continued delays in construction of…
UBC study warns of lingering wildfire risk for drinking water
A University of British Columbia (UBC) led global review found that water-quality impacts can emerge months or years after wildfires. Researchers analyzed 23 studies across…
CALIBRATED Lands in Vancouver: Redefining Leadership for Women in High-Stakes Industries
Vancouver, BC — A new leadership experience designed for women operating in high-stakes, industrial environments will launch this spring in Vancouver. CALIBRATED: A Leadership Experience…