Tuesday, January 20, 2026
City of Selkirk, Manitoba Invests in Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The City of Selkirk in Manitoba will be spending a total of $3 million in 2020 on nine infrastructure projects that have been identified through…
Infrastructure
What is Needed to Remove Lead from Drinking Water in Canada?
What’s holding us back from replacing lead pipes in Canada? What are some tools that can be used to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of…
Second Crew Isolates at Water Treatment Facility in Brandon, Man.
To ensure that a safe supply of potable water remains available for residents, institutions, and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Brandon made…
Selkirk Receives Funding from Manitoba Government to Support Flood Preparedness
The City of Selkirk received just shy of $150,000 through the Province of Manitoba’s 2020 Flood Preparedness Program to purchase equipment that will protect the city during…
Red River Reaches Peak Flows in Manitoba
The Red River crest arrived in southern Manitoba at its lower predicted range, according to an announcement by Infrastructure Minster Ron Schuler. “This is good…
Manitoba Advises Red River Floodway to be Activated
A high water warning for the Red River south of Winnipeg has been issued by the Manitoba government. The Government of Manitoba is preparing to…
Vaughan, Ont. Cancels 2020 Water and Wastewater Rate Increases
Vaughan City Council has voted to cancel its planned 2020 water and wastewater rate increases. “The City of Vaughan is committed to protecting the health…
Durham Region Reminds Residents to Think Before They Flush
The Region of Durham’s Works Department is urging residents to only flush the three Ps—poo, pee, and toilet paper. “We are noticing an increase in…
Manitoba Releases Second Spring Thaw Outlook for 2020
The Manitoba government is continuing to monitor the Red River Valley in anticipation of potential high-water situations, said Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler when he released…
Brandon, Manitoba Activates Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Water Treatment Facility
The Brandon Emergency Response Control Group has made a decision to activate its pandemic preparedness plan at its municipal water treatment facility. According to the…
Manitoba Announces Major Investments in Spring Flood Protection
The Manitoba government will be investing nearly $8 million to help more than 80 municipalities enhance spring flood preparations and protection.“Manitobans always rally together in…
A Moment to Give Thanks
It has been a difficult few weeks. Some have lost their job, some have watched loved ones fight a disease that they can’t understand, and…
Flushable Wipes Shouldn’t be Flushed Down the Toilet: RDOS
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is asking the public to not flush ‘flushable’ wipes down the toilet. Recently, the public’s rapid response to COVID-19…
Manitoba Outlet Channels Project Reaches Milestone
Minister of Infrastructure Ron Schuler has announced that the Lake Manitoba Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project has advanced to the next phase of the…
Spruce Grove, Alta. Proposes Utility Fee to Fund Stormwater Management
The City of Spruce Grove, based in Alberta, is proposing a utility fee to fund the management of its stormwater infrastructure. This will help ensure…
Durham Region Approves Project to Upgrade Pollution Control Plant
A project to upgrade the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant in Durham Region has been approved by Regional Council. By increasing the capacity of the…
Natural Assets Help Communities Better Manage Flood Risk: Report
The latest research from the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) found that natural assets like wetlands, forests, and ponds help communities in Canada better manage…
Manitoba Infrastructure Urges Manitobans to Take Precautions on Waterways
Manitoba Infrastructure is urging people to be careful while venturing onto all rivers and streams in the province at this time of year. This is…
Flood Mitigation and Erosion Control Underway Along Toronto Waterfront
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), in partnership with the City of Toronto, will be undertaking flood and erosion control work at several waterfront…
Manitoba Issues Statement on Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Construction
Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke and Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler have issued a statement on the construction of the Lake Manitoba and Lake…
Lac Seul First Nation Celebrates End of 17-Year Drinking Water Advisory
A new water treatment plant has ended a 17-year drinking water advisory in Lac Seul First Nation. Chief Derek Maud, the community of Lac Seul…
Manitoba Launches Flood Protection Program for Municipalities
The Manitoba government has launched a flood protection program to help municipalities prepare for spring flooding, according to an announcement made by Municipal Relations Minister…
New Requirements for Drinking Water Treatment Units Seeking Lead Reduction Certification
A joint committee, which governs the NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 58 standards for drinking water treatment units, recently lowered the maximum acceptable concentration of lead…
West Kelowna Invites Bidders for Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant
The City of West Kelowna has issued civil works tender documents for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. “Providing clean, safe and reliable drinking water…