Friday, July 4, 2025
ReNew Canada Announces New Editor, John Tenpenny
John Tenpenny is joining ReNew Canada, Water Canada’s sister publication, as its editor. Tenpenny will be responsible for managing all editorial content for the print…
Infrastructure
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…
Water Security Agency Budget Invests in Protecting and Building Infrastructure
Fred Bradshaw, the minister responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan, announced a series of targeted investments designed to continue WSA’s commitment toward…
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.…
Woolwich, Ontario Receives Funding for Rehabilitating Stormwater Infrastructure
Joint funding has been announced for the rehabilitation of the Weigel Stormwater Management Drain in Woolwich, Ontario. “Investments in […] stormwater infrastructure are essential in…
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…
Belleville, Ontario Receives Funding for Stormwater Pumping Station
Funding has been announced for improvements to Belleville’s Cannifton Stormwater Pumping Station. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital to building healthy and resilient communities,”…
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…
Upgrades Announced for Combined Sewer System in Uptown Saint John’s
Funding for important upgrades to Uptown Saint John’s combined sewer systems has been announced. “Improving Uptown Saint John’s water infrastructure is key to its future…
Construction Industry Action to Build Safe and Inclusive Workplaces
Developers, contractors, unions, associations, and workers involved in the construction of large and critical infrastructure projects are uniting in a growing coalition to support the…
Hawkesbury, Ontario Receives Funding for Water Infrastructure
Funding is being provided to Hawkesbury, Ontario for improvements to its water treatment plant. “Long-term investments in infrastructure are key to building healthy and resilient…
Moncton Receives Funding for Water Infrastructure
Funding has been announced for improvements to the potable water system in Moncton, New Brunswick. “The City of Moncton is responsible for New Brunswick’s largest…
Funding Water Infrastructure
All levels of government in Canada have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way, shape, or form since March 2020. This is especially…
West Elgin Receives Funding for Wastewater Infrastructure
Funding for improvements to the Rodney Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Municipality of West Elgin has been announced by the governments of Ontario and Canada.…
Township of Emo, Ontario Receives Funding for Water Infrastructure
The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced joint funding for improvements to potable water infrastructure in the Township of Emo, Ontario. “Long-term investments in…
Tamara Vrooman Appointed as Chairperson of Canada Infrastructure Bank
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna has announced the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, effective January 27, 2021. “Tamara…
St-Eugène, Ontario Receives Funding for Stormwater System
Funding has been announced for improvements to the stormwater system in the Village of St-Eugène, Ontario. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital to building…
Manitoba Provides Update on Rivers and Lakes Basin Conditions
The Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre’s mid-January basin conditions assessment indicates drier than normal conditions for much of the southern and central Manitoba basins. The Red,…
Latchford Receives Funding to Upgrade Water Pollution Control Plant
Funding has been announced for upgrades to a water pollution control plant in Latchford, Ontario. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital to building resilient…
Memramcook, N.B. Receives Funding to Expand Water System
Funding has been announced to expand the water system in the Village of Memramcook, New Brunswick. “Rural communities are an integral part of our country,…
Tracking Water Assets
To meet their mandates, water utilities must not only know where their assets are and how they relate to each other, but also how they…
Communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Receive Infrastructure Funding
More than $15.2 million in joint funding has been announced for 26 projects to safeguard public health and the environment in communities in Eastern Newfoundland…
Joint Funding Announced for 13 Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador
More than $9.5 million in joint funding has been announced for 13 projects to improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Western Newfoundland and Labrador.…