Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Waterloo, Ontario Receives Award for Excellence in Asset Management
The Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM) has awarded a Tereo award to the City of Waterloo, Ontario for its excellence in asset management. The City…
Infrastructure
CVRD Marks Major Milestone for its Water Treatment Project
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has successfully acquired all necessary water licenses and land use agreements for its new water project, which sets a…
York Durham Sewage System Receives Federal Funding to Increase Extreme Weather Resilience
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to Canada’s minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for improvements to the York Durham Sewage System. The improvements will increase…
Nibinamik First Nation Receives Federal Funding for WTP Upgrade
Nibinamik First Nation has received funding from the Government of Canada to advance the design and construction of a water treatment plant (WTP) upgrade and…
CRD Awards $17.7 Million Contract to Construct Arbutus Attenuation Tank
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has awarded a $17.7-million contract to NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) to construct the Arbutus Attenuation Tank. As part of the…
Governments of Canada and Ontario Invest in Red Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario marked the start of construction for the new Red Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant on May 10,…
White Rock Pier in B.C. to Receive Grant for Repairs from Provincial Gov’t
A $1-million grant from the Government of British Columbia will help repair waterfront infrastructure from storm damage along the promenade and White Rock pier. “The…
Government of Alberta Appoints Martin Ignasiak to Expedite Construction of Springbank Reservoir
The Government of Alberta is appointing lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities to expedite construction of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. Ignasiak, a partner at the…
City of Orillia Launches New Customer Portal to Manage Water Usage
The City of Orillia has launched a new online customer portal that will make managing water usage as easy as turning on the tap for…
Asset Management, Climate Change, and Municipal Infrastructure
Asset management and climate change are two hot topics currently being discussed in the context of municipal infrastructure, according to Akeel Ali, an asset management…
CRD Awards $15.9-Million Contract for Residual Solids Pump Stations
The Capital Regional District (CRD), based in Victoria, has awarded a $15.9-million contract to Knappett Projects Inc. to construct three pump stations and bridge crossings…
ALUS Receives Donation from Intact for Natural Infrastructure Projects
ALUS Canada has received a donation of $248,850 from the Intact Foundation to support natural infrastructure projects in Calgary, Brandon, and Ottawa. “It is gratifying…
Gov’t of Canada Helps Protect Residents Along Fraser River from Flooding
François-Philippe Champagne, the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for a flood mitigation project in the Fraser Valley. “Our investment in this critical dike…
Government of Canada Helps Protect Richmond, B.C. from Flooding
François-Philippe Champagne, the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for a flood protection project in Richmond, British Columbia. The project involves upgrading approximately 4.3…
Windsor Residents to Benefit from Flood Protection Initiatives
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for flood protection initiatives in Windsor, Ontario. “Taking concrete steps to adapt…
Manitoba Unveils First Projects Under Conservation Trust
The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation has selected the first round of projects approved under the Government of Manitoba’s $102-million Conservation Trust. The announcement was made…
Design Phase Underway for New Water Treatment Plant in Batchewana First Nation
Chief Sayers of Batchewana First Nation and Terry Sheehan, member of parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced that the design phase is underway on a new…
Premier François Legault Marks 75th Anniversary of Hydro-Québec
The premier of Québec, François Legault, and the minister of energy and natural resources, Jonatan Julien, marked the 75th anniversary of Hydro-Québec’s creation on April 14, 2019.…
Winter Storm Causes Over $124 Million in Insured Damage Across Eastern Canada
The winter storm that hit Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in March 2019 caused over $124 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe…
Newfoundland and Labrador Invests $129 Million in Municipal Infrastructure
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committing more than $129 million for municipal infrastructure to build safe and sustainable communities across the province. As…
Ontario Thaw Causes Over $70 Million in Insured Damage
Two severe weather events in Ontario caused over $70 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).* “Severe weather events driven…
New Test Produces Failing Grade for ‘Flushability’ of Single-Use Wipes
The first-ever test of single-use wipes against rigorous criteria for flushability produced failing grade for all 101 products. The findings are summarized in a report,…
Canada Helps Protect Shoreline and Sewer Systems in Hamilton
François-Philippe Champagne, minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for projects that will help protect Hamilton, Ontario from extreme weather events. “This project will protect…
Metro Vancouver Launches Unflushables Campaign
Metro Vancouver launched its third annual Unflushables campaign. The campaign reminds residents not to flush wipes and other items like hair, floss, and tampons down their…