Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Commissioning underway for Comox Valley Water Treatment Project
Construction of the new Comox Valley Water Treatment Project in British Columbia (B.C.) is near the finish line. On June 23, treated water will begin…
Drinking Water
Water treatment plant internship program supports young Indigenous adults
How a resilient group of young Indigenous water treatment interns became new water treatment plant operators despite 2020 challenges. At the Ontario First Nations Technical…
Funding announced to support Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant
More than $222.83 million in joint funding has been announced to support an infrastructure rejuvenation project at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant in Saskatchewan.…
Significant amount of drinking water being wasted due to leaky pipes: Report
Millions of cubic metres of treated drinking water are being pumped into the ground every year across Ontario municipalities as a result of broken and…
What Risks Do Asbestos Cement Water Pipes Pose to Public Health?
For millions of Canadians, getting a drink of water from the tap or taking a shower doesn’t involve any second-guessing. The assumption is the water…
Preventing Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella was discovered after an outbreak in 1976 among people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion. Those who were affected suffered…
Funding Announced for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in Central Newfoundland
More joint funding has been announced for drinking water and wastewater projects in 21 communities in Central Newfoundland. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital…
May 2021 Progress Update on Access to Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
Indigenous Services Canada has provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of May 17, 2021, 106 long-term…
How Water Movement is Promoting Information Sharing Between Operators
Why do some communities not have access to safe, reliable access to drinking water? Especially in a country like Canada that’s known for having one…
Legislative Gaps Leave Drinking Water Vulnerable to Impacts of Resource Extraction: RDNO
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is calling on the Government of British Columbia to address the gaps in legislation that leave drinking water…
Analysis: The True State of Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations
Indigenous Services Canada has announced it won’t end long-term advisories until 2023 at the earliest. In 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to ending all…
Funding Announced to Safeguard Public Health and Environment in Labrador
More than $1.5 million in joint funding has been announced for four projects to safeguard public health and the environment, and to improve recreation infrastructure,…
Saskatoon Area Receives Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects
More than $102 million in joint funding has been announced for 11 green infrastructure and COVID-19 resilience projects in the Saskatoon area. “Through our collaboration…
RDOS Receives Grant to Improve Source Water Protection
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has received $25,000 in grant funding from the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) for the Water Conservation and Quality…
Collingwood Council Pauses Development with Interim Control By-Law
On April 26, Collingwood Town Council approved a pause in development to address drinking water capacity going forward. An Interim Control By-law (ICBL) is a…
Global Groundwater Wells at Risk of Running Dry: Study
“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.” It’s a silly rhyme, but one that highlights a simple fact: humans…
Residents of Saskatoon to Benefit From Upgrades to Water Infrastructure
Joint funding has been announced by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan for 11 green infrastructure and COVID-19 resilience projects in Saskatoon. “Through our collaboration…
RCCAO Calls for Fund to Improve Critical Water Infrastructure
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) is calling on the federal government to establish a fund to help municipalities fix their leaky…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Terrace Bay and Red Rock Receive Funding for Infrastructure Improvements
Joint funding for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements has been announced for the Townships of Terrace Bay and Red Rock in Ontario. “Long-term investments…