As floods and fire continue to batter the built environment, one climate resilience expert is stressing the importance of shifting from reactive responses to proactive…
The province of New Brunswick has released it first climate change risk assessment with an emphasis on forward planning. The report assesses the province’s challenges…
The Province of Nova Scotia announced Feb 13. it will fund initial steps towards improving coastal infrastructure in Halls Harbour, NS. Provincial minister of finance…
Researchers at Concordia University announced they have developed a new method of measuring the amount of usable water stored in snowpacks. The technique, known as…
A new study from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina maintains draining Prairie wetlands is adding to Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. The…
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) issued a position statement on Dec. 11 urging an engineering-led approach to improving Ontario water infrastructure. “OSPE urges…
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…
A new McGill University-led study warns that more than 100 million buildings across the Global South could face regular flooding from sea level rise if…
In the face of unprecedented changes, Canadian water utilities are challenged to plan effectively for an inherently unpredictable future. Canadian Water Network (CWN) is leading a national…
As climate change intensifies, Canada is experiencing an increase in extreme weather events, with flooding becoming a prominent and destructive consequence. Recent heavy rains in…
The Manitoba government has announced the establishment of formal nutrient targets aimed at safeguarding the province’s lakes and rivers, marking a significant milestone in water…
Canada has to replace, refurbish or build a sizable proportion of its vital municipal environmental infrastructure to accommodate demands for new housing and meet its…
REGINA/MOOSE JAW, SASK – – The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC) along with the Cities of Regina and Moose Jaw, today unveiled a $4…
GRINDROD, BC – The Grindrod Water Treatment Plant will see installation of a standby power generator to allow systems to operate during a power outage,…
Vernon, BC — Two communities in the Okanagan will take steps to protect themselves from flooding caused by climate change through an investment of more than $9.1 million from…
Major expansion of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s capacity to predict and alert Canadians about coastal flooding GATINEAU, QC – Coastal flooding is a regular occurrence along Canada’s marine coasts and…
LETHBRIDGE, Alta – The City of Lethbridge is leading by example in water conservation efforts. The Water Conservation Plan and Strategy targets a decrease in overall…
EDMONTON, AB – Alberta’s new 2024 Drought Response Plan will help guide the province through any and all drought conditions. This is a plan covering…
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has awarded $350,000 to 14 projects through its annual Water Conservation and Quality…
Windsor, Ont. – Participating in a new nationwide scientific freshwater observatory will help to secure the University of Windsor as a leader in freshwater research,…
Lethbridge, Alta. – Alberta’s government is partnering with the University of Lethbridge to study water storage, endangered species and other issues impacting Southern Alberta. Alberta…
OTTAWA, ONT. – The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a permanent, expanded Rain Ready Ottawa (link is external) program to help residents manage rainfall…
Reducing the impacts of climate change requires a collective action plan. To inspire change on its worksites and within the industry, Pomerleau created the Heat…
Using drones, satellites and artificial intelligence, researchers will help build greener wastewater systems By Jess Leach, TMU Civil engineering professor Elsayed Elbeshbishy is leading a…