Tuesday, July 8, 2025
B.C. supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing
DUNCAN, BC – B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues…
British Columbia
Fraser River communities receive $10M for flood mitigation projects
CHILLIWACK, BC – In a significant move to enhance community resilience and safeguard against the impacts of severe weather events, $10 million is being put…
Prince Rupert to upgrade aging water infrastructure
VICTORIA, BC – The port city of Prince Rupert is getting critical upgrades to its aging water distribution system and sewer line after a federal investment of $77.2…
Oak Bay sewer infrastructure receives $8.8M investment from government
OAK BAY, BC – Stormwater and wastewater infrastructure in Oak Bay will undergo significant upgrades thanks to a combined investment of more than $8.8 million from the federal and…
Improvements to Abbotsford pump station builds flood resilience, increases safety
Abbotsford, BC – To help protect people, communities and farmland in the Fraser Valley’s Sumas Prairie from future flood events, the Barrowtown Pump Station in…
Hudson’s Hope continues with water uncertainty
Hudson’s Hope, B.C. – As the District of Hudson’s Hope (District) prepares for 2024 budget discussions, the District is providing an update on the operations…
Federal government invests in coastal protection project in Lax Kw’alaams
LAX KW’ALAAMS, BC – Measures are being put in place to stabilize the shoreline in Lax Kw’alaams after an investment of more than $5 million from the…
CVRD proposes to purchase Shawnigan Village waterworks utility system
DUNCAN, BC – The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is considering the acquisition of the Shawnigan Village Waterworks private water system from Lidstech Holdings Ltd.,…
Okanagan Falls Wetland is Leading the Way in Environmental Sustainability
Okanagan Falls, BC – An Okanagan Falls wetland is leading the way in environmental sustainability and community well-being. Located next to the Okanagan Falls Wastewater…
Project to Protect Riparian Habitat in French Creek Receives Grant Funding
Parksville, B.C. – The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pleased to work in partnership with the Friends of French Creek Conservation Society (FFCCS) on…
Report Suggests Troubled Waters Ahead for CRD Water Management Plan
Victoria, BC – A consulting engineer’s report is warning that the Capital Regional District’s $2-billion water management plan will likely cost much more than anticipated,…
Metro Vancouver celebrates 100 years of providing drinking water to the region
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Greater Vancouver Water District, which has, through the collaboration of its members, consistently provided high-quality drinking water…
SWC announces more funding for water quality protection
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has allocated more funding to its Water Quality Grant Program to help farms and landowners protect and improve water quality.…
Federal and provincial investments in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in southern B.C.
Greenwood, B.C. — Two communities in southern British Columbia will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure thanks to an investment of…
Coastal First Nations, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds welcome B.C. investment in Great Bear Sea
Vancouver, B.C. – Coastal First Nations, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds are welcoming the provincial government’s announcement of a $60 million investment in support of Indigenous-led marine conservation,…
Federal investment supports water supply system upgrades in Hartley Bay
Hartley Bay, B.C. – The federal government is investing $16 million to support the village of Hartley Bay’s, home of the Gitga’at First Nation, water…
Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater infrastructure improvements in Kimberley
Kimberley, B.C. — The City of Kimberley will build new wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $90.6 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.…
Okanagan Water Board seeks grant applications to address drought & other water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2024.…
Canada and British Columbia invest in Fraser River bank erosion protection
Abbotsford, B.C. — Efforts to reduce the risk of further erosion on the Fraser River bank, and in particular that of the Matsqui Dike, are…
Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work
Canada’s oceans and waterways are home to diverse ecosystems that play an important role in the health of Canadians and the environment. Climate change, pollution,…
Shuswap Watershed Council opens Water Quality Grant Program for applications
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting another round of applications to its Water Quality Grant Program, beginning December 1st. “One of our objectives as…
Canada and British Columbia invest in a wastewater treatment strategy in the Village of Daajing Giids
Daajing Giids, B.C. – Daajing Giids will improve compliance with regulatory wastewater requirements and enhance its capacity to protect fish and shellfish habitat, thanks to…
Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater upgrades for Sea to Sky Country
District of Squamish, B.C. – Communities in Sea to Sky Country will see upgrades and replacements to aging wastewater infrastructure that will accommodate future growth,…
Shuswap watershed groups warn of recent Zebra and Quagga Mussel discoveries
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) are raising the alarm about recent discoveries of invasive Zebra and Quagga…