Setting Sail Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow Picture this: the historic city of Halifax, where history, industry, and nature converge, stands on the brink of a…
The future of our communities relies on the commitments we make today. EPCOR’s annual ESG report shares progress on the North American utility’s sustainability journey,…
How CISOs and their peers can better engage with boards to get long-term buy-in for strategic initiatives. Building a safer digital world requires action on…
As the construction industry navigates the complex challenges of growing infrastructure demands and labour shortages, digital transformation is no longer optional – it’s essential. Many…
Wetlands face an ever-increasing threat worldwide, despite their value in providing essential services like carbon storage, water purification, wildlife habitat, and more. Wetlands play a…
In June, Pomerleau, a leader in the Canadian construction industry, released its first Integrated Report. The report is a combination of the company’s Activity report…
Water continues to be a significant issue in Canada. Challenges with water quality, infrastructure, and resources impact many communities across the country on an annual…
The VIQUA Arros™ is the premium residential UV system from VIQUA. It’s been designed for a streamlined installation and delivers optimized performance while minimizing maintenance…
The workers responsible for providing clean water to our communities and homes often work long hours and may work alone. They are exposed to various…
The City of Hamilton in Ontario was the second city in Canada to establish a municipal water system, making it one of the oldest and…
Cowansville in Quebec, located just over 30 kilometres north of the United States border, isn’t lacking for charm. The rural town of 15,000 residents pays…
There was something missing in the unmistakable signs of autumn as the sun beat down last October. The sweet scent of leaves decomposing on the…
In Canada we’re surrounded by water, which makes it feel like water is free. But the reality is the water we use–taps to toilets to…
The cost of land in Canada’s major cities and their surrounding areas is skyrocketing. New housing stock are going for astronomical prices and there is…
Watching dirty water get mixed in jars isn’t usually what comes to mind when you think business competition. But it’s hard not to see the…
From doctors to nurses to grocery clerks, communities found a new level of appreciation and respect for essential workers during the pandemic. Unfortunately, not all…
In recent issues, Water Canada has outlined many of the challenges operators face keeping systems up and running, often under difficult conditions and for pay…
Climate change-exacerbated landscape disturbances and pressures are increasingly challenging the water industry globally. Not only do floods, droughts, and wildfires threaten water supply and stormwater…
Sixteen Canadian water utilities came together in the Fall of 2022 to reflect on shared water utility trends. During the conversation hosted by Canadian Water…
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made compounds that are used as surfactants, lubricants, repellents (for dirt, water, and grease) and can…
Hamilton is an old city with old city problems. The second city in Canada to create its own water system, Hamilton relied on lead water…
In January of 2022, the government of British Columbia issued a discussion paper seeking the public’s input on a proposed Watershed Security Strategy and Fund,…
Inflow and infiltration (I&I) happens when groundwater, stormwater or snowmelt enter the sanitary sewage system through sump pumps, downspouts, foundation drains and/or holes and cracks…
As 2022 draws to a close, we’re looking back at the topics that piqued our interest, that got us talking, and had us asking for…